Easy Power Ups

As we approach the end of this year, we’re going back to the basics and sharing our favorite ways to Power Up meals to ring in 2026 with easy steps.

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Top Salads with Beans

Spinach Chickpea Salad

Add a bit of crunch and protein to any salad by topping it with at least ¼ cup of beans. Navy beans, black beans, and chickpeas are the most popular choices.

Elevate Breakfast with Food

4 Healthy Yogurt Bowls

A cup of mixed berries, a sliced pear, diced bananas - they’re all great options to give your breakfast a delicious Power UP. Serve them on top of your oatmeal, yogurt, peanut butter toast, or as a side to your breakfast eggs.

Transform Soups with Whole Grains

Vegetable Barley Soup

Warm soups are so cozy on chilly nights. Make them heartier by using whole grains as a main ingredient – barley, quinoa, wild rice, kamut, and farro are all great options.

Sneak In Veggies

Sheet Pan Veggies & Protein

Prep a large batch of roasted veggies and sneak them into any meal you can. Breakfast? Serve your eggs on top of the veggies for a country-style skillet meal. Lunch? Add your roasted veggies to a salad and top with your favorite grilled protein. Dinner? Serve your roasted veggies with your favorite casserole.