Simple & Healthy Recipes
It is very easy to grab a bag of chips, go through a fast-food drive-through for some fries, or eat one too many scoops of ice cream. Everyone knows doing these things on a regular basis is bad for your body and your health, even though they may taste delicious. Every once in a while, an unhealthy snack will not be that detrimental. But the majority of what we eat should be beneficial to our bodies, not only so we look better, but we will feel better and honor God with our bodies.
“Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your bodies.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
So here are a few healthy alternatives to satisfy your middle-of-the-afternoon cravings that take only a few minutes to make.
Nice Cream
A cool, smooth, delicious treat for a hot summer day – or any other time you’re feeling ice cream!
Freeze banana slices and then put them in a food processor. Add a splash of vanilla extract. For other flavors, add other frozen fruits with it! Top with (not frozen) fruit and a little chocolate sauce.
Fruit Smoothies
Save some money, and instead of going to JuJu Bar or Juice It Up, make your own!
Add of greek yogurt, frozen berries, half a cup of lemonade or juice, and ice into a blender. Voila!
*** There aren’t exact measurements because everyone makes it different. For a creamier smoothie, add more yogurt. For more flavor, add more berries. For an icier smoothie, add more ice! Make it your own.
Healthy Ranch Dressing
- ½ to ¾ cup Plain Full Fat Yogurt or Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp (or more to taste) of dried dill weed
- Sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 2 TBSP parmesan
- 6 TBSP olive oil
Put yogurt, garlic and spices in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Very slowly, add the oil so that it emulsifies.
Eat with carrots, celery, & bell peppers!
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These are just three of many healthy snack options that you can make! I hope this helps get you started on the right track to healthier eating.
Amber Leigh Sands
Student Worker
College of Health Science