Healthy Alternatives • Nikki Kuban Minton http://nikkikubanminton.com How To Become A Healthier, Fit, NEW YOU- Free Fitness Coaching Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:35:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 National Tortilla Chip Day!! http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-tortilla-chip-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-tortilla-chip-day http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-tortilla-chip-day/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9977 National Tortilla Chip Day has arrived!! Tortilla chips are my favorite and a much better option when talking about snacks, but they also can be filled with salt, fats, and calories. If you want to enjoy snacking without all the guilt, you have to give this next recipe a try. Baked Tortilla Chips are not […]

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]]> National Tortilla Chip Day has arrived!! Tortilla chips are my favorite and a much better option when talking about snacks, but they also can be filled with salt, fats, and calories. If you want to enjoy snacking without all the guilt, you have to give this next recipe a try. Baked Tortilla Chips are not only simple to make, they are homemade with only 2 ingredients!! Honestly, they taste fresher and more delicious than any chip out of a bag. Let’s celebrate today with authentic, healthy, baked tortilla chips!!  

Ingredients

15 corn tortillas cut into wedges

Nonstick cooking spray

1 tsp. Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375° F.
  2. Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with spray. Arrange in a single layer on two baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.
  3. Sprinkle with salt.

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-tortilla-chip-day/feed/ 0 9977 Peach Melba Cookies & Creamy Shakeology http://nikkikubanminton.com/peach-melba-cookies-creamy-shakeology/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peach-melba-cookies-creamy-shakeology http://nikkikubanminton.com/peach-melba-cookies-creamy-shakeology/#respond Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9953 Peach Melba is a french dessert of poached peaches and vanilla ice cream topped with a raspberry sauce… sounds yummy, right? Well, this shake is a replica of that very dessert with a healthy twist!! Don’t worry if it’s not peach season because Peach Melba Cookies & Creamy Shakeology uses frozen peaches in the recipe. […]

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]]> Peach Melba is a french dessert of poached peaches and vanilla ice cream topped with a raspberry sauce… sounds yummy, right? Well, this shake is a replica of that very dessert with a healthy twist!! Don’t worry if it’s not peach season because Peach Melba Cookies & Creamy Shakeology uses frozen peaches in the recipe. Enjoy!!  

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Cookies & Creamy Shakeology

¾ cup sliced frozen peaches

½ tsp. pure vanilla extract

¼ cup fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, peaches, and extract in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into a serving glass.
  2. Garnish with raspberries.

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/peach-melba-cookies-creamy-shakeology/feed/ 0 9953 National Pizza Day with Cauliflower Crust Pizza!! http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-pizza-day-with-cauliflower-crust-pizza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-pizza-day-with-cauliflower-crust-pizza http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-pizza-day-with-cauliflower-crust-pizza/#respond Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9923 Slice up a piece of pizza tonight for National Pizza Day!!! Maybe though, you are trying to eat clean and pizza doesn’t exactly fit into your meal plan. Well good news… pizza can actually be healthy with a few modifications. “Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese shares her simple, nutritious recipe for a veggie-packed pizza made […]

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]]> Slice up a piece of pizza tonight for National Pizza Day!!! Maybe though, you are trying to eat clean and pizza doesn’t exactly fit into your meal plan. Well good news… pizza can actually be healthy with a few modifications. “Portion Fix creator Autumn Calabrese shares her simple, nutritious recipe for a veggie-packed pizza made on a baked cauliflower crust instead of dough.” Check out her recipe in the link below for cauliflower crust pizza… the best of both worlds!! 

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-pizza-day-with-cauliflower-crust-pizza/feed/ 0 9923 7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them http://nikkikubanminton.com/7-flour-alternatives-and-the-best-ways-to-use-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-flour-alternatives-and-the-best-ways-to-use-them http://nikkikubanminton.com/7-flour-alternatives-and-the-best-ways-to-use-them/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:30:23 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9893 Flour is a very popular ingredient in many recipes especially baking, but did you know that there are many alternatives to flour? Maybe you are gluten-free, maybe you just want a change, or maybe you are looking for a more nutritious option. There are many different flour substitutes but every recipe requires certain ingredients so […]

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]]> Flour is a very popular ingredient in many recipes especially baking, but did you know that there are many alternatives to flour? Maybe you are gluten-free, maybe you just want a change, or maybe you are looking for a more nutritious option. There are many different flour substitutes but every recipe requires certain ingredients so it may require some trial and error. Check out some of these alternatives to flour in the link below. 

7 Flour Alternatives and the Best Ways to Use Them

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/7-flour-alternatives-and-the-best-ways-to-use-them/feed/ 0 9893 National Croissant Day!! http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-croissant-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-croissant-day http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-croissant-day/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:00:40 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9884 National Croissant day is here, so it’s time to break out the rolling pin and start this puff pastry gem. Croissants could be filled with unwanted calories, with lots of butter and sugar, but there are ways to cut down the fat by making your own. Check out the recipe below… with only 59 calories […]

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]]> National Croissant day is here, so it’s time to break out the rolling pin and start this puff pastry gem. Croissants could be filled with unwanted calories, with lots of butter and sugar, but there are ways to cut down the fat by making your own. Check out the recipe below… with only 59 calories per croissant, you will be happy you didn’t pass this one up!!  

https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2012/05/make-your-own-croissants

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/national-croissant-day/feed/ 0 9884 PB&J Sandwiches Can Be Healthy If You Follow These 3 Tips http://nikkikubanminton.com/pbj-sandwiches-can-be-healthy-if-you-follow-these-3-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pbj-sandwiches-can-be-healthy-if-you-follow-these-3-tips http://nikkikubanminton.com/pbj-sandwiches-can-be-healthy-if-you-follow-these-3-tips/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:06:38 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9576 “Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you?” Sometimes you just crave that simple, yet delicious PB&J but it may not be the healthiest option…. UNLESS made the right way?!? Check out these 3 tips in making a childhood favorite healthier in […]

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]]> “Nothing says comfort food like a good ‘ol peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But is this lunchbox favorite healthy for you?” Sometimes you just crave that simple, yet delicious PB&J but it may not be the healthiest option…. UNLESS made the right way?!? Check out these 3 tips in making a childhood favorite healthier in the link below. 

