For those of you trying to stick to New Year’s resolutions regarding healthy eating and a balanced, nutritional diet – you’re doing great sweetie! We know that it can be difficult, especially when making fresh, healthy meals can take an entire day, so here are three meals that are quick, simple, and full of nutrients!
- Breakfast Granola:
Recently I have been loving this sugar-free, grain-free granola. Sprinkled on top of yoghurt and topped with fruit, or even as a snack in this evening, a batch of this delicious goodness can last you up to a month! All you need is:
100g melted coconut oil
100g soft dates
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 egg white
200g mixed seeds
80g ground flaxseed
100g dried fruit
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 120C. Blitz the dates, coconut oil, salt, vanilla essence and egg white in a food processor to form a paste.
Put the seeds, flaxseed and dried fruit in a bowl and mix with the paste, working it in evenly. Spread the mixture onto a medium-sized baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Leave it to crisp up overnight, then break it up into small chunks. Store in an airtight container.
This batch should last you up to a month, or it can be frozen. Planning ahead means breakfast take seconds to throw together in the morning!
- Chicken/Quorn Crockpot:
Throwing stuff together in a slow-cooker or big pan can create a meal that will make up to 5 portions, and can be eaten by itself as a lunch, or with rice as a dinner. To make this you will need:
4 chicken breasts/or chicken supplements
1 tin of kidney beans
1 tin of sweetcorn
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 jar of salsa
Chuck the ingredients in the slow-cooker (or in a big saucepan) and leave to cook for around 4-5 hours, adding salt, pepper or herbs to your own taste. Once cooked, use a fork to shred the chicken evenly, and portion up. Yum!
- Roasted Vegetables:
A meal that I love to do due to its ease and simplicity, is a big batch of roasted vegetables. These can be served with pasta, rice, salad, or by themselves.
1 sweet potato
1 aubergine
1 courgette
1 pepper
2 cloves of garlic
Chop up the vegetables and scatter them on a baking tray. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes. Cook in the oven on a low heat for around 30 mins. Serve with anything you like, and store leftovers in the fridge for the next day!!
I hope these simple meal ideas help give you some inspo for the coming weeks and good luck with the New Year’s resolutions!