Healthy Carb meals

• Rolled oats cooked in almond milk
   
• Topped with: blueberries, banana slices, chia seeds, almond butter
   
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
   

• Diced sweet potatoes, sautéed with red bell pepper, spinach, and black beans
   
• Topped with an egg or avocado
   

• Cooked quinoa with coconut milk
   
• Add cinnamon, chopped apple, walnuts, and a drizzle of maple syrup
   

• Base: Brown rice or farro
   
• Add: Roasted chickpeas, broccoli, sweet potato cubes, red cabbage slaw
   
• Dressing: Tahini-lemon or balsamic vinaigrette
   

• Stewed lentils, carrots, celery, kale
   
• Serve with a slice of whole grain sourdough
   

• Whole grain wrap
   
• Fill with hummus, shredded carrots, cucumber, arugula, quinoa, olives
   

• Roasted sweet potato, split open
   
• Fill with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, and lime juice
   

• Cooked quinoa stir-fried with tofu or chicken, snap peas, peppers, onions, sesame oil
   
• Optional: low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
   

• Use chickpea or lentil pasta
   
• Tossed with a sauce made from sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, and garlic-tomato blend
   

• Great combo of carbs, fat, and protein
   
• Sprinkle with cinnamon or chia seeds for extra fiber
   

• Crunchy, salty, and satisfying
   
• Season with paprika, garlic powder, or cumin
   

• Rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips
   
• Rolled into small balls and chilled
   

Try using the “carb + veggie + protein + flavor” formula:

Example:
Carb (quinoa) + Veggies (spinach, tomatoes) + Protein (eggs or tofu) + Flavor (basil pesto)
= A simple, satisfying bowl or plate!