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*
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Ingredients
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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
- 19g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 126mg Sodium
- 95mg Cholesterol
- 38g Total Carbs
- 8g Fiber
- 8g Sugars
- 14g Protein
- 211mg Potassium
Love frozen cheese enchiladas? Make this quick ‘n’ easy chicken tacos
$2.94 / serving*
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Ingredients
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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
- 10g Total Fat
- 3g Saturated Fat
- 340mg Sodium
- 53mg Cholesterol
- 34g Total Carbs
- 10g Fiber
- 5g Sugars
- 27g Protein
- 669mg Potassium
Love Chinese takeout fried rice and Kung Pao chicken? Make this Asian stir fry
$2.81 / serving*
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Ingredients
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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
- 17g Total Fat
- 8g Saturated Fat
- 346mg Sodium
- 62mg Cholesterol
- 42g Total Carbs
- 8g Fiber
- 3g Sugars
- 33g Protein
- 301mg Potassium
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