This healthy Chocolate Baked Oats recipe is so easy to make and so delicious. It's like eating cake for breakfast, but so much healthier. If you love chocolate you'll love this recipe. Gluten free and vegan.
In a small bowl, mix flaxseed and water together. Set aside for 5 minutes until it thickens.
Add all remaining ingredients to blender along with the thickened flaxseed. Blend until smooth. Pour into 2 ramekins. Top with additional chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Remove from oven and enjoy immediately.
You'll love this quick and easy quinoa salad recipe that's loaded with flavor and powerful nutrients. This dish is easy to make and is a great meal prep dish to make for the week ahead. It's made with quinoa a delicious whole grain that's gluten free and packed with nutrients, fiber, protein, and beneficial plant compounds along with many more health promoting ingredients.
Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then decrease temperature to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until all of the water has been absorbed, usually about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool.
In a medium pot, add 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add in edamame. Boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for dressing.
In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, edamame and chopped veggies. Mix well. Drizzle with tahini dressing and enjoy!
Craving a sweet treat that’s comforting and easy to make? This Easy Jasmine Rice Pudding is the perfect dessert or snack! With its rich, creamy texture and hint of cinnamon, this pudding is ready in just 20 minutes. Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, it’s a delightful way to satisfy your cravings with health benefits.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy: Ready in about 15-20 minutes, making it perfect for busy schedules.
Healthy and Satisfying: Sweetened with maple syrup and made with almond milk, this recipe is a lighter, dairy-free version of traditional rice pudding.
Nutritious: Thanks to jasmine rice, this pudding offers health benefits alongside its comforting flavor.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Jasmine Brown rice (dry, organic)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1-3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
How to Make Jasmine Rice Pudding
Rinse the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice in a colander until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for a creamier consistency.
Cook the Rice: Combine the almond milk and rice in a medium pot. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes.
Add Flavorings: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Simmer: Cook on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is soft and creamy.
Serve and Enjoy: Top with optional walnuts and dried cranberries for added texture and flavor.
Potential Health Benefits of Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice isn’t just delicious—it offers a variety of potential health benefits:
Improved Immune System: Jasmine rice contains antioxidants and nutrients that may support immune function, helping your body fend off illnesses.
Promotes Healthy Pregnancy: It’s a good source of folate, a vital nutrient for pregnant individuals to support fetal development and reduce birth defect risks.
Supports Digestive Health: With its easily digestible carbohydrates, jasmine rice is gentle on the stomach, making it a great option for those with sensitive digestion.
Paired with almond milk and cinnamon, this rice pudding becomes not only a comforting treat but also a nutritious addition to your diet.
Tips for the Perfect Jasmine Rice Pudding
Topping Ideas: Add texture and flavor with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or fresh fruit.
Vegan and Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for a variety of dietary preferences.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Is Jasmine Rice Healthy?
This Easy Jasmine Rice Pudding combines wholesome ingredients to create a dessert that’s as nutritious as it is delicious:
Jasmine Rice: A natural source of energy and nutrients like folate and manganese.
Almond Milk: Dairy-free and low in calories, providing a creamy base. You can swap for any other unsweetened plant-based milk.
Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.
Cinnamon: Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, a comforting snack, or a nutritious treat to share, this Easy Jasmine Rice Pudding is the perfect choice. With its creamy texture, subtle sweetness, and nourishing ingredients, it’s sure to become a new favorite.
Easy Jasmine Rice Pudding
Julie Pace, RDN
This thick and creamy jasmine rice pudding is simply sweet and satisfying. It's so easy to make and ready in about 15-20 minutes. Top with your favorite nuts or dried fruit and treat yourself with this delicious pudding.
This Sweet potato black bean soup is a simple dinner recipe that's healthy, hearty and filling. It is full of aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, smoked paprika and more.
Seasonal allergies also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis can be a nuisance causing itchy throat, runny nose and water eyes. These symptoms develop when the immune system overreacts to allergens like plant pollen, dust or animal dander.
Treatment usually involves an over-the counter medication. However, lifestyle changes and adding certain foods to your diet may help mitigate the nuisance of allergy symptoms. Below are five foods/spices that you may want to add to your allergy fighting arsenal to help alleviate those annoying allergy symptoms.
1. Ginger
Ginger Root
Ginger has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of colds, nausea, joint pain, migraines and inflammation. Because of ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties, it may help to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
A study in the BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies assessed the efficacy and safety of ginger extract in comparison with loratadine for allergic rhinitis treatment. It was concluded that ginger extract is as good as loratadine in improving nasal symptoms and quality of life.
However, the ginger extract caused less side effects like drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness and constipation. Adding ginger to curries, stir fires and baked goods or making ginger tea is a great way to incorporate this powerful spice into your diet.
2. Turmeric
Golden Milk
Turmeric is a traditional Indian spice with a powerful compound called curcumin that provides anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic benefits. A study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology that showed an improvement in nasal airflow and a positive effect on immune response in patients with allergic rhinitis who took curcumin.
Fresh or ground turmeric can be used in cooking or taken as supplements. When cooking with turmeric, it’s recommended to pair turmeric with black pepper because it can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000%. The piperine in black pepper helps your body absorb more curcumin.
Try this delicious Golden Milk recipe that’s infused with turmeric and ginger to your bedtime routine which may help you get a more restful sleep.
3. Vitamin C Rich Foods
Broccoli
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant which helps to counteract the inflammatory allergic responses that cause allergy symptoms like sneezing and runny nose. Taking vitamin C during allergy season can help slow down the overreaction of environmental triggers by decreasing histamine production.
Adding broccoli to your diet will provide you with a good source of vitamin C. In addition, broccoli contains naturally occurring compounds which may protect against respiratory inflammation causing conditions like asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to findings published in the journal of Clinical Immunology. Below are foods that are rich sources Vitamin C that you can incorporate in your diet:
Broccoli- higher in vitamin C than oranges
Sweet yellow peppers
Berries
Brussel Sprouts
Tomatoes
Kiwi
4. Green Tea
Green Tea
Sipping on hot tea can help you to feel better when you have a stuffy nose or sore throat. Green tea is is a natural anti-inflammatory and is rich in antioxidants. The antioxidant compound called EGCG that’s found in green tea may help ease allergy symptoms.
In addition, green tea is rich in quercetin, a plant compound that promotes anti-inflammatory protection against allergens. Quercetin gives green tea its color and helps to block allergic reactions caused by pollen, dust and animal dander.
The antioxidants in green tea may provide you with many other health benefits from improved brain function, fat loss, protection against cancer, and lowering the risk of heart disease.
5. Tomatoes
Fresh Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene an antioxidant that can help reduce inflammation caused by an allergic reaction. One study suggests eating 2-4 servings of tomatoes daily helps to alleviate symptoms that were associated with asthma, such as wheezing and shortness of breath.
It’s important to note, previous studies have shown the absorption of lycopene is greater from processed tomatoes than fresh tomatoes. The processing of tomatoes breaks down the cell matrix and makes lycopene more bioavailable.
A study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the addition of olive oil in diced tomatoes during cooking greatly increases the absorption of lycopene.
Not only does lycopene offer anti-allergic benefits but also offers other health promoting benefits such as protection against certain types of cancer, promoting heart health and protecting your skin against sunburn.
To sum it up, while there are no foods that can prevent seasonal allergies, choosing foods that are nutrient-dense with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic compounds can help to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms and reduce inflammation..
Finally, it is best to consult with a registered dietitian nutritionist or your healthcare provider before adding supplements to your daily regimen or changing your diet significantly in order to avoid a food-drug interaction.
