Tag: Healthy Recipes

Spiced Carrot Falafel

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Hey there! I’m starting to feel a bit of cabin fever, but I’m trying to keep busy and positive;) Cooking is a really great way to do that, and today I have a great recipe that’s freezable and super versatile. These spiced carrot falafel are super flavourful and easy to make! I like eating them with hummus in their own or in bowls, and they’d also be great in wraps or in pasta dishes. Maybe I could even make a sandwich with them… veggie sandwiches are amazing😍😍 Hope you like this recipe!!

Spiced Carrot Falafel

Serves: Makes 12 falafel

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas, garlic and all of the spices until smooth and combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the shredded carrots.
  4. Scoop out a tablespoon of the falafel mixture and form into a flat disc, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have about 12-15 falafels.
  5. Place the falafels in the oven, and let bake for 15 minutes before removing the pan and flipping them over. Bake for another 15-20 minutes on the other side.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and let the falafel cool completely before enjoying;)

I wrote a list in my bullet journal of ways to keep busy during this time, and so I’ll try to share it in my Instagram page soon;) For now, stay safe and hang in there!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Butternut Squash Hummus

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This first week of staying at home has been alright, although I’m finding it a bit harder than I thought to stay disciplined and be productive. However, I haven’t gotten very antsy yet, so that’s good. Hummus is a great “I’m trapped at home snack” because you can eat it with pretty much everything- veggies, pretzels, rice cakes, bowls, sandwiches, etc- and it’s something to make when you’re bored😂😂 This hummus uses frozen butternut squash, which I defrosted. I’m really into this frozen stuff because you can just throw it in a pot with some water and it’s done in like 5 minutes, whereas cooking it from scratch would take waaay longer. I also used two cloves of garlic because I love my garlic, but you can use one if you’d prefer. The people who you’re hanging out with at home all day will thank you for your less garlicky breath if you just use one. But I mean, if you really need to enforce social distancing, go ahead and use two. Either way, make this hummus right now because it hits the spot!!

Butternut Squash Hummus

Serves: 4

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen butternut squash
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Add the butternut squash with a cup of water into a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
  2. Blend all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor until you are left with a smooth, delicious hummus. Enjoy!

Hope you like this recipe! Stay safe everyone;))

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Chickpea, Quinoa and Avocado Salad

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Hi guys! I hope you’re keeping busy and satying safe;)) Spring is almost here, and so I thought I’d make a fresher recipe today. This Chickpea, Quinoa and Avocado Salad is light and makes a great lunch👍👍 I used tri colour quinoa, which I discovered a year ago and it’s awesome. It’s usually the same price as regular quinoa, but it’s three different colours and looks super cool. Also, there’s soy sauce mixed in with the avo, which is one of my new favourite combos. Here’s the recipe:

Chickpea, Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Serves: 3

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 a red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Directions:

  1. In a small pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the water has evaporated, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the avocado and add in the oil, lime, garlic, and salt sauce. Stir until combined.
  3. Mix together the chickpeas, tomatoes, and peppers in a large bowl. Add in the quinoa and mashed avocado and stir. Enjoy!

Keep cooking and stay creative my friends;)

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Paprika Popcorn

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I love some good popcorn, don’t you? It’s actually really easy to make your own; all you need are some kernels and some oil. This popcorn is seasoned with a combo of paprika and chilli powder, which gives it a really awesome flavour. There’s some salt in there too for some traditional popcorn taste. It’s the perfect movie snack! Enjoy;)

Paprika Popcorn

Serves: 3-4

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup whole grain popping corn
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Put the melted oil and popping corn in a large pot and turn to medium heat. Cover the pot with a lid that is slightly askew so that some steam can escape. The corn should start popping once the oil is hot enough.
  2. Wait until you hear the popping stop, then remove the pot from the heat and let the popcorn cool.
  3. Add the chilli powder, paprika and salt to the popcorn and mix until evenly coated with spices. Pour into bowls and enjoy!

This stuff is seriously addictive. I think I ate half the batch in like 10 minutes😂😂 See you Friday!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))

Caramelized Bananas and Peanut Butter

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I didn’t have a lot of time to make something super fancy today, but these Caramelized Bananas and Peanut Butter are super delicious. They come together in like 5 minutes, and are a great topping for your oats, yogurt, smoothie bowls and even ice cream😋😋😋 I know that I feature the combo of PB and banana a lot on my blog, but it’s one of my favourites, and there are so many simple and delicious recipes that can be made with it. Hope you enjoy this recipe!

Caramelized Bananas and Peanut Butter

Serves: 1-2

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 large ripe banana, sliced
  • 1 tsp Coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Directions:

  1. Heat the coconut oil over medium heat in a small pot or pan. Add in the bananas and cook until soft and caramelized, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add in the peanut butter and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and enjoy!

So there’s a really simple Monday night recipe for you guys;) I’m going to get some planning done tonight and come up with some really awesome posts for you this week!

Yours Truly,

MyDayIsBooked;))