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5 Healthy Recipes to Beat Your Quarantine Appetite
Thanks to the social media frenzy, the 'quarantine banana bread' has now been brutally beaten up with a bat. Now that we're finally settled into our quarantine routine, it's time to think healthy and hope that one day this summer, we will in fact, have to show off our bods in shorts and tie dye crop tops (so happy that tie dye came back). Although the last thing we should be worrying about right now is our diet, a healthy eating routine is exactly what we may need to beat this quarantine daze. By putting together some 5 easy, healthy recipes, you will no longer feel those cravings mid-day as you're binge-watching Too Hot to Handle. These are guilt-free snacks that you can happily eat through as you're watching Francesca frolic (and blow her money away). Plus, you can pat yourself on the back for the "hard work" preparing them.
Disclaimer: I am in no way a supporter of the fellow Tik-Tokkers who are encouraging unhealthy eating habits during quarantine. Although we should be eating healthy, everyone should indulge every once in a while. Nobody can do quarantine perfectly (especially since this is our first time experiencing it). Don't listen to the Tik Tok influencers who are encouraging that you eat berries in the morning and 5 carrots for a snack.
Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
- Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
- 3/4 tbsp chia seeds
- Preferred sweetener
- Preferred toppings for later ex. raspberries banana blueberries chocolate chips etc.
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My quarantine routine has been simple. I wake up at noon (I'm a senior ok?) and I make myself a bowl of oatmeal. However, now that I've run out of my Quaker instant oats, I've been in the mood for a fun alternative that I can look forward to right when I wake up. If you prepare these right before bed, overnight oats will be a quick grab-and-go (to the couch) as soon as you wake up. Most importantly, this will have you feeling full for hours. The fun part about overnight oats is the variety of toppings you can choose from!
Protein Bites
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons "power mix-ins" ex. chia seeds flax seeds or hemp seeds
- 1/2 cup nut butter your choice
- 1/3 cup sticky liquid sweetener--choose from honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins -- see below for suggestions
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Suggested mix-ins: chocolate chips, dried cranberries, chopped almonds, chopped peanuts, or raisins. For extra flare, add cinnamon or cocoa powder to taste!
These bites have been my go-to after my morning run! Perfect snack to hold you over between meals. Be careful though, these can be very filling after one or two. Make them last!
Healthy Cookies (inspired by Liz Moody)
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 tsp finely grained sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- Sea salt to sprinkle
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Cookies that are healthy? Never knew there was such a thing. But yes, we've done it. This has been my go-to dessert when I'm craving something sweet and filling. Doesn't it suck when you're plowing through Oreo's and you're still hungry after one sleeve? No more processed cookies that leave you reaching for more! These cookies are delicious and have decent nutritious value.
Avocado Toast
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 7 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce ripe avocado -- halved pitted and peeled
- 2 slices any bread or bread substitute
- Fine salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
- Juice from 1/2 one lemon
- Crushed red pepper flakes -- optional
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Taking basic to a whole new level with avocado toast. Do you know you can make your avo toast even more delicious by sprinkling in a couple more ingredients? This is my go-to dish after my morning workouts, especially when I'm craving carbs. If you're feeling fancy, top with a poached egg. I went crazy with red onion and 'everything but the bagel' seasoning from Trader Joe's.
Israeli Salad
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 one English cucumber
- 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped into quarters
- 1/2 one Hass avocado
- 1/4 cup red onions
- 1 tbsp hummus
- Black pepper to taste
- Pinch salt to taste