Frozen Bananas

Frozen bananas seem to be the next big thing, so today I tried some. They were wonderful. 
I first heard about the idea when Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian, said in an article that sliced, frozen bananas could be eaten as a healthy dessert, and tasted like ice cream. That definitely got my attention. Then Joy Bauer, also an RD, suggested on her facebook page to puree the frozen banana slices or add peanut butter or cocoa. They can be eaten this way in a bowl, more like a scoop of a creamy dessert. 
Today I just sliced a banana in bite-sized pieces like I would for cereal, placed them in a container with a lid, and put them in the freezer for a few hours. They had to thaw for about 10 minutes when I got them out. They really did taste like bites of ice cream. This is a wonderful low-calorie snack, and is also great for children.  

Burritos

It's the weekend, so I decided to prepare some bean burritos to freeze for convenience during the work week. I used whole wheat tortillas, a can of refried beans, a chopped onion, taco sauce, and mozzarella cheese. The whole wheat tortillas and beans are good sources of fiber, and part-skim mozzarella cheese is the lowest fat natural cheese. 
Just put a scoop of beans on a tortilla, add some onions, a few spoonfuls of taco sauce, and top with a sprinkling of cheese. Then roll up the burritos, and place them in a container to freeze. 

For a quick dinner or something to pack for lunch during the week, just grab a burrito from the freezer. Microwave it, and you've got a meal. Add some fresh lettuce, tomato, and cilantro, or have chips and salsa. Just remember to check the serving size on the tortilla chips. 

Greek Yogurt

Yogurt is ideal for a snack, or a healthy option when you're craving sweets. Sometimes I get bored with the same old yogurt, so I recently tried Greek yogurt. It has a thicker texture than traditional yogurt, and a slightly stronger taste. Greek yogurt is still low in saturated fat (the bad fat), and has about twice the protein of regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is lower in calcium, but at 15% of your daily value, it is still a good source. 
The extra protein can help you stay full longer, and it is great for a post-workout snack. After exercising, eat a combination of carbohydrates and protein to help your body re-fuel and build muscle.