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These bento boxes are great vegan, gluten free and nut-free options to keep you on track for your healthy lifestyle! Kid-friendly recipes!
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► NUT-FREE GRANOLA BARS:
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup dried unsweetened cranberries
¼ cup mixed raisins
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pepita seeds
½ cup unsweetened coconut shreds (can sub if needed)
¼ cup hemp hearts
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup cacao nibs (or dairy-free chocolate chips, for more sweetness)
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Mash banana in a bowl. Stir in vanilla.
Pulse oats in food processor until coarse.
Stir into oats.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir well. Dough will be heavy.
Add to a 9×13-inch baking pan, lined with foil. Spread out until even and press down compact.
Bake 22-25 minutes, until firm and golden.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Store in the fridge for 5 days or in the freezer for 4 weeks.
Per 1 granola bar, yields 16 servings
185 calories | 11F | 20C | 6P
► CURRY ROASTED CHICKPEAS:
1-2 tsp avocado oil
1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed, dried in paper towels
1 tsp curry powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne, to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
On a baking sheet lined with parchment, toss chickpeas in oil and seasonings.
Roast for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool completely before devouring—they’ll crisp up more as they cool!
Per ¼ cup, yields 6 servings (~1 ½ cups)
84 calories | 3F | 11C | 4P
► CHOCOLATE BANANA BLENDER MUFFINS:
2 ripe bananas
¼ cup (65g) sunflower seed butter (or almond butter/nut butter of choice)
½ cup (50g) rolled oats
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flaxseed + 2½ Tbsp water)
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350°F (150°C).
In a bowl, whisk together ground flax and water to create flax egg. Allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
Blend all ingredients together in a blender or processor.
Distribute batter into mini muffin tins or mini mason jars and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Allow to cool before adding lid and storing in the fridge. Lasts 5-6 days.
Per 3 mini muffins, yields 6 servings (~18 mini muffins)
154 calories | 6F | 22C | 4P
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Follow a Budget
A home without a budget is like a captain without a map on the open sea. You are financially lost without one. Budgeting your expenses and forcing yourself to look at them every month will make you more aware of what you are spending on. If you have a spouse or companion, make sure they are adding their insights too.
Start by looking at the expenses you have. Most people usually have—house payments or rent, insurance, utilities, and food. Once you have all of these laid out, it will help motivate you to stick to your plan throughout the month.
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Once you have it laid out, you need to take an honest look at your bank account and see where your money went. There are many apps that do this, and banks often will track your spending. This can highlight areas where you need to improve, and make necessary cuts in your personal spending. Unnecessary spending can come from anywhere.
By developing better habits, you can also save money. Eating out is expensive if done regularly, for example. You can cut your utility bills by making simple adjustments around the house. There are practices you can follow to give your account a boost.
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While it may seem counterintuitive and impossible sometimes, it is important that you build up savings instead of using your entire paycheck each month. In your budget, it is smart to allocate a percentage of your paycheck to savings. As you gradually save, this emergency fund can be used during tough personal financial situations.
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Tortellini Salad
Dressing:
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
4 cups tortellini, cooked and rinsed with cold water
2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
½ cup salami, diced
½ cup olives, sliced
½ cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1 cup baby bocconcini
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside. To assemble salad, toss all ingredients together and pour over dressing.
Enjoy!
Tuna Salad
Dressing:
½ cup plain yogurt
½ lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp dill, chopped
2 tsp prepared horseradish
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
4 cups pasta shells, cooked and rinsed with cold water
1 red pepper, diced
1 can tuna, drained and flaked
¼ cup green onion, chopped
¼ cup parsley, chopped
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside. To assemble salad, toss all ingredients together and dress with yogurt dressing.
Enjoy!
Salad:
3 cups vermicelli noodles, cooked and rinsed with cold water
½ cup red cabbage, shredded
½ cup cucumber, julienned
½ cup carrot, julienned
¼ cup green onions, sliced
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside. To assemble salad, toss all ingredients together and drizzle with dressing.
Enjoy!
Veggie Fusilli
Dressing:
½ lemon, juiced
1 tbsp dijon mustard
½-1 garlic clove, grated
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
4 cups fusilli, cooked and rinsed with cold water
2 cups broccolini, cut into 1 inch pieces and steamed
1 cup radicchio, thinly sliced
1 cup baby bocconcini
¼ cup basil, chopped
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients together and pour over dressing.
Enjoy!
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Dressing:
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½-1 garlic clove, grated
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad:
4 cups linguine, cooked and rinsed with cold water
1 cup tomatoes, diced
¼ cup red onions, finely diced
¼ cup basil, chopped
Parmesan for garnish
In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside. To assemble salad, toss all ingredients together and pour over dressing. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan.
Enjoy!
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