Quick and Easy : Fried Plantain Salad

Fried Sweet Plantain Salad

Plantains might look like bananas, but they are actually a vegetable. In the Latin cuisine, plantains are a staple vegetable in any dish. There are so many ways you can cook plantains and  the best part is that they are super affordable.


Ingredients:

• 2 ripped plantains
• Mix greens
• Feta cheese
• Olive oil

Directions:

• Cut your plantains , in a medium sauce pan , heat up some olive oil and fry them until they are golden.
• Add them to your mix of greens and add Feta cheese 

The salty of the cheese brings out the sweetness of the plantains.

Enjoy!!

Strawberry Lime Infused Water

Strawberry Lime Water

Another version of infused water, I love this one because it is so refreshing and it keeps those sugar cravings away. You can also add some Stevia and make some Strawberry Limenade.

Ingredients:

• Strawberries
• Limes
• Water

Directions:

• Slice your strawberries and lime and add them  to a mason jar. 
• Fill to the top with fresh, filtered water and secure the lid. 

Detox Green Smoothie

Detox Green Smoothie

Happy Monday!
This is an easy morning smoothie, it is full of vitamins and antioxidants. It is  perfect way to start your week and give your body a break from all the chocolate, cookies, and  Valentine's day dinner that I know, we all had. The ingredients of this green smoothie are packed with vitamins and minerals that are going to help us feel great.


Ingredients:

• 1 cup of coconut milk
• Handful of Kale
• Handful of strawberries
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 of a ripe banana (I used my frozen bananas)
• Flax seed

Directions:

• Add coconut milk, kale, and cucumber to a blender. Blend until all the ingredients are well mixed.
• Add strawberries,banana, and flax seed. Blend on high speed and serve.

Flourless Banana Oat Pancakes

Flour-less Banana Pancakes

Good Morning!!

This pancakes are so delicious and you need only few ingredients.

Ingredients:

Directions

Green Mango Smoothie

Green Mango Smoothie

Happy Sunday!
This is smoothie is perfect for beginners, it is not only delicious, but it is also so easy to make. You only need few ingredients.

Ingredients:

• Handful of baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen mangos
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 cup of ice

Directions:

• Add ingredients in the blender and enjoy!

Notes:

You can also add a table spoon of Chia seeds for some omega 3.

Quick & Easy: Buffalo Chickpea Salad

Buffalo chickpea Salad

Garbanzo beans are full of fiber and you can use them in variety of recipes. This salad is my favorite salad of all time. It is super easy to make and it is so delicious.

Ingredients:

• Garbanzo beans (previously made)
• Buffalo Sauce
• 1 Onion
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp of olive oil
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Carrots to garnish

Directions:

• Add chopped onions, garbanzo beans, garlic, and buffalo sauce in a sauce pan medium/high heat until all the ingredients are well mixed.
• Cut lettuce , tomatoes  and add your buffalo chickpeas on top.

Notes:
you can add avocados and cheese.

Quick & Easy: Vegan Overnight Oats Parfait

Overnight Oats Parfait

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day however,  it is so hard to have breakfast in the morning because we have no time. Well, this oatmeal parfait may be the perfect thing for you to do because it takes 5 minutes and you can do it the night before and have it ready to go in the morning.

Ingredients:


Oatmeal

• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup of old fashion oats

1. Honey

Toppings

• Granola
• 1/2 apple
• Homemade applesauce 

Directions:

• Combine all the ingredients for the oatmeal in a small pot, bring to a boil. cook for 3 minutes until the oats are thick. 

• Add the fist layer of oatmeal to your Mason Jar, then add your Chia seeds, applesauce, and granola.
• Repeat with remaining oatmeal, applesauce and granola. 
• Top with fresh apples, store in the refrigerator and enjoy your parfait in the morning.