Before having Jack I had plenty of time to try elaborate, healthy recipes – like cauliflower crust pizza (now we just treat ourselves to delivery). Now that I’m a mom, I don’t have the same amount of time to cook, but it’s still so important for me to eat healthy.
Here are a few quick, healthy meal ideas for busy moms.
The Green Smoothie
Who doesn’t have 5 minutes to throw a bunch of ingredients into a blender and hit start? My green smoothie recipe is unique because it’s a combination of healthy fats, protein & fiber – a combo that will keep you feeling satisfied for longer. Unlike most smoothies out there, it’s not all fruit, which just spikes your blood sugar and leaves you feeling hungry again soon after. If you don’t even have 5 minutes in the morning, put all the ingredients in your blender the night before, and hit go in the morning.
Green Power Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 banana
½-cup frozen mango or blueberries
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. hemp seeds
1 tbsp. flax seed
1 tbsp. coconut oil
2 spoons plain Greek yogurt
3 handfuls organic baby spinach or fill blender to the top with greens
1-2 cups liquid (water, almond milk, etc.)
Method
Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor.
The Lettuce Wrap
I love this lunch because the only cooking that’s required is to boil an egg. It’s also a combo of protein, healthy fats and fiber, which keeps you satisfied. And because you’re using a lettuce leaf instead of a flour tortilla, you’re squeezing in a serving of raw veg, saving calories and it’s gluten-free!
Egg & Avocado Lettuce Wrap
Ingredients
1-2 eggs, boiled
½ of a small avocado
¼-cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼-cup salsa
1 collard green lettuce leaf (or Boston, Romaine lettuce leaf)
Salt & pepper to taste
Method
Boil or scramble eggs. Fill collard leaf with egg, avocado, feta cheese and salsa. Wrap and enjoy!
Zucchini Noodle Pasta
This meal idea requires that you go out and buy the Gefu spiral slicer, but I would strongly recommend it. This pasta dish is easy, healthy, and once again, you’re swapping carbs for raw veg = more fiber, less calories and gluten-free (good for healthy digestion). Zucchini makes an awesome substitute for noodles because they have a noodle-like texture, and a neutral flavour, which makes it easy to pair with your favorite sauce and toppings.
Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Ingredients
1 tbsp. grapeseed or avocado oil
1 package shrimp
1 tsp. chili flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 package sliced cremini mushrooms
2-3 medium zucchinis
2-cups marinara sauce or pesto
½-cup feta cheese, crumbled
Salt & pepper to taste
Method
Using your spiral slicer, make zucchini noodles, and set aside in a bowl.
Using a large skillet, heat oil on medium-low heat. Add chili flakes, garlic and shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink. Remove shrimp from pan, and set aside on a plate.
Using the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Add sauce and zucchini noodles, and warm for 5 minutes. Serve, and top with feta cheese, salt & fresh ground pepper.
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