5-MINUTE MULTIGRAIN CEREAL
Serves 1.
Note: From "Simple Vegan!" by Good Housekeeping.
• 2 tbsp. quick-cooking barley
• 2 tbsp. bulgur
• 2 tbsp. old-fashioned oats, uncooked
• 2/3 c. water
• 2 tbsp. raisins
5-MINUTE MULTIGRAIN CEREAL
Serves 1.
Note: From "Simple Vegan!" by Good Housekeeping.
• 2 tbsp. quick-cooking barley
• 2 tbsp. bulgur
• 2 tbsp. old-fashioned oats, uncooked
• 2/3 c. water
• 2 tbsp. raisins
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
In a microwave-safe 1-quart bowl, combine barley, bulgur, oats and water. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and cinnamon; microwave 3 minutes longer. Stir, then top with walnuts.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories256Fat6 gSodium5 mg
Carbohydrates50 gProtein8 gDietary fiber7 g
POMEGRANATE-BERRY SMOOTHIE
Serves 1.
Note: Adapted from "Simple Vegan!" by Good Housekeeping.
• 1/2 c. pomegranate juice, chilled
• 1/2 c. vanilla yogurt (nondairy for vegans)
• 1 c. frozen mixed berries
Directions
In a blender, combine juice, yogurt and berries; blend until mixture is smooth. Pour into tall glass.
Nutrition information per serving with soy yogurt:
Calories230Fat2 gSodium25 mg
Carbohydrates50 gProtein5 gDietary fiber5 g
BANANA-PEANUT-BUTTER SMOOTHIE
Serves 1.
Note: Adapted from "Simple Vegan!" by Good Housekeeping.
• 1 small ripe banana, cut in half
• 1/2 c. milk (soy or regular)
• 1 heaping tsp. creamy peanut butter
• 3 ice cubes
Directions
In a blender, combine banana, milk, peanut butter and ice cubes; blend until mixture is smooth and frothy. Pour into tall glass.
Nutrition information per serving using soy milk:
Calories165Fat4 gSodium85 mg
Carbohydrates28 gProtein6 gDietary fiber2 g
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