Healthy recipes for all times of the day
Healthy eating does not always have to be cumbersome. Some think that healthy recipes are difficult to prepare, while others think that healthy dishes are bland. Here are a few recipes to prove both these statements wrong. These recipes are all easy to make and quite delicious. So, even the fussy eaters would be willing to give them a try. Check out these easy recipes that are good for human health.
Time-saving breakfast – overnight oats
This versatile recipe involves soaking oats overnight and then adding toppings of your choice. For a busy weekday morning, this makes a wonderful make-ahead breakfast option. Add some oats with a dash of yogurt or milk into a glass jar. The next morning, add some chopped nuts and freshly cut fruits as toppings. This makes a filling breakfast that is also super-yummy. Add a little honey if you want an extra bit of sweetness.
Grab and go snack – apple peanut butter sandwich
Cut out thin apple slices and spread a little peanut butter on them. Combine two or more slices to make a quick and healthy sandwich. This sandwich makes for a delicious option as a sudden mid-morning hunger pang quencher. Both these ingredients are safe for pets and so you can even make this as pet food and your morning snack in one go.
Filling breakfast – avocado toast
If a breakfast that reduces your mid-morning hunger pangs is what you need, an avocado toast with eggs makes a great choice. Scoop and mash an avocado to make a smooth spread. Now spread this on a slice of toast. Adding boiled eggs to your sandwich will make it more filling. Avocado toast is also good for your heart health.
Healthy salad for lunch – tomato basil salad
You need just three ingredients to prepare a lunch salad that looks colorful and tastes delicious. All you need are some cherry tomatoes, basil leaves and boiled chickpeas. Toss these ingredients into a mixing bowl and add a dash of salad dressing of your choice or just squeeze in some lime juice. This lunch salad would be a riot of flavors and textures.
Green breakfast smoothie – Kale and tropical fruits
Add some kale, chopped or frozen bananas, pineapples and mangoes along with some chia seeds and almond milk into your blender jar. Blend these ingredients into a smooth mixture. This would be a delicious breakfast smoothie as well as a good option if you are trying to lose body mass.
Kid-friendly snack recipe – chia seed pudding
Soaked chia seeds make an excellent base for tasty pudding recipes. Soak chia seeds in milk, almond milk, or any other liquid of your choice for at least an hour. To this mix, add some chopped nuts and berries. Naturally sweet fruits make excellent ingredients for this pudding.
Summer ready salad – watermelon cucumber salad
Toss some chopped watermelon, cucumbers, avocados, and feta cheese. Red onions can add a distinct flavor to this dish. If you wish to spice things up, you can also add some serrano pepper to it. For flavoring, mint and basil work well with this combination. A dash of lime juice adds a nice finishing touch.
Lazy winter night soup – pumpkin soup
Cook some diced pumpkins until they are soft. Then puree them till the liquid is smooth. To this mix, add some coconut milk and Thai green curry paste for flavor. Your thick and comforting winter soup is ready in minutes. Remember to simmer the soup while stirring continuously to get the perfect consistency.
Whatever be your meal plan is, make sure that your daily nutritional needs are met. Know your food allergies and identify ingredients that you are intolerant to. These measures will help you be able to remain healthy and fit.