Struggling to eat healthier or control portions? These simple food swaps make it easy to replace high-calorie dishes with lighter, tasty alternatives. Here are 6 easy and delicious examples:
1. Superfood dessert
Instead of pudding or custard, mix 1 tbsp chia seeds with 250 ml (plant-based) milk to create a healthy chia pudding. Add some vanilla extract or honey, and top with blended (frozen) fruit. Let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours—or prep it the night before.
2. Healthy pancakes
Craving pancakes without the guilt? Try spinach pancakes with a light yogurt sauce for a nutritious twist. (Click here for the recipe)
3. Veggie rösti
Make your rösti with potato, onion, egg, flour, and spiralized zucchini. Top it with burrata, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
4. Schnitzel with a twist
Swap out meat for vegetables in this surprisingly delicious alternative. (Click here for the recipe)
5. Tortilla to egg wrap
Looking for a low-carb lunch or snack? Make a wrap using eggs instead of tortillas, and fill it with tuna or salmon salad. Add extras like spinach to the egg mixture for more nutrition.
6. Pizza to Portobello
Portobello mushrooms are large chestnut mushrooms—perfect for stuffing. Recreate your favorite pizza by filling them with diced veggies, cherry tomatoes, aged cheese, and pizza sauce.