7 Simple & Antioxidant-Packed Recipes For Everyday Diet

Our bodies produce free radicals, molecules that miss an electron. These missing-a-parts scavenge the body to seek out other electrons so they can become whole, but this process cause damage to cells, proteins, and DNA, resulting in aging and diseases.

But antioxidants are here to rescue! Commonly found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, they can ward off free radicals and protect us from their threats.  

At Neaft, we believe that dietary choices can make a real difference. That’s why we did something fun – we asked our team members to try some antioxidant recipes and pick out their favorite ones.

Here are their 7 favorite picks, from breakfast to dinner (snacks are included too).

Breakfast

Berry Green Smoothie

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

    Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1-2 cup almond milk

Directions:  

Step 1: Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth

Step 2: Enjoy:p

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Pancakes

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

    Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 1/2 cup buttermilk (or water)

Directions:  

Step 1: Put all ingredients in blender until smooth

Step 2: Drop batter onto the non-sticking pan. Bake until the tops of the pancakes are no longer wet and pancakes can be easily flipped with a spatula.

Step 3: Enjoy!

Lunch

Super Antioxidant Salad

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2 oz kale
  • 2 oz baby Lettuce
  • 2 oz baby Spinach
  • 2 oz broccoli
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 2 baby carrots
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
  • 2 teaspoon flaxseeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon olive oil dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:  

Step 1: Peel, chop, slice, dice, sprinkle; put into bowl

Step 2: Add dressing, salt and black pepper

Step 3: Enjoy!

Beans and Avocado Wraps

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES

   Ingredients

  • 15 oz black beans
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon bell pepper
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 cup spinach

Directions:  

Step 1: Cook black beans with onion, bell pepper, garlic and taco seasoning for 5 minutes

Step 2: Spread them over the center of a tortilla, add avocado, tomato and spinach

Step 3: Roll up; Repeat this process with the rest of tortilla

Step 4: Enjoy:)

Dinner

Cream of Mushroom Soup

PREP TIME: 50 MINUTES

   Ingredients

  • 500 g cremini mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 sprig fresh thyme
  • N/A salt and pepper
  • 4 cups/900 ml light chicken stock or broth
  • 3/4 sliced onion
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 75 g unsalted butter

Directions:  

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees; Add olive oil, garlic; season with salt and pepper; spread thyme on top; roast for 20 minutes; put aside

Step 2: Melt butter in a stockpot; add onion and garlic; cook until golden and caramelized

Step 3: Pour in the chicken broth; In a small bowl, whisk together flour and wine

Step 4: Stir in the wine/flour slurry and bring to a boil

Step 5: Reduce heat; stir in mushrooms; simmer until thickened

Step 6: Season with salt and pepper

Step 7: Enjoy!

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Walnut Muffin

PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES

   Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions:  

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F

Step 2: Combine all the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in two separate bowls

Step 3: Stir all ingredients in a bowl until slightly lumpy

Step 4: Spoon batter into the prepared muffin pan

Step 5: Sprinkle some walnuts on top of muffins

Step 6: Bake for 20 minutes

Step 7: Enjoy~

Turmeric Latte

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

    Ingredients

  • 350 ml milk of your choice
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)

Directions:  

Step 1: Put all ingredients in a saucepan and heat for 3-5 minutes until hot but not boiling (you can heat it in the microwave too)

Step 2: Pour into mugs and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon

Step 3: Enjoy:D