9 Mindful Meals to Make This Spring: Healthy Meals to Make
Here is a bank of healthy meals to make this spring to inject some wellness and excitement into your meal planning.
By cultivating a deeper connection with food, mindful eating promotes a positive relationship with eating and leads to greater joy at mealtime. Find out why mindful eating is the buzz-word right now and how this translates into your meals:
1. Turmeric Vanilla Chai Oatmeal
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Cook oatmeal with turmeric vanilla chai tea instead of water or milk for a warm, comforting breakfast. Turmeric has the most incredible anti-inflammatory properties. Feed your body with the wellness-giving properties of our Turmeric Vanilla Chai by brewing the base for your oats with our tea, which is made with certified organic ingredients.
Serve your oatmeal with a splash of your favorite milk. If you want to keep your oatmeal vegan, choose plant-based milk.
2. Lemon Ginger Iced Tea
When figuring out healthy meals to make, an easy switch is to caffeine-free homemade iced tea. Steering clear of jitter-inducing caffeinated drinks will help you stay calm and collected throughout the day.
Make up a large batch of iced tea with our Lemon Ginger Tea and store it in the fridge. Sip it in your favorite glass with a sprig of fresh mint and a chubby wedge of lime or lemon for an ultra-refreshing drink.
3. Grilled Tofu with Chimichurri
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Add protein-loaded tofu to your meal plan and fall in love with its taste by pairing it with chimichurri. Make sure to use extra firm tofu and to press it well. Grill it on an oiled cast-iron pan to get beautiful grill marks.
Chimichurri is a blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine, olive oil, salt and pepper. The key to this sauce is super fresh ingredients. Don’t forget to check out our Stoneware Garlic Keeper – perfect for storing garlic longer.
4. Pancakes (with Added Ingredients)
Load your basic pancake recipe up with nutrient boosters. Add a teaspoon of matcha or beetroot powder to the batter. Try swapping 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour with a protein powder. Top your pancake stack with toasted nuts and seeds for extra vitamins. Our Vintage Nut Roasting Pan is the PERFECT way to toast nuts and seeds without burning them, so check it out.
5. Poached Chicken with Everything
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Switch from pan-frying chicken to poaching it in a healthy broth or tea. Simmer the chicken in this beautifully flavored liquid until it’s pull-apart tender. Pop this chicken for a protein-hit into salads, sandwiches, wraps, pitas, pastas and onto a snack plate.
6. Nourish Bowls
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When working on healthy meals to make, consider nourishing bowls on repeat. Cook up a large batch of sushi rice and keep it in the fridge, sealed in an airtight container. Serve a scoop of this rice at room temperature with a little Japanese vinegar and a selection of any of these add-ins:
Leafy greens
Whole grains: Add a serving of whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, farro, or barley for complex carbohydrates and additional fiber.
Lean protein: Incorporate a lean protein source like grilled chicken breast, tofu, tempeh, chickpeas, lentils, or black beans to promote muscle repair and satiety.
Colorful vegetables
Fermented foods: Sauerkraut, kimchi, or kefir.
Crunchy toppings: Toasted nuts, seeds, or crispy chickpeas.
Fruit
7. Spring Veggie Stir-fry
Make a stir-fry using seasonal Springtime vegetables. Choosing to cook with seasonal veggies will direct your attention to the present moment – keeping you in a more mindful state.
Serve it with brown rice or noodles.
8. Switch to Homemade Snacks
Steer clear of shop-bought snacks during your mindful eating period. Making your own snacks means you know exactly what is in them—whip up homemade loaded crunches (add seeds, protein powders, etc.) and use our Brownie Lifter for easy lifting!
Homemade veggie chips, trail mix, and even crackers are great choices of healthy meals to make. Check out these DIY oat cakes as another idea!
9. Make and store DIY Salad Toppers
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Having loads of delicious salad toppers at hand will keep you inspired to make and eat more salads. Here are a few to try:
Roasted and spiced chickpeas. These are a great alternative to bread-based croutons.
Garlic and dried herb crisps
DIY seed and chili mix
Homemade pickled onions
Sesame oil and ginger tofu crumbles
Savory granola
Crispy veggie crisps
Wrapping It Up
We hope this has inspired you to figure out healthy meals to make and include in your daily cooking and eating.
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