No-Cook Overnight Oats, Avocado Wraps, and Secret-Ingredient Tuna Boats
No time to cook? No problem. In this episode Elizabeth shows you how to make 3 easy-to-assemble dishes that don't require any cooking. Each can be made ahead of time or doubled to enjoy at any time. These recipes were inspired by a friend who asked Elizabeth for some easy meals her college-age son could prepare on his own. Regardless of your age, budget or kitchen situation, you will love these easy, delicious, and healthy meals.
OVERNIGHT OATS
Serves: 2
Ingredients
(use organic ingredients where possible)
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1 cup whole rolled oats
- 2-3 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Directions
- Start with a layer of sliced bananas in the bottom of a quart-sized mason jar, followed by approximately ½ -1 teaspoon almond butter, ½ teaspoon chia seeds and about 1-inch oats.
- Continue to layer in this order until close to the top. Leave about 2 inches at the top of the jar.
- Mix together unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, a pinch of sea salt and pure vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour almond milk mixture onto the layered overnight oats.
- Refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
GREEN RANCH WRAPS
Serves: 1
Ingredients
(use organic ingredients where possible)
- 1 healthy wrap of your choice (e.g. 100% whole grain tortilla, gluten-free wrap, or paleo wrap
- 1-2 tbsp homemade ranch dressing (recipe below)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 1 handful spinach, or other greens of your choice
- 1 handful micro-greens, sprouts or pea shoots
- 1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds
Directions
- Layer all ingredients, wrap up and serve!
HEALTHY HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING
Makes: 1 cup
Ingredients
(use organic ingredients where possible)
- 1 cup vegan mayonnaise (or substitute cashew cream)
- 1 tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp unsweetened plain nut milk or water
- 1 tsp granulated garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp fresh chopped dill
- 2 tsp fresh chopped chives
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
Directions
- Whisk all ingredients together then transfer to an airtight glass container to store in the refrigerator.
- Add more or less unsweetened plain nut milk or water to your desired consistency.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to develop