With all the internships, jobs, and maybe even a little summer school, there isn’t much time to cook. Here are a few deliciously healthy recipes that are quick and easy to make.
Banana Berry Smoothie
This easy concoction is perfect when you’ve pressed the snooze button one to many times. You know the drill, just throw all the ingredients in the blender, turn it on high and you’re good to go. It’s convenient, tasty and if you’re in a hurry, you can easily take it on the road.
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries (5-6 pieces)
- 1/2 cup of plain or vanilla, low fat yogurt
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 tablespoon of honey or agave
- 1/2 cup of raspberries, blueberries or blackberries
- 1 cup of orange juice
(Kelsey Samuels/CU Independent)
Breakfast Tacos
Have a fiesta at breakfast with these spicy scrambled egg tacos. First, pre-heat the oven to 250, so those tortillas get a little crunchy. Then, pour the canola oil on a saute pan and turn the heat to medium. Wait a minute or so to let the oil heat up and then throw the garlic and onions on the pan. After they have been sautéed to a nice golden brown, add the mushrooms and spinach. Once all the veggies are cooked to your liking, scramble the eggs in a separate bowl and pour them into the pan. Mix everything up until the eggs are ready and add as much or as little of the hot sauce as you want. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper onto the eggs and place them in your tortillas. This easy, healthy recipe is sure to add a kick to your day!
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions
- 1/2 cup of portobella or white mushrooms
- 1/2 cup of fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon of canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 flour or corn tortillas
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- Any hot sauce of your liking
(Kelsey Samuels/CU Independent)
Quinoa Berry Salad
If you’e seeking for something on the healthier side for lunch, look no further: this quinoa salad is a balanced meal in itself. Add the quinoa and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once the water has began to bubble, place a cover on the pot and set the flames to a simmer. Let it sit for 15 minutes until all the water has evaporated. While the quinoa is cooking. Take your greens and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the vinaigrette and sunflower seeds and evenly mix. Once the quinoa is complete, add it to the greens and mix again. Finally, place the berries on top of your creation. Enjoy this healthy salad with a glass of OJ or your favorite summer drink.
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- a handful of fresh greens
- 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup of blueberries and/or blackberries
- 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons of raspberry vinaigrette
Orange Teriyaki Baked Salmon
Looking for a few omega-3’s to keep your diet in check? This teriyaki salmon tastes amazing and is great for you. First, pre-heat the oven to 325. Then, pour 3 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, the soy sauce, and the honey into a gallon size bag. Add the salmon and let it sit in your fridge for about 30 minutes. After it has marinated for long enough, take the salmon and place it in an eight by eight glass pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the teriyaki sauce to the top of the salmon as a glaze and glue for the orange slices. Place the oranges and the green onion evenly on top. Finally, add a pinch of pepper and place the fish right in the oven for around 15 minutes. The time varies depending on whether you like your salmon rare or well done, so just keep checking on it. This dish pairs nicely with steamed white rice or asparagus and mash potatos. Whatever mood you’re in, salmon is always the right and healthy choice!
- 1 Salmon uncooked
- 5 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- 3 orange slices
- 1 green onion chopped
- Pinch of pepper
Fried Bananas
Finally, a dessert that hinders your sweet tooth and is easy to make. Heat a pan on high and then either the butter or canola oil (healthier choice). Add the sliced bananas and cook evenly on both sides until they are golden brown. Put the heat to simmer and add the sugar. Once the sugar is cooked, sprinkle the cinnamon on top and serve over ice cream or just by itself. It takes about 15 minutes total and is sure to keep your tummy satisfied!
- 3-4 sliced bananas
- 2 tablespoons of butter or canola oil
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of white sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Hershey’s Kiss Cookies
If you like chocolate kisses as much as I do, try these peanut butter kiss cookies. First, pre-heat the oven to 350. Then, cream the butter and add the Nutella and peanut butter, and both kinds of sugars. After those are mixed evenly, add the eggs and vanilla extract. Finally, slowly stir the dry ingredients into the bowl. Roll the cookie dough into small balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. If you want a little extra sweetness, sprinkle some sugar on top of the dough. Bake at 350 for about 8 minutes and then remove from oven. Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center and place back in the oven for about three minutes.
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter
- 1/2 cup of Nutella
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp of vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup of sugar for on top
- 1 package Hershey’s Kisses
(Kelsey Samuels/CU Independent)
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Kelsey Samuels at Kelsey.samuels@colorado.edu.
