Routine Reset: Our Favorite Recipes in 10 Minutes or Under!
If you fall off track with eating well, whether because of holidays, a few too many nights of takeout, or simply giving into temptation, the best thing you can do is to simply get back into a routine. Benjamin Franklin said it best when he observed “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
When it comes to refocusing on your food goals, many of us have two things in common when it comes to food:
- We don’t have a ton of time to cook and prepare meals.
- We need a healthy and satisfying reset after indulgence.
We’d like to share some recipes that do both. These options are filled with the fresh foods our bodies crave after a few weeks of consuming indulgent treats, have a high vitamin and nutrient content to replenish your body and keep you satisfied, and the best part… can be made in 10 minutes or less!
Breakfast
If you want something light and fresh, our Artful Açai Smoothie Bowl is perfect. It's packed with greens, has fresh fruit for energy, and is topped with pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and flax meal for some healthy fats. Açai bowls are beloved for a reason! They are quick, delicious, and buildable—and ours is rich in zinc, vitamin B6, omega 3 fatty acids, and calcium.
For something a bit more filling, we have a Lemon Date Chia Pudding. The flavor combination is out of this world, and provides a burst of energy from the dates and rolled oats. The healthy fats and protein in the cashews and chia seeds will keep you satisfied long after breakfast. Chia seed pudding can be prepared overnight, or in minutes the day of by mixing the chia with a plant-based milk and popping it in the fridge! This recipe only gets better the longer it sits and soaks in all the flavors—so don't be afraid to make enough pudding for the week!
If you prefer something warm in the winter, our Mint Chocolate Oatmeal is healthier than it sounds! It’s made with unsweetened cocoa powder, and sweetened with date sugar as needed. Topped with mint, pumpkin seeds, and fresh strawberries, this bowl is aromatic, balanced in texture, and sweet...but not too sweet! It’s also easy to make, requiring only 5 minutes total. And it’s rich in calcium, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.
Lunch
A favorite light option is the Super Comida Salad with Hemp Seeds. An amazing mix of dark leafy greens, warming grains, bright flavors from the berries and lemons, and some crunch from seeds—it's the perfect dish to munch on mid-day! This salad packs in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and is rich in iron and calcium.
Another great lunch option is the Open- Faced Hummus & Pickled Beet Sandwich. This recipe pairs hummus with pickled beets for the perfect combination of creaminess and tang. This sandwich is delicious, satisfying but not too heavy, and a great source of protein, healthy carbs, potassium, and magnesium!
A hearty dish with lots of warming spices, our third option is the 5- Minute Red Bean Veggie Biryani. It’s the perfect winter lunch. With spices like garam masala, turmeric, and garlic, this dish is an anti-inflammatory power house. It can be prepared in 8 minutes, and is high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vitamin K. Bold in flavor and rich in nutrients, this bowl will leave you satisfied and satiated.
Dinner
We love to start dinner with soup, and our Lemony Lentil & Veggie Stew is a favorite. It's the perfect vegetable soup, and can be made in 10 minutes. Lentils pack tons of protein per serving, and the butternut squash has plenty of fiber and phytonutrients as well as flavorful congestion-fighting ingredients like nutritional yeast, chili pepper, and tomato paste. This soup is extremely high in protein and low in fat, making it perfect for fitness and health goals.
The next dish is our Citron & Asparagus Pasta. An extremely simple take on a classic Italian recipe, this recipe is rich in flavor, perfect for leftovers, and can be made as-is or easily substituted. This is another recipe rich in protein and healthy carbs, as well as vitamins A and B6, and calcium and zinc!
Lastly, the Thanksgiving-Style Stuffed Sweet Potato is perfect for when you are in the mood for comfort food. This dish is perfect for splitting with family and friends, just like Thanksgiving dinner! These sweet potatoes have both sweet and savory ingredients, making them a nice compromise between a traditional sweet or savory potato. This dish contains lots of protein, healthy carbs, vitamins A and B6, and iron, calcium, and zinc.
We hope these quick and easy recipes make getting back into a healthy routine a bit simpler!