Diet-Friendly Archives - Meals by Mavis

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Meals by Mavis — Sun, 29 May 2022 18:20:41 +0000

This southwest quinoa salad is one of my go to recipes for quick and easy meals. It’s great as an appetizer but can also be served as a main dish. If you’re going to a picnic or potluck this summer, this will be a good dish to take with you. […]

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Pumpkin and Oat Flour Muffins

Meals by Mavis — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:14:39 +0000

If you love muffins like I do, but want them to be nutritious, low in calories and still delicious, then you’ll love these pumpkin and oat flour muffins. These muffins are made with oat flour and rolled oats, which are naturally gluten free and more nutritious than refined wheat flour. […]

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Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwiches

Meals by Mavis — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:41:19 +0000

Chickpea and avocado salad sandwiches are vegan/vegetarian versions of egg salad and chicken salad sandwiches. Unlike a traditional salad sandwich, this version uses avocado in place of mayo as the binder, making it a healthier version of a traditional salad sandwich. You can use canned or freshly cooked chickpeas for […]

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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup

Meals by Mavis — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 01:00:05 +0000

So, I’m not the biggest fan of creamy soups, but I really like this pumpkin coconut soup. I’ve made it several times this fall and have enjoyed it each time. Even with the unseasonably warm weather that we’ve had this fall, it’s nice to have a warm bowl of soup […]

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Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal

Meals by Mavis — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 01:34:23 +0000

The weather’s getting chilly, which is the perfect time for warm, healthy baked oatmeal. This mixed berry baked oatmeal is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for cold, busy mornings. It’s easy to make and is nutritious and delicious. You can use any kind of berries that you want to make it. […]

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Saladu Nebbe (Senegalese Black-Eyed Peas Salad)

Meals by Mavis — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 21:15:09 +0000

Happy summer! I have some good news. I successfully defended my PhD thesis this week. I’ve got a few revisions to make, but once that’s done, I can submit my thesis and be finally done! I’m so happy. Anyways, lets get to the food. Saladu nebbe is a Senegalese black-eyed […]

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Israeli Couscous Salad

Meals by Mavis — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:32:10 +0000

Happy new year! Since school is back in session, I’ve returned to making quick and easy meals on the weekdays. This Israeli (pearl) couscous salad is one of my go-to weekday meals as it not only fits the quick and easy category but it’s also healthy. I’ve given up on […]

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Spinach and Lentil Soup

Meals by Mavis — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 01:27:49 +0000

Spinach and lentil soup is one of my go to weekday meals. I just make a big batch of it and store it in portions that I can take to school for lunch or have for dinner. I made this soup over the weekend and I’m really glad that I […]

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Frozen Yogurt-Dipped Blueberry Bites

Meals by Mavis — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:02:25 +0000

Berry season is here, which means fresher, cheaper blueberries all summer long! I usually use blueberries for yogurt parfait but I decided to switch things up a bit and make these frozen yogurt-dipped blueberry bites instead. Since these frozen yogurt-dipped blueberry bites keep well in the freezer, you can make […]

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Caribbean Carrot Punch

Meals by Mavis — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 22:02:12 +0000

I’m really enjoying making my own drinks this summer and as I had some carrots lying around, I decided to make carrot punch this week. Carrot punch is a nutmeg and cinnamon spiced carrot juice that’s found throughout the Caribbean. This drink might seem a little unusual at first, but […]

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