CHAMPAIGN–
With every new year, come new goals– and some of those directly impact your diet.
So setting healthy goals for yourself can be crucial. Beth Peralta from the U of I Extension joins us for Healthy Living.
Overnight Blueberry Oats
¼ cup steel cut oats
¼ cup quick oats
½ cup 1% milk
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
½ tsp. vanilla extract
- Put all ingredients in a reusable container (such as a mason jar or glass bowl with a lid) and mix together.
- Store in the refrigerator overnight for eating at breakfast the next day.
Southwestern Salad Mason Jar Lunches
Makes 4-5 lunches
Ingredients
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1 lb. ground beef, lean
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½ cup onion, chopped
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1 Tbsp. chili powder
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2 tsp. dry oregano
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½ tsp. cumin
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1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
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1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
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1 cup grape tomatoes
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2-3 cups lettuce, shredded or broken into bite-sized pieces
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½ cup cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
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4 Tbsp. ranch dressing, low-fat
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- Brown ground beef and onion together in a medium skillet, add chili powder, oregano, and cumin.
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Make a layered salad in a mason jar using this order.
- Bottom to Top: Ranch àTomatoes à Beans à Meat à Cheese à Lettuce
- Store mason jars in refrigerator.
- Bring an extra bowl, if desired, for eating at meal time.