I’m going to be the first one to admit that sometimes healthy food can be, well, not that appetizing. A soy protein kale smoothie? Um, no thank you—pass the Diet Coke and chicken nuggets over here please. It’s no secret that healthy food options can be quite expensive if you don’t shop at the right places. Luckily, I’m here to share two of my favorite healthy recipes that won’t break the budget.
Courtesy: Bakerita
The first recipe I have for you is something I love to eat for breakfast on the days I have a later class.
Acai Banana Peanut Butter Bowl
Ingredients
3.5-ounce package frozen pure acai
1/2 cups frozen berries
1 1/2 bananas, sliced
1/4 cup yogurt
A drizzle of agave nectar
1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup granola
Directions
1. In a blender, mix together the acai, berries, 1 banana, yogurt, agave nectar and peanut butter until smooth and combined. Scoop half into a bowl.
2. Layer with half granola.
3. Top with the rest of the acai blender mixture.
4. Top with granola and 1/2 of banana slices.
The next recipe I have for you is mouthwatering—Spinach Feta Grilled Cheese. It’s quick, easy, and affordable.
INGREDIENTS
½ Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
¼ lb. frozen cut spinach
Pinch of salt & pepper
2 ciabatta rolls
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz. feta cheese
A pinch red pepper flakes (definitely optional)
Directions
Cut up the garlic and add it to the pan with the olive oil. Cook over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to soften.
Add the frozen spinach, turn the heat up to medium and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cut the rolls in half. Add about ¼ cup of shredded mozzarella and ½ ounce of feta to the bottom half of each roll. Divide the cooked spinach between the two sandwiches, then top with a pinch of red pepper flakes, plus ¼ more shredded mozzarella on each.
Place the top half of the ciabatta roll on the sandwiches and transfer them to a large non-stick skillet. Fill a large pot with a few inches of water to create weight, then place the pot on top of the sandwiches to press them down like a panini press. Turn the heat on to medium-low and cook until the sandwiches are crispy on the bottom. Carefully flip the sandwiches, place the weighted pot back on top and cook until crispy on the other side and the cheese is melted.
Eat up!