1. Make eggs in a muffin tin.
Don't let the name deceive you... your "muffin" tin is quite versatile. In fact, you might start calling it an "egg tin" when you find out how useful it can be for cooking eggs...
Place whole eggs into slots in the muffin pan, bake for 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees and remove. Let stand for five minutes. Then place into cold water for approximately 30 minutes, or until cooled all the way through.
You can also make breakfast for a week by making mini scrambles in a muffin tin...
Simply scramble eggs (or egg whites) with veggies and cheese, pour into muffin pan, and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Easily grab a homemade egg sandwich on your way out the door to work during the week!
2. Cut cherry tomatoes or grapes) in no time.
While this may not be something you do on a regular basis, it can be tedious when you have to...
To save time and spice up a salad or pasta dish in a snap, try this trick: Place a bunch between two lids and gently hold them down to slice.
This will definitely save you time when you need it.
3. Peel garlic in 10 seconds.
The health benefits of cooking with garlic arenumerous, but peeling garlic can prove to be less than simple.
Good news: It doesn't have to be.
Check out this video to find out how to easily peel garlic in ten seconds or less, without leaving the scent on your fingers for days...
You simply shake garlic cloves between two bowls to peel instantly. No more excuses to not put fresh garlic in everything.
Simply scramble eggs (or egg whites) with veggies and cheese, pour into muffin pan, and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Easily grab a homemade egg sandwich on your way out the door to work during the week!
2. Cut cherry tomatoes or grapes) in no time.
While this may not be something you do on a regular basis, it can be tedious when you have to...
To save time and spice up a salad or pasta dish in a snap, try this trick: Place a bunch between two lids and gently hold them down to slice.
This will definitely save you time when you need it.
3. Peel garlic in 10 seconds.
The health benefits of cooking with garlic arenumerous, but peeling garlic can prove to be less than simple.
Good news: It doesn't have to be.
Check out this video to find out how to easily peel garlic in ten seconds or less, without leaving the scent on your fingers for days...
You simply shake garlic cloves between two bowls to peel instantly. No more excuses to not put fresh garlic in everything.
4. Thicken soup with cauliflower.
Substitute pureed veggies for cream to make deliciously healthy (or vegan) soup.
Blend the veggies with broth or milk to achieve the perfect consistency. You can also use carrots, zucchini, potatoes, or white beans.
Substitute pureed veggies for cream to make deliciously healthy (or vegan) soup.
Blend the veggies with broth or milk to achieve the perfect consistency. You can also use carrots, zucchini, potatoes, or white beans.
5. Marinate meat with coffee.
Brewed black coffee tenderizes meat and reduces the need for oil. It also gives a smoky flavor to salmon, pork, steak, and chicken.
When taken in moderation, caffeine can have several benefits. Studies have even linked caffeine to protecting against Parkinson's disease, type-2 diabetes, and stroke.
Brewed black coffee tenderizes meat and reduces the need for oil. It also gives a smoky flavor to salmon, pork, steak, and chicken.
When taken in moderation, caffeine can have several benefits. Studies have even linked caffeine to protecting against Parkinson's disease, type-2 diabetes, and stroke.
6. Bake black bean brownies.
We know. This may not sound appetizing, but it's worth trying...
You may be surprised with how tasty these come out!
Substituting black bean puree for flour in brownies will help balance blood sugar spikes as well as add protein and fiber to your treats. And it won't change the flavor, so no one has to know about your secret ingredient. This will also make for a gluten-free dessert option.
We know. This may not sound appetizing, but it's worth trying...
You may be surprised with how tasty these come out!
Substituting black bean puree for flour in brownies will help balance blood sugar spikes as well as add protein and fiber to your treats. And it won't change the flavor, so no one has to know about your secret ingredient. This will also make for a gluten-free dessert option.
7. Make your own flavored water.
Forget sugar-filled juices and artificial sweeteners...
You can cut out tons of calories (and other crap) from your diet by switching to drinking water. But that doesn't mean you have to skimp on flavor.
Make your own infused waters by steeping fruits and other ingredients overnight in the fridge.
Some possible combinations:
8. Swap avocado for mayo in your egg salad.
Instead of mayo, blend an avocado with egg yolks for a delicious meal with lots of nutritional benefits.
Mix up your lunch by putting it on a sandwich or lettuce wrap. Get the recipe here.
Forget sugar-filled juices and artificial sweeteners...
You can cut out tons of calories (and other crap) from your diet by switching to drinking water. But that doesn't mean you have to skimp on flavor.
Make your own infused waters by steeping fruits and other ingredients overnight in the fridge.
Some possible combinations:
- orange and lemon
- cucumber, watermelon, and mint
- cinnamon stick and apple
- strawberry, orange, and mint
8. Swap avocado for mayo in your egg salad.
Instead of mayo, blend an avocado with egg yolks for a delicious meal with lots of nutritional benefits.
Mix up your lunch by putting it on a sandwich or lettuce wrap. Get the recipe here.
9. Cool down with banana "ice cream" for dessert.
Looking for a guilt-free treat that tastes too good to be true? We've found your solution...
Freeze chopped bananas, then blend with some almond milk and cocoa powder.
The frozen bananas have the same consistency as ice cream and taste amazing. You can flavor the concoction any way you want with fruits, peanut butter, or my personal favorite: Nutella.
Add protein powder for an extra boost of protein that you won't even taste.
Freeze chopped bananas, then blend with some almond milk and cocoa powder.
The frozen bananas have the same consistency as ice cream and taste amazing. You can flavor the concoction any way you want with fruits, peanut butter, or my personal favorite: Nutella.
Add protein powder for an extra boost of protein that you won't even taste.
10. Snack on microwave popcorn.
Let's be clear: I'm not talking about the kind that comes in the compressed chemical-filled bags...
You can actually make your own homemade microwave popcorn in minutes without the hassle of an air-popping machine or the mess of the stovetop method.
Simply pour a quarter cup of kernels into a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate, and zap for 2:45. If there are still unpopped kernels, just run them through again.
Top the surprisingly healthy snack yourself with sea salt or Old Bay without worrying about what's really in store-bought microwave popcorn.
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