Summer is right around the corner so it’s only natural that we suddenly start paying attention to what we eat. I mean bikini season anyone? Oh and speaking about bikinis, I’m thinking about splurging on something from Triangl seeing as I worked super hard this past year to lose 15 lbs.
Speaking about that, would you like a blog post update on my healthy lifestyle journey? Lemme know!
Oh and don’t forget if you make any of these DIYs be sure to tweet me or instagram me with the #MAKEITNMAY so I can see what you did.
Breakfast can be made the night before with these overnight oats. They taste amazing and are extremely nutritious. Like if I were to go into a convo about how beneficial these oats are, we would need an entire blog post. No really, we would.
You need:
- oats
- chia seeds
- chocolate chips
- fruits [banana & berries are really great!]
- 1 cup almond milk
P.S. Chia seeds are sooooo good btw.
I don’t mind eating my oats straight out on the fridge but if you want you can just heat it up before you dig in. And in case you were wondering, those are chocolate chips peeping out because why now? #YUM
A midmorning snack of fruits is a perfect filler to satisfy those horrible cravings but tbh, if you eat the overnight oats, you won’t feel to eat a single thing until lunch. But just in case, you can do no wrong with a fruit jar.
You need:
- pineapple
- strawberry
- kiwi
- fruits of your choice
Right now, Im loving kiwi!
For lunch instead of a typical salad, have fun with a tabouli inspired one instead. The couscous is a great starch [compared to rice -ick] and it has mainly raw foods which is what I love. Yes, fact about me, I’m trying to eat raw more often- and that includes sushi #sorrynotsorry
You need:
- 1/2 cup cooked couscous [add 1/2 cup hot water/vegetable or chicken broth to 1/2 cup couscous]
- chick peas
- cherry tomatoes
- red onions
- parsley
- dressing: few tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice and grated garlic]
Note: Always put dressing first into your jar. This is to prevent you food from becoming soggy!
Evenings often bring on a ridiculous about of cravings and I just don’t understand it myself. But once again, in making an effort to make smart food choices, grabbing that bag of chips just ain’t gonna work. These veggies sticks with homemade hummus however, would surely do the trick!
You need:
- hummus [1/2 cup chick peas, black pepper, clove of garlic, few tablespoons of water for a paste consistency. Blend all ingredients together]
- sliced cucumbers
- sliced carrots
- celery sticks is a great option as well
Then last up, there’s dinner. I loved this tri-color pasta that’s rich in vegetables- you can add shrimp or whatever meat you’d like. It’s so satisfying and since it more carb heavy, it’ll fill you and keep you satisfied till morning.
You need:
- garlic
- onion
- bell peppers
- mushrooms
- kale
- parsley
- cooked penne pasta
- parmesan cheese
- dressing: pasta sauce
I love mason jar meals because of the convenience they offer- being able to just grab and go with your meals cuts down the urge to splurge [hey that rhymed!] or binge on something unhealthy. The majority of times that we eat unhealthily is simply because we didn’t make our on meals.
What did you think about this post?! Would you be making these meals anytime soon?
XO,
Anonymous says
How big are these mason jars?