3 easy meal makeovers
Sure, readymade meals are convenient — but they can do a number on your blood sugar and your budget. Cooking at home helps save money and keeps you in the driver’s seat, meaning no hidden ingredients or supersized portions.
Love banana nut muffins? Make this easy banana-cinnamon oatmeal
$0.44 / serving*
Banana-cinnamon oatmeal
Prep Time
1 minute
Cook Time
2 minutes
Servings
1 serving
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Mix oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until cooked.
- Mix in banana, peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 344 Calories
- 19 g Total Fat
- 3 g Saturated Fat
- 126 mg Sodium
- 95 mg Cholesterol
- 38 g Total Carbs
- 8 g Fiber
- 8 g Sugars
- 14 g Protein
- 211 mg Potassium
Love frozen cheese enchiladas? Make this quick ‘n’ easy chicken tacos
$2.94 / serving*
Chicken tacos
Servings
1 serving
Serving Size
2 tacos
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Cut chicken into strips.
- Drain and rinse black beans.
- Gently warm beans and chicken in the microwave.
- Divide ingredients evenly on two tortillas: Beans, chicken, salsa, avocado.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 330 Calories
- 10 g Total Fat
- 3 g Saturated Fat
- 340 mg Sodium
- 53 mg Cholesterol
- 34 g Total Carbs
- 10 g Fiber
- 5 g Sugars
- 27 g Protein
- 669 mg Potassium
Love Chinese takeout fried rice and Kung Pao chicken? Make this Asian stir fry
$2.81 / serving*
Asian stir fry
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
1 serving
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Ingredients
Preparation
- In a nonstick pan, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over a medium-high flame. Add chicken and cook until browned evenly around 4 minutes and remove from pan.
- Heat remaining teaspoon of oil. Add frozen veggies and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken back in, along with soy sauce and vegetable broth.
- Stir until veggies and chicken are coated. Top with peanuts and serve with brown rice.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 454 Calories
- 17 g Total Fat
- 8 g Saturated Fat
- 346 mg Sodium
- 62 mg Cholesterol
- 42 g Total Carbs
- 8 g Fiber
- 3 g Sugars
- 33 g Protein
- 301 mg Potassium
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