Healthy Wraps: A Balance of Proteins, Healthy Fats, and Complex Carbohydrates

These wraps with Ras el Hanout Hummus and Raw Vegetable Salad are a true power package. Let's take a look at the health highlights of this recipe and why it fits perfectly into a balanced diet.

The Perfect Balance: Proteins, Healthy Fats, and Complex Carbohydrates

Our body needs a balanced mix of proteins, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates to function optimally. This recipe delivers exactly that:

• Proteins: Quinoa, chickpeas, and chia seeds are excellent plant-based protein sources that provide your body with essential amino acids and are crucial for muscle growth and repair.

• Healthy Fats: Chia seeds and almond butter offer healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E, which have anti-inflammatory properties and promote heart health.

• Complex Carbohydrates: Quinoa and chickpeas provide complex carbohydrates that help stabilize blood sugar levels and deliver long-lasting energy.

Homemade Wraps: Simple and Healthy

Homemade wraps are not only easy to prepare but also much healthier than store-bought versions. Many store-bought wraps contain additives, preservatives, and unnecessary sugars. With this recipe, you know exactly what's in it: pure, natural ingredients with no hidden additives.

Quinoa: A Nutrient-Rich Superfood

Quinoa is a true superfood and ideal for a healthy diet. It is rich in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, calcium, potassium, and antioxidants. These nutrients are especially important for women's health, as they support muscle recovery, promote digestion, and strengthen heart health.

Soaking quinoa overnight has several benefits. It reduces the level of phytic acid, which can inhibit the absorption of minerals, and makes the quinoa easier to digest. This allows your body to better absorb and process the nutrients.

The Recipe:

Quinoa Wraps:

• 150g quinoa, soaked overnight

• 150ml water

• 1.5 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tsp salt

Blend everything together and cook the wraps in a pan.

Ras el Hanout Hummus:

• 500g chickpeas

• 60g almond butter

• 2 cloves garlic

• 6 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• Ras el Hanout, curry, and salt to taste

• Enough water to achieve the desired consistency when blending

Raw Vegetable Salad:

• 1/2 cabbage

• 2 carrots

• 1 spring onion

Grate or finely chop everything and mix with:

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Marinate slightly.

Whether as a light lunch, healthy snack, or nutritious post-workout meal, these wraps offer a simple and delicious way to supply your body with the nutrients it needs. Give the recipe a try and experience the benefits!