Recipes as easy as ABC with the Health Messengers of SOMD!
We have a variety of Healthy Athlete inspired recipes that include SOMD Snacks, Messenger Meals, and Healthy Sweets. All of our recipes are easy to make and use healthy ingredients. Each recipe includes an accompanying video from a Health Messenger to help make it easier to follow along. Health Messenger Home Cooking recipes are designed to be nutritious and delicious, so you can be sure that you are eating healthy and enjoying every bite!
SOMD Snacks
Description
Banana and peanut butter is a classic combination that is tasty and satisfying. It can be enjoyed as a snack by spreading peanut butter onto banana slices, as a sandwich by making a peanut butter and banana sandwich, or as a topping for oatmeal, waffles, and pancakes.
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 1/4 cup Peanut Butter
Recipe
Step 1: Peel the Banana
Step 2: Use a knife and spread the peanut butter on the banana
Step 3: Eat
This week's Health Messenger, Faith McLuckie is sharing her Healthy SOMD Snack, Salsa Guacamole! If you need a quick & delicious snack, follow Faith's instructions by watching her video! If you make this delicious recipe, what would you rate it 1-10? #InclusiveHealth
- Avocado
- Lime
- Your Favorite Salsa
- Tortilla
- Canola Oil Spray
- Any Spices You Prefer
Step 1: Cut up avocado and smash it in a bowl
Step 2: Add salt and pepper
Step 3: Add your favorite salsa
Step 4: Mix together
Step 1: Place tortilla on oven-safe pan
Step 2: Spray with canola oil
Step 3: Add seasonings
Step 4: Cut into triangles
Step 5: Put in the oven at 350 until desired crispiness
Description
This #HealthMessenger SOMD Snack was created by Global Health Messenger, Jimmy Tadlock and it is one of our simplest recipes yet! Remember eating Lunchables as a kid? Well, you can still do that as an adult! Cheese & Crackers is a quick and easy snack that works perfectly as a post-workout snack. Check out the newest recipe and let us know if you try it out!
Ingredients
- Favorite Cracker(s)
- Favorite Cheese(s)
Recipe
Step 1: Place your crackers on a plate
Step 2: Take out cheese and slice it into small, cracker-size pieces (or buy precut cheese) OR spread it like Jimmy is!
Step 3: Repeat until your curb your cracker craving!
Step 4: Enjoy!
Description
Do you have a busy schedule or need a boost after a workout? We have a new smoothie recipe jam-packed with vitamins and nutrients to make the perfect SOMD sweet treat with our newest #HealthMessengerMeal created by Health Messenger, Annu Singleton!
Ingredients
- Fruits of choice, suggested 2-3
- Milk, almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut water
- Tumeric
- Honey
- Oatmeal
- Coconut oil
- Cinnamon
- Ice
- Greek Yogurt
Recipe
Step 1: Collect all of the ingredients needed
Step 2: Grab blender
Step 3: Add ingredients and blend until you reach desired consistency
Step 4: Put smoothie into cup
Step 5: Top with berries or an ingredient for an extra touch!
Messenger Meals
Description
Health Messenger Willie is ready to share his chicken fried rice recipe. This is an easy meal you can make for just yourself or your whole family. There are very few ingredients and it should take less than 40 minutes (even less if your rice is pre-made). Check out the recipe below and Willie's video to accompany his Messenger Meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups White or Brown Rice
- 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 1/2 lb Boneless Chicken
- 1/2 Cup Onion
- 1 Cup Mixed Vegetables (peas and carrots are good)
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Optional: 2 Tablespoons Yum Yum Sauce
Recipe
Step 1: Cook rice as directed on the package.
Step 2: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Step 3: Add the onion and veggies (carrots and peas) and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and Yum Yum sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 5: Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until rice is heated through. Serve hot.
Description
This #HealthMessengerMeal is perfect for any day of the week! Make a large portion or a side for a dinner! This healthy and delicious messenger meal recipe is just in time for summer and national salad day!
Ingredients
- Spinach or lettuce
- Celery
- Cucumbers
- Apples
- Grapes
Recipe
Step 1: Take lettuce or spinach and add to bowl
Step 2: Chop other ingredients to the size of your liking
Step 3: Mix all together
Step 4: Top with your favorite dressing
Step 5: Optional: add your favorite meat for protein
Step 6: Enjoy!
Description
Need a quick and healthy snack? Athlete Leader, David Godoy made a delicious potato salad and created a great step-by-step cooking video for you. If you make this recipe, share your results and tag Special Olympics Maryland.
Ingredients
- Potatoes (1 bag)
- Onion (¼)
- Celery (1-2 stocks)
- Bell peppers (2 bell peppers)
- Sour cream (1 16 oz container)
- Salt and pepper
Recipe
- Step 1: Cut potatoes and make a pot of water.
- Step 2: Put potatoes in the pot for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: Chop other ingredients and put them in a bowl.
- Step 4: Once the potatoes have cooked, put in an ice bath or the freezer to let cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Step 5: Once cool, add all of the vegetables to the potatoes, then add 1 container of sour cream.
- Step 6: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 7: Enjoy!
Healthy Sweets
Description
Health Messenger Elaina Camacho wants you to try her favorite healthy sweet. This is an easy snack you can make for just yourself or a friend! There are a handful of ingredients and it should take about 10-15 minutes to make! Check out the recipe below and Elaina's video to accompany her Healthy Sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mixed Berries (frozen or fresh)
- One handful Ice (only if using fresh berries)
- 1/2 cup Milk (your choice dairy or non dairy)
- Optional: Honey
- Optional: Nonfat Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Recipe
Step 1: Measure out ingredients you want
Step 2: Add ingredients to blender
Step 3: Blend until desired consistency
Step 4: Enjoy!
Description
What is your favorite healthy snack? Global Health Messenger, Jimmy Tadlock is showing us his recipe to delicious Yogurt Parfaits! Check out our new, quick, and easy Health Messenger Meal that is guaranteed to give you energy and a source of fiber!
Ingredients
- Favorite yogurt
- Favorite fruit
- Favorite toppings
Recipe
Step 1: Take out your yogurt, fruit, and topping options and get them assembled in front of you. Optional: put into bowls to make decorating easier.
Step 2: Put yogurt into parfait bowl and top with however many fruit and topping choices you choose
Step 3: Enjoy!
Description
There's nothing better than a bowl of ice cream after a long hot day, but what if we told you this ice cream is one ingredient and super easy? Check out our newest #HealthyMessengerMeal by Global Health Messenger, Abby Gibbons! Let us know if you try this delicious SOMD Treat!
Ingredients
- Banana
Recipe
Step 1: Take banana and cut it up
Step 2: Put bananas into a ziplock bag and freeze for 2 hours
Step 3: Take out bananas and put into blender until at the consistency you like
Step 4: Optional: add milk to make the bananas more creamy
Step 5: Enjoy!
