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Healthier Avocado Macaroni Salad

July 28, 2020 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a great macaroni salad. This healthier version is a fun twist on a classic and is always a hit at summer barbecues. I make this avocado macaroni salad several times a month during the summer and it always hits the spot.

Macaroni salad is a summer classic but its often loaded with fat. This healthier version uses plain greek yogurt as an alternative to mayo and includes avocados, which takes this macaroni salad to another level.

I never used to be a huge macaroni salad fan. I find that most of them have so much mayo that all I end up tasting is mayo.

If you are watching your carbs or you are gluten-free, choose your macaroni noodles carefully. I like these Light Elbows for a lower carb option.

This keeps in the fridge for several days (without the avocado and parsley) and makes a great addition to summer barbecues.

Avocado Macaroni Salad

Avocado Macaroni Salad

This twist on a traditional macaroni salad is a great addition to any summer meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp honey
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped into thin matchsticks
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 8 oz dry macaroni
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni according to the directions on the package.
  2. Once cooked, rinse with cold water and set aside to cool completely.
  3. Combine the Greek yogurt, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Combined cooed macaroni with the bell pepper, carrots, celery, onion, eggs, and avocado. Stir gently.
  5. Pour dressing on top and combine.
  6. Top with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

If you are making this ahead of time, leave out the avocado and parsley. Add them in just before serving.

© Rachel
Cuisine: Salads / Category: Sugar-free Recipes

Filed Under: Low-Sugar Recipes Tagged With: salad

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

April 16, 2018 by Rachel 2 Comments

These Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats are perfect for packing in lunches, enjoying after school, or as a quick pick-me-up mid-afternoon. My kids love having a few yummy treats around the house, and if I’m being honest with myself, I do too. Cutting out sugar has been a serious challenge for all of us. I know I’ve definitely had a few slip-ups as I’ve gone along, but overall, we’ve been making some great progress. Cutting refined sugar out of your diet doesn’t mean missing out on the fun, though.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

You’d never miss the sugar in these sugar free rice crispy treats. They still taste amazing and kids love them. I love that you can make these ahead of time and have them on hand for a quick snack and they are great on-the-go.

One of the things I worried about when I first gave up sugar was what I was going to be able to snack on. Cut fruits and veggies are great, but sometimes you want something that’s a bit of a treat.

These sugar-free rice crispy treats do that for me and they are great when I need something sweet, but still mostly guilt-free.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients

  • 4 Cup Rice Cereal – Use brown rice cereal for a healthier option. We like getting it here or using this option to save some money. 
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 3/4 Cup sugar-free peanut butter

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

In a small pot, combine the honey and peanut butter. Heat on med-high, stir constantly until the mixture begins to melt and becomes smooth.

Pour over the top of your rice cereal and gently stir to combine.

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

Press down into a baking dish. Place in the fridge to set for several hours then slice and serve (you can serve these right away but they don’t hold together as well).

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

We love putting these in school lunches, taking hiking, or just having them out so anyone can grab a quick snack.

As you can see, there are no complaints about this around my house . . .

Refined Sugar Free Rice Crispy Treats

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Filed Under: Low-Sugar Recipes Tagged With: kid friendly food, snacks, sugar-free treats, treats

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Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a mom of 6 who is working to cut the sugar out of my family's diet. After having twins a few years ago I have struggled to lose the baby weight. It turns out I had become insulin resistant. My path to weight loss started with cutting out all the sugar in my diet . . . and it was challenging. I found out that I don't just enjoy sugar, I'm addicted to it. Finding sugar-free recipes and tricks for dealing with sugar cravings has been so hard but I felt an immediate improvement in the way I felt and I lost 8 pounds within the first 2 weeks of going sugar-free.
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