7 Healthy and Filling Spring Recipes for Your New Diet.
Spring is just around the corner, which means it's time to start eating better. You might be feeling a little overwhelmed since you are trying to lose weight, but don't worry! These healthy recipes are sure to make your mouth water and your stomach feel full.
1) Raw Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
2) Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
3) Avocado Egg Rolls
4) Spicy Chicken Tacos
5) Grilled Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
6) Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
7) Lemon Avocado Green Smoothie.
Raw Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a one-bowl cake that is absolutely delicious. And your kids will love it too!
Ingredients:
1 cup gluten-free flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup coconut oil (softened)
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs, room temperature, mixed well before adding to the batter.
1 ½ cups shredded carrots, raw. (You can also substitute 1 cup of grated zucchini for the carrots if you like.)
For frosting: 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (softened), 1 tablespoon honey
Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
Coconut shrimp is a great healthy dish because it's gluten free and has minimal ingredients. It's also simple to make and only takes 5 minutes!
Here's what you'll need:
-1 can of pineapple rings
-1 bag of frozen shrimp (thaw the bag first)
-1 cup of coconut flakes
-2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil
-Salt and pepper to taste.
Spray a pan with cooking spray and heat on medium high heat. Once pan is heated, add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add butter or olive oil to the pan, then add coconut flakes and cook for about 1 minute or until golden brown. Place shrimp back in the pan, top with pineapple salsa, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
Avocado Egg Rolls
Avocado egg rolls are really easy to make and they taste just as good as they sound! To start, you will need one avocado, two eggs, one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of pepper, ¼ cup of water, ¼ cup of corn kernels, four tablespoons of flour and oil for frying.
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Slice one egg into the center. Add 1tsp salt and 1tsp pepper. Add ¼ cups water to the egg mixture. Mash together with a fork. Add ¼ cups corn kernels to the mixture. Stir until combined then set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together 4 tbsp flour with ½ tsp salt then form into a ball with your hands. Spread out on a flat surface. Roll it back up into a ball again before flattening it out again to make it an oblong shape about ⅔ inch thick. Cut strips off the dough with a pizza cutter or sharp butter knife about ⅓ inch wide by 3 inches long (you should get about 12).
Add your egg mixture down the middle of each strip then fold dough over to create an envelope-like shape. Seal by pressing the edges together using your fingers or t
Spicy Chicken Tacos
Tacos are a delicious meal for any occasion, and adding a little spice is the cherry on top. The combination of spices and ingredients will make your mouth water and keep you coming back for more.
Since it's difficult to find time to prepare complicated dishes, we've made things easier with this simple recipe. All you need is 20 minutes and a few simple ingredients to make these tacos.
The spiciness comes from the salsa, jalapeños, and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Combine those with black beans, corn kernels, avocado, romaine lettuce leaves, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese—and they're easy to eat!
Ingredients: -Romaine Lettuce Leaves
-Sour Cream
-Shredded Cheddar Cheese
-Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
-Black Beans
-Corn Kernels
-Jalapeños
-Avocado -Lemon Juice or Lime Juice
Grilled Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
If you're looking for a light and refreshing way to start your day, this Grilled Romaine Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette will do the trick. The salad is served with bacon and egg for extra protein and flavor.
First, cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and wash it thoroughly. Then, drizzle it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and grill on both sides until it's wilted and has a nice char. After that, set aside to cool for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
Next, fry up some bacon in a pan or bake it in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the bacon is done cooking, chop it up so you can mix it into the salad later on. Now prepare your eggs however you want them - boiled, fried, scrambled - but make sure they are cooked through so they don't break apart when mixed in with everything else.
Lastly, add everything together - the chopped romaine leaves, crispy bacon bits, crispy egg whites (if you prepared them), sliced avocado slices or guacamole if desired, salt & pepper to taste - plus any other dressing or toppings you may want to add!
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Sweet potatoes pack a nutritious punch and black beans are packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals. The perfect healthy combo!
To make these tasty burgers, start by cooking the sweet potatoes until they're tender and then mash them up. Add in the other ingredients: spices like cumin and chili powder, onions, garlic, and black beans (drained and rinsed). Mix everything together and form them into patties.
When cooking the patties, try grilling them to keep them from getting too wet from excess oil. If you prefer to fry your patties, wait until they're browned on both sides then coat them in a light layer of oil.
Now that you know how to make this delicious meal for yourself or your family, it's time to start cooking!
Lemon Avocado Green Smoothie.
The Lemon Avocado Green Smoothie is a refreshing drink that will help you energize in the morning.
This recipe includes fresh spinach, lemon juice, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and avocado. The ingredients are measured for two servings so you'll need to double or triple this recipe for more people.
To make this smoothie, you'll start by placing one cup of fresh spinach in the blender followed by one peeled and pitted avocado. Next, add three tablespoons of lemon juice and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the blender with two cups of water. Lastly, add one tablespoon of chia seeds to the mixture before blending until it is smooth; then pour into glasses. This recipe takes about five minutes to complete and can be enjoyed any time of day!
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