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Quinoa Salad with Corn and Black Beans | Healthy Recipes and Snacks

February 3, 2009 on 7:39 am | By Matt | In Healthy Recipes & Snacks | 2 Comments

This Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe Uses Southwest Staples Like Corn and Black Beans to Make A High Protein, High Energy Meal in Under 30 Minutes.

Quinoa is one of those grains that seems to have endless possibilities, especially for people who are trying to eat healthy and stay in shape.

High in all nine essential amino acids, a great source of fiber and complex carbs, and much faster to cook then other grains like rice or wheat, after you start cooking with quinoa, it’s easy to understand why it’s earned a reputation as the “ancient super-grain.” 

While quinoa is a great alternative to brown rice for healthy side-dishes and pilafs, it really shines when you use it as an substitute for rice, couscous or Bulgar wheat in traditional grain-based salads.  

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Healthy No Bake Cookies | Healthy Recipes

April 2, 2008 on 7:45 pm | By Matt | In Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes & Snacks | 5 Comments

This heart-smart, no bake cookie recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and help keep you lean and healthy.

Got a chocolate craving you just can’t make go away?

Try this healthy version of the traditional no bake cookie when fruit alone won’t solve your cravings. 

Loaded with protein, soluble fiber from oats and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the peanut butter, this is a great substitute for a sports or nutrition bar, which are often high in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

The best part is you can mix this recipe up in less than five minutes, and eat it straight from the bowl (go ahead, it’s GOOD for you) or refrigerate it for a great, healthy snack the next day. 

Healthy No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

1 packet Kashi Instant Heart to Heart Golden Maple Oatmeal
1 tbs natural peanut butter
1 scoop chocolate whey powder
2-3 tbs water
1 tbs organic, unsweetened coconut (optional)
1 tbs salted, chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Eat directly from the bowl, or cover a plate with waxed paper, spoon out the batter on to the waxed paper, sprinkle with coconut and refrigerate until firm.

Also, if you like a sweet and salty flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chopped or whole salted peanuts.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: One recipe

Calories 389.8
Total Fat 10.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 191.0 mg
Potassium 399.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 47.1 g
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g
Sugars 23.6 g
Protein 27.7 g

Vitamin and Mineral Information

Vitamin A 25.0 %
Vitamin B-12 100.1 %
Vitamin B-6 100.7 %
Vitamin C 50.1 %
Vitamin D 0.0 %
Vitamin E 0.0 %
Calcium 1.8 %
Copper 5.4 %
Folate 100.0 %
Iron 11.9 %
Magnesium 24.8 %
Manganese 76.4 %
Niacin 3.0 %
Pantothenic Acid 2.2 %
Phosphorus 2.9 %
Riboflavin 3.6 %
Selenium 0.0 %
Thiamin 11.3 %
Zinc 10.1 %

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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