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21 Simple, Quick, & Easy Meals
All tagged Digestion
Chia seed pudding is an excellent meal prep recipe, as it lasts in the fridge for 5 days! The Strawberry Sauce is delicious layered with the chia seed pudding, and can also be stirred into yogurt (or poured over ice cream (shh I won’t tell!). Cheers to a breakfast that you can make in advance, grab and go, enjoy as a dessert, or devour as a midafternoon snack 😊
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes (+ soaking overnight)
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
Chia Seed Pudding:
½ cup chia seeds
2 cups almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Strawberry Sauce:
8 oz. strawberries
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
How (your directions):
In a large bowl, add chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Whisk immediately, then allow to sit 5 minutes.
Whisk chia mixture once more, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
To make the strawberry sauce, simply add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
To assemble, create layers of chia pudding and strawberry sauce. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries.
Why (the science): Chia seeds are incredibly high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, so they’re great for both digestion and heart health.
I love a Pear and Almond Tart for dessert, but it’s not an everyday indulgence. So, to enjoy one of my favorite desserts, I made a smoothie version that I can enjoy as breakfast, as a light and simple dessert on a weekday evening, or as an afternoon pick-me-up! It comes together in less than 5 minutes, and is incredible for digestion, as well as for keeping energy levels up and stable 😊
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 Bartlett pear, core and stem removed
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 cup oat milk
1 pitted date
How (your directions):
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds.
Enjoy immediately!
Or pour into an ice-cube tray, freeze, and blend with water or oat milk when ready to drink.
Why (the science): Pears are incredible for digestion! If you’re suffering from constipation, the fiber in pears promotes regularity and healthy digestion 😊
Refreshing, bright, and sweet, this plum mojito is best enjoyed on a hot summer day to cool off! Easy on the stomach and good for digestion, this virgin drink would also make a great appetizer before any dinner 😊
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
½ plum
6-8 sprigs of mint
Juice of ½ lime
½ teaspoon agave
2 cups sparkling water
Ice
How (your directions):
Slice ½ of a plum into 2 pieces and place in tall glass. Add mint, lime juice, and agave.
Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon or spatula, muddle the plum and mint until the plum’s juices are released and mint is slight broken apart (~30 seconds).
Add 3-4 cubes of ice and top with sparking water.
Enjoy your refreshing drink immediately!
Why (the science): Fresh mint is great for digestion, as it fights inflammation in the stomach. Don’t be afraid to chew on the mint leaves once you’ve sipped all of your mojito!
Nothing tastes more like the comfort of Fall than apples and spices! It’s too easy to make your own chutney, which serves as the perfect accompaniment to Quick-Brined Rosemary Pork Chops. Add even more flavor using spiced jam from the Preserving Place, a beautiful locally-owned and operated artisan store located in the Westside district of Atlanta and conveniently ships all across the country!