PB&J Sandwiches Can Be Healthy If You Follow These 3 Tips

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/pbj-sandwiches-can-be-healthy-if-you-follow-these-3-tips/feed/ 0 9576 Get to Know This Trendy “Super Snack” http://nikkikubanminton.com/get-to-know-this-trendy-super-snack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-to-know-this-trendy-super-snack http://nikkikubanminton.com/get-to-know-this-trendy-super-snack/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2022 18:00:19 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9483 Have you ever heard of a puffed water lily seed? This “super snack” is becoming very trendy and taking over the grocery store aisles!! Imagine a cheese puff but a lot healthier for you… well that’s a puffed water lily seed. “Also known as Makhana, puffed water lily seeds come from the Euryale ferox plant, […]

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]]> Have you ever heard of a puffed water lily seed? This “super snack” is becoming very trendy and taking over the grocery store aisles!! Imagine a cheese puff but a lot healthier for you… well that’s a puffed water lily seed. “Also known as Makhana, puffed water lily seeds come from the Euryale ferox plant, a type of water lily.” These seeds are found in ponds in Asia, harvested, and then “popped”. That once pea-sized kernel turns into a crunchy, puffed snack. Learn more about this trendy snack in the link below.  

Puffed Water Lily Seeds: Get to Know This Trendy “Super Snack”

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/get-to-know-this-trendy-super-snack/feed/ 0 9483 Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice http://nikkikubanminton.com/chicken-and-cauliflower-fried-rice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chicken-and-cauliflower-fried-rice http://nikkikubanminton.com/chicken-and-cauliflower-fried-rice/#respond Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9474 It’s National Fried Rice Day!! Unfortunately, fried rice can be filled with unhealthy fats and carbs. Today I’m trying an alternative recipe that still embodies the wonderful textures and flavors of fried rice but is a whole lot healthier. Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice is made with ground chicken, cauliflower, and various veggies of your […]

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]]> It’s National Fried Rice Day!! Unfortunately, fried rice can be filled with unhealthy fats and carbs. Today I’m trying an alternative recipe that still embodies the wonderful textures and flavors of fried rice but is a whole lot healthier. Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice is made with ground chicken, cauliflower, and various veggies of your choice. A healthier take on a favorite… I promise you won’t be disappointed!! 

Chicken and Cauliflower Fried Rice

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/chicken-and-cauliflower-fried-rice/feed/ 0 9474 6 No Added Sugar Drinks That Are Perfect If You’re Sick of Water http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-no-added-sugar-drinks-that-are-perfect-if-youre-sick-of-water/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=6-no-added-sugar-drinks-that-are-perfect-if-youre-sick-of-water http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-no-added-sugar-drinks-that-are-perfect-if-youre-sick-of-water/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:00:59 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9405 H2O is the best option when you just need to quench the thirst and hydrate your body, but we all get tired of plain, old water sometimes. What are some options when you are looking for a change but without all the sugar? Here are 6 no added sugar drinks that are perfect alternatives to […]

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]]> H2O is the best option when you just need to quench the thirst and hydrate your body, but we all get tired of plain, old water sometimes. What are some options when you are looking for a change but without all the sugar? Here are 6 no added sugar drinks that are perfect alternatives to water in the link below. “It’s important to remember that you want to eat your calories, not drink them as a general rule,” explains Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD. 

6 No Added Sugar Drinks That Are Perfect If You’re Sick of Water

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]]> http://nikkikubanminton.com/6-no-added-sugar-drinks-that-are-perfect-if-youre-sick-of-water/feed/ 0 9405 Broiled Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese on National Mac and Cheese Day!! http://nikkikubanminton.com/broiled-cauliflower-mac-cheese-on-national-mac-and-cheese-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=broiled-cauliflower-mac-cheese-on-national-mac-and-cheese-day http://nikkikubanminton.com/broiled-cauliflower-mac-cheese-on-national-mac-and-cheese-day/#respond Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0000 http://nikkikubanminton.com/?p=9271 Mac and cheese is a staple in a lot of homes around the U.S., and on national mac and cheese day, it’s just an excuse to have a creamy bowl of the delicious pasta!! If you are looking to cut back the carbs and still enjoy mac and cheese, then I have the perfect recipe […]

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]]> Mac and cheese is a staple in a lot of homes around the U.S., and on national mac and cheese day, it’s just an excuse to have a creamy bowl of the delicious pasta!! If you are looking to cut back the carbs and still enjoy mac and cheese, then I have the perfect recipe for you. Broiled Cauliflower “Mac” & Cheese is a great substitution for a carb friendly dish. The cauliflower is broiled to give it that nice soft texture like pasta and once the cheese sauce is poured on top, you won’t even know you are eating cauliflower instead of noodles!! 

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7898442/broiled-cauliflower-mac-cheese/

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