The Healthiest Carbs You SHOULD Be Eating

When it comes to maintaining a healthy diet, many people tend to avoid carbs altogether. However, not all carbs are created equal. Here are 15 delicious plant-based recipes that showcase the Healthiest Carbs You SHOULD Be Eating!

1. Smoky Sweet Potato Soup

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This Smoky Sweet Potato Soup by Jackie Sobon is smoky but not overly so, a little sweet but still savory, and super-satiating. Though the toasted bread is optional, a crusty slice of sourdough is the best choice!

2. Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl

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This Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Cereal Bowl by Michele Elizabeth is so simple to make, vegan and gluten free, healthy and packed with protein and flavor! The nutty quinoa mixed with cinnamon and nut butter is just so super yum and warming!

3. Protein-Packed Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

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It may seem weird to eat quinoa in the morning but it actually makes a great breakfast. This Breakfast Quinoa Bowl by Jesse Lane Lee is a tasty vegan, gluten-free meal that will keep you feeling happy and full until lunchtime! The secret is making the quinoa in non-dairy milk with delicious spices. Then it’s topped with fruit and protein-packed seeds and nuts for extra power. This quinoa breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start your morning!

4. Sweet Potato Pecan Baked Oatmeal

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Sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with cinnamon, this oatmeal is out of this world! The sweet potato pairs perfectly with the crunchy & sweet pecan topping. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and a generous spoonful of peanut butter. This Sweet Potato Pecan Baked Oatmeal by Taavi Moore is a great breakfast to save for the rest of the week. Just store in an airtight container in the fridge and warm up in the microwave or stovetop for a couple of minutes. A perfect serving of pecans in every bite. You may think that putting sweet potato in oatmeal is a bit of odd. But with the right pairing of sweetness from the maple syrup and spice from the cinnamon..it’s simply delicious!

5. Banana Oat Cranberry Bread

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This easy-to-make Banana Oat Cranberry Bread by Julie Zimmer is plant-based, moist, and delicious. It’s low in sugar and made with ground-rolled oats (oat flour), ripe soft bananas, fresh frozen cranberries, and almond milk. When blended and cooked together, these ingredients create their own natural sweetness. This loaf is great to have at breakfast time, as a mid-day snack, or for dessert. A slice before working out will also give you a boost.

6. Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

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Enjoy oatmeal on the go with this simple Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal by Kat Condon! Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free, these oatmeal cups are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

7. Buckwheat Noodle Stir Fry

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Tender buckwheat noodles lightly tossed with tamari and coconut nectar sauce and served with mushrooms and plenty of fresh greens. Doesn’t this Buckwheat Noodle Stir Fry by Molly Ashworth sound like a delicious lunch idea? Drizzle some Sriracha on top if you like it spicy.

8. Buckwheat-Oat Pancakes 

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These Buckwheat-Oat Pancakes by Lenny Wu are gluten-free and vegan, but they still have that fluffy pancake texture. This recipe is perfect to whip up for Sunday morning brunch, or even make a batch and keep it to eat for the week!

9. Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

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A little smoky and a little sweet, this Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl by Great Vegan Meals for the Carnivorous Family, Amanda Logan is so comforting and warm on chilly mornings without being heavy. It’s a little like eating a silky risotto… but for breakfast!

10. Bomb Beets Burgers

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If you’re looking for a delicious plant-based burger, this one ‘beets’ any meaty ones! Though they may look beety – the flavor is anything but! The vibrant color and the delicious flavor will have you and your guests making these Bomb Beets Burgers from Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD all week long!

11. Cuban Black Bean Mango Bowl

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This hearty Cuban Black Bean Mango Bowl has all the elements you’d want for a filling dinner. Enjoy this Cuban-inspired meal that features black beans, a refreshing mango salsa, and protein-packed quinoa.

12. Red Quinoa and Mango Salad With Lime Dressing

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This Red Quinoa and Mango Salad With Lime Dressing will make the perfect side dish, or have seconds and make it a dinner. It contains a nice combination of sweet, tangy and a little spicy with lots of healthy protein.

13. Baked Apples

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These Baked Apples by Gabriela Lupu are easy, simple, and absolutely delicious. Use apples that are very ripe if you want the baked apples very sweet.

14. Hearty High-Protein Lentil, Kidney Bean, and Chickpea Chili

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Loaded with lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas, this chili is low in fat while being very high in pure plant-based protein! This Hearty High-Protein Lentil, Kidney Bean, and Chickpea Chili will help to keep you fuller longer and less inclined to grab at that bag of potato chips later on in the evening.

15. Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Porridge

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Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek‘s Apple Cinnamon Buckwheat Porridge is an easy and delicious breakfast that will start your day off right. Buckwheat, despite the name, has nothing to do with wheat, and it’s not a grain, but a seed. Therefore, buckwheat is gluten-free and safe to eat if you’re on a gluten-free diet. Buckwheat Porridge keeps really well refrigerated in an air-tight container, so make a pot ahead, then portion out in air-tight containers for the week. You can also add in the coconut yogurt and almond butter, but add diced apples and roasted hazelnuts just before serving (or in the morning) so they keep the crunch.

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