{"id":19066,"date":"2014-02-18T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T17:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=19066"},"modified":"2014-02-19T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2014-02-19T17:52:48","slug":"healthy-microwave-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2014\/healthy-microwave-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Moving, Get Healthy! Healthy Microwave Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Healthy microwave meals may seem like a myth, but they\u2019re actually real! While you\u2019re nuking frozen pizzas, a world of healthy microwave meals are waiting to be discovered. Low fat frozen food is crammed with sugar and nasty preservatives. Preparing healthy microwave meals isn’t as easy as nuking a frozen dish, but the rewards are worth the extra effort.<\/p>\n

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The best healthy microwave meals are easy, filling and delicious. Combine canned goods with fresh ingredients to make healthy microwave meals your whole family will love. Healthy microwave meals are also a great way to get kids involved in cooking! Check out these recipes for some of my favorite healthy microwave meals:<\/p>\n

Healthy Microwave Meals: Breakfast<\/h2>\n

Instead of filling your breakfasts with empty calories, choose better, healthy microwave meals. This pumpkin oatmeal<\/a> or cinnamon breakfast quinoa<\/a> beats anything out of an instant packet. For healthy microwave meals heavier on protein, try this quiche in a mug<\/a> or quick veggie scramble<\/a>. And for a treat, check out this healthy microwave French toast<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Healthy Microwave Meals: Lunch<\/h2>\n

Mexi-melts<\/a> may not sound like healthy microwave meals, but they are when you make them the right way! You can also fix artichoke risotto<\/a> in less than ten minutes. In the mood for something lighter? Steaming\u00a0artichokes <\/a>or corn on the cob<\/a> is a great alternative to heavier healthy microwave meals.<\/p>\n

Healthy Microwave Meals: Dinner<\/h2>\n

Rushing for dinner after school or work can lead to bad, unhealthy choices. It can also mean you spend all your time slaving over a hot stove. Healthy microwave meals can help you spend more time with your family.<\/p>\n

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Mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk <\/a>paired with any steamed vegetable<\/a> is just one of many healthy microwave meals I can’t get enough of! Tuna-stuffed potatoes or quinoa and basmati pilaf<\/a> are yummy, healthy microwave meals that are easy to make. Can\u2019t get enough sweet potatoes? Try this black bean<\/a> version!<\/p>\n

Healthy Microwave Meals: Dessert<\/h2>\n

Healthy microwave meals definitely apply to dessert! This single serve brownie<\/a> cleverly cuts down on bad calories while this dark chocolate bark with pistachios and dried cherries<\/a> is easy to enjoy on the go. Make this microwave applesauce<\/a> for a healthy treat or as an ingredient for something else! These \u201cbaked\u201d apples <\/a>\u00a0almost have enough nutrition to qualify them as a healthy microwave meals addition!<\/p>\n

What are some of your favorite healthy microwave meals? Share your recipes in the Comments section!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Healthy microwave meals may seem like a myth, but they\u2019re actually real! While you\u2019re nuking frozen pizzas, a world of healthy microwave meals are waiting to be discovered. Low fat frozen food is crammed with sugar and nasty preservatives. Preparing healthy microwave meals isn’t as easy as nuking a frozen dish, but the rewards are worth the extra effort.<\/p>\n

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