So let me start by saying that this eggless healthy cookie dough is BOMB for a dessert option that won’t kill your hard work in the gym. I’ve been working really hard to make my abs pop, but I’ve also been craving a sweet treat and comfort food occasionally. THIS, my friends, mimics the mouthfeel and taste of cookie dough- and without the worry of contracting salmonella! I’m sold. The recipe is shared below, so let me know how you like it 🙂
Breakfast and lunch this week will be consistent, but you may switch out your lunch for one of the dinner options. I’ll try to give more options next week, but remember, I’m working on a 50 dollar budget for health foods here! The second creative dish this week is sunflower seed risotto. OMG, I cannot wait indulge in this recipe come Sunday! You do need to soak the seeds overnight, so just a heads up for preparation time. I incorporated all the spring veggies in that one to receive the freshest produce that are rich in nutrients. The sweet and savory potato options should satisfy your cravings as well. I’m eager to here more feedback to better this meal plan, blog, etc. In May, I plan on being more active with having a break from school. I really want to write more posts about specific foods and their health benefits. Until then, enjoy and happy grubbing!
Meal Plan and Grocery List
Breakfast
Egg & Avo Toast
Eggs $1.79
2 Avocados $2.00
Sprouted Bread $2.99
Lunch
Black Bean Hummus and Pepper Burritos
Large Whole Wheat Wraps $2.99
Tahini $3.49
2 Limes $1.00
2 cans Black Beans $2.00
Red Peppers $2.99
Sprouted Bean Sprouts $1.99
Dinner
Sweet OR Savory Sweet Potato Dinner- Your Choice 😉
2 Sweet Potatoes $2.00
Hot Sauce $1.99
Chicken Tenders $4.99
Peanut Butter $1.99
Sunflower Seed Risotto
Unsalted Sunflower Seeds $2.00
(Make sure you have coconut oil, ghee, or grass-fed butter)
2 yellow onions $2.00
Garlic $1.99
Low Sodium Veggie Broth $1.99
White Asparagus $1.99
Green Asparagus $1.99
Peas $2.99
Cilantro $1.99
***Egg-Free Cookie Dough***
***1 can chickpeas $0.99***
***Peanut Butter $1.99***
(Assuming you have vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a sweetener such as honey or maple syrup)
***Cacao Nibs $1.99***
= $49.50
Recipes
Egg & Avo Toast
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, 1/2 medium avocado, Sprouted Rye bread. Optional: red pepper flakes and sriracha to taste.
Directions: Make 10-12 hard boiled eggs for the week. Use 2 of them to mash into 1/2 a medium avocado. Top a slice of toast (or two) with this combo, and dress with red pepper flakes and/or sriracha for taste and a metabolism boost!
Black Bean Hummus and Pepper Burritos
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, the juice of 1 ripe lime, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 Tbsp tahini, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (if on hand), 1 tsp cumin (if on hand), salt and pepper to taste. Red bell pepper slices, bean sprouts, and cilantro.
Directions: Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add water by the tsp if a smoother consistency is needed or desired. Smear this spread on a whole wheat tortilla, top with fresh red bell pepper slices and bean sprouts. Wrap up burrito style and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Split
Ingredients: Sweet potato, peanut butter, cinnamon, and you can add tahini and cacao nibs too!
Directions: Boil a sweet potato for 20-30 minutes (depending on how tender you like your taters). I love them completely mushed! Split down the middle when cooked. Add a heaping 2 Tbsp of peanut butter, sprinkle of cinnamon and drizzle of tahini. Don’t be afraid to try cacao nibs on top too- have fun with it! Just like a banana split 😉
Sweet Potato Boat
Ingredients: Sweet Potato, hot sauce, and chicken tenders.
Directions: Easy peasy- steam of bake chicken until thoroughly cooked. For the tenders, I can tell you that 10-15 minutes on each side at 350 should be good and retain moisture. While this is cooking, boil a sweet potato. When the chicken is done, shred it and toss in a bowl with hot sauce. Make sure the hot sauce doesn’t have too many additives, such as sugar or sodium. Split the spud and fill your boat!
Sunflower Seed Risotto
Ingredients: Sunflower seeds, coconut oil ghee OR butter, 2 yellow onions, garlic, low sodium veggie broth, white asparagus, green asparagus, peas, and cilantro.
Directions: Recipe provided by My New Roots. Note that you have to soak the sunflower seeds overnight, so this does take time and preparation. I can’t wait to try it out! I did not include the carrots or water chestnuts in my meal plan.
Egg-Free Cookie Dough
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 Tbsp honey or 1 Tbsp agave, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 cup cacao nibs. Optional: Add chia or hemp seeds for a nutritional boost!
Directions: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Remove skins as best you can. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until it mimics a cookie batter consistency. Fold in cacao nibs and eat by the spoonful! (Is there any other way?)
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