Dr. Zaidul Akbar

If you are looking for a quick bread that isn’t too sweet, this applesauce bread is for you! The recipe uses whole wheat flour for a more robust flavor and texture. Then, some of the sugar and fat typically found in quick bread recipes is substituted with smooth, thick applesauce. You can use store bought applesauce or make your own, both taste great in this recipe. Cinnamon and nutmeg are added to the batter for a hint of fall spice. Next, the batter is given added bulk with the addition of rolled oats. Finally, chopped walnuts bring additional flavor and crunch to every slice.

Smoothies are a convenient and colorful way to start your day, but some recipes can be filled with added sugar and fat. For a healthy meal or snack, stick to the basics: fruit and veggies.

Every successful smoothie contains two main ingredients: fruit and/or vegetables (often frozen) and a liquid, such as fruit juice, vegetable juice, or milk. Other possible ingredients include yogurt, nut butter, seeds, spices, herbs, and more. Many smoothies also include a few ice cubes to keep the mixture nice and cold. Often, recipes can be tweaked to meet different dietary requirements or tastes—feel free to swap out dairy products for non-dairy ones or change up the spices and juices.

Spinach, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives belong together! They taste delicious in this healthy, hearty, and wholesome breakfast wrap!

When my husband and I honeymooned in Greece we loved eating eggs with Kalamata olives and feta! The cheesy, salty, tanginess combined with freshly scrambled eggs is so delicious! The spinach adds in some green and packs a healthy punch because it is iron-rich!

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This wrap is super easy to whip together on a weekday morning. You can also make a bunch of these on the weekend and then wrap them and freeze them! They can be reheated in the microwave or toaster oven. Simply scramble more eggs and have plenty of tortillas on hand! Egg whites can also be substituted. There is always a debate as to whether whole eggs or egg whites are better for you! I go for the whole eggs to get the nutrients from the yolks, but either way, packs a ton of protein!

Ingredients
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
4 Kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1 white or whole-wheat tortilla
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Acai bowls make a delicious, cool, and antioxidant-rich breakfast that is perfect for your busy schedule.

Acai bowls are like a smoothie in a bowl. It's kind of like having healthy ice cream for breakfast They are so refreshing and give you a nice boost of energy. Oatmeal and cream of wheat, move aside. Add this acai bowl to your list of breakfasts in a bowl.

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The acai is pureed when it is frozen so it becomes like a sorbet. It is typically topped with granola, some kind of fruit, and honey. It's nice to mix it up with different kinds of fruits and types of granolas. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and bananas are super popular fruit toppings. You can also substitute fruits like papaya, kiwi, or mango to make this tropical acai bowl even more colorful. Adding seeds like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and chia seeds are tasty additions that add some nice texture and nutrition.

There are a few brands of acai puree, and you can usually find them in health food stores. Just be aware that some are unsweetened, and some are sweetened. If you are using unsweetened, adding the pineapple and honey will sweeten the bowl. Add a little more honey you like.

Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh pineapple, plus more for serving
2 pouches frozen acai puree
1/4 cup orange juice, or other juice
1 teaspoon candied ginger
1 tablespoon shredded coconut
1/2 cup granola
1 tablespoon honey

A lot of "healthy" bars are simply cookies in disguise. Not only is this bar not a cookie, but its name is so fun to say that you’ll want to make them just so you can tell everyone that you’re baking a big batch of banana bread bars.

They contain 9 grams of protein from egg whites and only natural sugars from fruit. The toasted wheat bran gives the bars a bready flavor without the addition of flour, while the cinnamon, bananas and walnuts deliver that classic beloved banana bread taste. For an extra-delicious boost, pop a bar in the toaster oven briefly, then follow with a slathering of chunky natural peanut butter.

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Though it’s based on the popular Rx Bar, these bars are less chewy and more banana bread-like. That’s because they contain liquid egg whites rather than powdered. Keep them in the refrigerator and eat within about a week.