Easy Peasy

 I was talking to my Mom this morning and we were discussing how hard it can be to cut out processed foods when you just feel like you are in a big hurry! It kind of inspired me to share some of my easiest recipes with you! Maybe it will encourage you to eat whole foods a little more-or show you that it really doesn't have to be so difficult. You are just reprogramming your brain :)

One of the best ways I have made our diet successful is carving out time for preparing food. I personally get up in the morning and prepare whatever I can and especially if I am going to have a busy day. I ALWAYS pack snacks. Always. I don't care if I am running to Target for a half hour I will have snacks on hand. If I get hungry I do not want any excuse to cheat. Apples, oranges, bananas, carrots, peanut butter sandwich, dry roasted peanuts are all great ways to stay away from the tempting, easy to reach, processed garbage :)

OK recipes- sorry I have no pics right now...maybe I will work on that?


Getcha Goin' Nanner- This banana is our FAVORITE breakfast. Every single one of us Hagers LOVE it

1 Banana
Natural Peanut Butter to taste
Agave Nectar or Honey
Flax Seed Meal (I personally grind my own in my coffee grinder but meal may be easier for some)

take your banana-slather with generous portion of peanut butter-sprinkle as much flax seed meal as you want-top with agave nectar/honey. You can be "bad" once in a while and toast a whole wheat English muffin instead of using a banana.

Cold Oats- I know this one sounds strange but I really enjoy it

1 cup quick oats
3/4 cup almond milk or soy milk
and toppings! I love cacao chips, shredded coconut, almonds- so good!
other ideas: raisins, bananas, peanuts, sunflower seeds, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon and I am sure you can think of others
you just eat it like cold cereal!

Pumped Up Pita

1 Pita
1 TBSP your favorite hummus
Cherry Tomatoes
Spinach
Cucumber Slices

This is my favorite way to eat pitas but of course you could be so creative!  Kale, peppers, mushroom, olive its all good for you and you can pile it up as much as you want!

Wrap is Yourself- wraps are so versatile!

1 tortilla shell
refried beans/black beans
salsa
avocado slices
cucumber

once again-so easy to make it to your own tastes. Sometimes I just pull out whatever produce needs to be used up! see how things taste together. Kidney beans, mushrooms, carrots, alfalfa sprouts, celery- mix it up! You may be surprised!

Quinoa Fiesta- I always make this one in a mason jar just because it is easy to grab and go

1 Cup quinoa
avocado
lime juice
cilantro
cumin
salsa/diced tomatoes
black beans

Cook up your quinoa and mix in black beans and cumin. Let cool. Put in the bottom of a mason jar, layer with avocado with a squeeze of lime juice so it doesn't brown, layer with salsa and then a little cilantro. I love this meal and it is good cold! Best for when Jamie and I have a busy day- I just make two and send one with him.


Stir Fry, salads, fajitas- these are all things that are super easy to make! Just cut out the meat/ replace half the meat with veggies.

If you have a crockpot-use it! Make a veggie chili in the crockpot and bring home a microwaveable baked potato with you. Soups are a great way to get veggies and to get full!

Replace meats with things like tofu, potato, beans, lentils, and mushrooms.

Snack ideas:
sunflower seeds
peanuts/almonds/cashews/pistachios
apple
orange
carrots and hummus
pretzels and hummus
cherry tomatoes and hummus
HUMMUS : }
celery
green peppers and salsa
wasabi peas
cacao chips, pretzels, and raisins
peanut butter and apple
peanut butter and banana
kiwi
and if you want to be a little bad-BELIEVE IT OR NOT- lays chips-just plain old lays aren't so awful for you. They have the least amount of ingredients (potatos, sunflower/canola oil, salt)

Alright there ya have it! Fast and easy to get ya started on the road to healthy and happy :) PLEASE feel free to share some of your healthy, easy on the go recipes!