Hearty and Healthy Grain Bowl

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: water

Oat milk is a creamy alternative, while water reduces cost.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while brown sugar is more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-rich, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Dried fruit adds sweetness, while frozen fruit is budget-friendly.

Make the creamy Maple vinaigrette by combining 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup mayo, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper in a Wide Mouth Mason jar. Shake to blend.

Chop 2 large sweet potatoes into half-inch cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet.

Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.

Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the sweet potatoes.

Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 450°F for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over cubed chicken and toss to coat.

Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the chicken.

Place the chicken in the oven alongside the sweet potatoes to bake.

Rinse 1 and 1/2 cups tricolor quinoa in water until it runs clear, then add it to a pot with 3 cups of water and a sprinkle of salt.

Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.

Massage a few tablespoons of vinaigrette into the kale with clean hands for about 5 minutes until tender.

Assemble the grain bowl by placing quinoa on one side and kale on the other side of the bowl.

Add sweet potatoes to one area of the bowl and crispy chicken to another area.

Arrange sliced apples in a fan shape around the salad ingredients.

Sprinkle roasted salted pumpkin seeds on top of the bowl.

Drizzle additional creamy Maple vinaigrette over the salad.

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