Simple Quinoa Recipe
I don’t know what it is about the grain but every time I eat it I seem to feel a little healthier! With all the fiber and protein it’s a balanced meal all on its own. But I like to cook this very simple with …
Month: July 2019
Banana Almond Butter Oatmeal
Sometimes you just want to throw everything you love into one bowl! Here’s how to do it The sweet nutrition way! Banana almond butter oatmeal Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/2 cup quick cook oats 1 teaspoon butter 1/2 banana sliced 2 tablespoons almond butter Cinnamon Directions: …
Grilled Tofu
Tofu is a delicious way to get in your protein without eating meat! But tofu gets a bad rap because it could be very plain. I have just the recipe to make it taste so good you’ll want to eat it not just for dinner but for breakfast and lunch as well!
Ingredients:
One block of tofu, Firm or semi firm
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Directions:
Take a bunch of paper towels and place on top of block of tofu. Put tofu on a plate. Take a heavy pan and put on top of the paper towels that separates the tofu from the pan. Leave the heavy pan on top of the tofu for about 30 minutes. You will see lots of liquid after the 30 minutes discard.
Sliced tofu how you like it I like to Slice it into chunks first vertically and then horizontally and then in half. Placed in a plastic bag or a bowl with this soy sauce and sesame oil. Sometimes I use a little more soy sauce and a little less sesame oil. Let that marinate for about two hours.
Once ready you can see year it on a hot pan such as a cast iron skillet for a few minutes on each side until they brown. Or you can put it on the grill and get grill marks. It’s somewhat hard to over cook tofu and I like it cooked pretty well so you can keep it on the pan up until your desired texture!
Sweet pea nutrition tip:
If you are serving this to kids just adding some salt garlic and onion powder and cooking it with a little bit of butter works great (plus it’s quicker)! But my toddler likes it both ways! I suggest cutting it into strips because toddler seem to love finger foods that they can hold and chew!
Nutrition tip:
Sometimes I make two blocks at a time cook it all up and have it as a snack, throw it into salad’s cold, or it makes a great quick finger food for kids at dinner! This will stay in your refrigerator for about five days cooked.
Almond Lentil Burgers
I made this recipe originally when I didn’t eat meat. I love it because it has a crunch to it! Grilling this makes it taste even more like a burger. One of the best things about this burger is that you can make a bunch …
Pumpkin Pie Shake
This is a great shake because each serving is a full serving of vegetables! I like to feel healthy when I eat shakes and this is a great way to do it. It’s also a wonderful thing for the fall when pumpkin is in season.
Pumpkin shake
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 can of pure pumpkin (Libby’s)
1-2tsp of cinnamon
2 ripe peaches
2, 6oz containers of plain 0% Greek yogurt
1/4 c water
Directions:
Add water first and then all other ingredients. Blend until smooth. Add more water for desired consistency!
Nutrition facts:
Calories: 230
Protein: 21g
Carbs: 38.7g
Fiber: 12g
Nutrition tips:
This is a very high protein and fiber breakfast! Great as a snack as well. To cut the calories you can have a half portion add a little bit of water and ice and it makes a great snack that will keep you full for a few hours!
Sweet pea nutrition: this is a great snack for toddlers! You can put it into a sippy cup and add a little water to make it thinner. If it needs to be a little sweeter for your tot You can add a little bit of brown sugar or a full banana to the mix.
Almond butter
I love almond butter! It’s in a lot of my recipes and a staple in my home. This recipe makes about a 16 ounce mason jar full of almond butter. You can use this for 1 to 2 weeks it will last longer in the …