Healthy Food Recipes

I, Sarita Bazaz, the founder of The Food Affairs, would like to utilize this opportunity to share some easy, healthy recipes that can help individuals maintain physical fitness and mindful agility within their hectic work schedules.

1. Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk), 1 tbsp honey
or maple syrup, 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional).
Method:

• Combine oats, yogurt, almond milk, honey, and chia seeds in a mason jar/ container
• Add berries and vanilla extract (if desired), and mix well.
• Grab it in the morning for a quick, nutritious breakfast.

2. Veggie Sticks with Hummus
Ingredients:
10-12 Baby carrots, thin sliced half a cucumber, half a bell pepper of each colour (red,
yellow, green, or orange), sliced into strips, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, hummus (store-bought or

homemade) 2-3 tablespoons per serving.
Method:

• Wash and cut the vegetables into sticks or slices.
• Serve them with a side of hummus for dipping.
• Enjoy this crunchy, nutrient-rich snack!

3. Chickpea and Veggie Wrap
Ingredients:
Whole-grain tortillas or wraps, 1 can of canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, Mixed
veggies (e.g., 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 onion), Olive oil, Your choice of seasonings (e.g.,paprika, cumin, garlic powder), Greek yogurt or hummus, Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro or parsley), 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)

Method:

• In a pan, saute the mixed veggies with a bit of olive oil and your chosen seasonings until tender.
• In a separate pan, heat the chickpeas and season them as well.
• Warm the tortillas or wraps.
• Spread Greek yogurt or hummus on each tortilla.
• Add the sauteed veggies and chickpeas.
• Top with fresh herbs and sliced avocado, if desired.
• Roll up the wraps and enjoy a delicious and protein-packed lunch.