Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and we don’t want you to jump off the healthy eating cliff in the name of the Battle of Puebla. Conquering the Mexican fare that will be presented to you on Sunday is no easy feat…unless you have a menu planned of better-for-you versions of the Mexican dish classics.
Since Mexican food is one of our faves, we couldn’t resist sharing our healthified menu in addition to our tips for having a healthy and festive Cinco de Mayo.
Lose the guilt and dig in.
Pomegranate Guacamole from Just a Taste
No Mexican feast is complete without a guacamole starter. The antioxidant boost from the pomegranate seeds mixed in with the creamy, healthy fat ‘cado makes this guac a true winner—Cinco de Mayo celebration or not.
Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Kale Quesadillas from Cookie Monster Cooking
You definitely do not have to have a taco in hand when you celebrate Cinco de Mayo. In fact, we think you should opt for having a quesadilla. Particularly this one that is stuffed with sweet potato, black beans and kale, obviously.
Healthy Baked Churros from Live Love Laugh Lift
Yes, healthy churros exist. The sweet, cinnamon-y treat created by Kym is miraculously butter-less, eggless and contains NO white sugar! The recipe is made up of Greek yogurt and, most surprisingly, a banana. This recipe is a must for Cinco de Mayo.
Do you have a favorite recipe for Cinco de Mayo? Share it below!
Give me some chicken fajitas and I am covered! 🙂 The seasoning on those tender strips are just mouth watering!
[…] P.S. If you’re lucky enough to have a full kitchen to support your love for healthy food, we suggest checking out more healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes from our friends at Healthy Way to Cook and Bite Size Wellness. […]
Whoa, healthier churros-my mind is blown, in the best way. I have to share a recipe for healthed up sweet corn cakes:
http://scrumptiousgruel.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/sweet-corn-cakes/