What did we learn from the article on expanding snack sales below? Customers want natural,healthy snacks. So I thought I give you my versions of some healthy snack that you can make at home. Salty. Crunchy. Savory. Creamy. Sweet. No matter what kind of tooth youve got, Ive got a snack thats guaranteed to hit the spot. Bonus: All of these delicious options are full of filling protein or fiber, under 200 calories, and without all those nasty additives! Curry Roasted Chickpeas Heat 1½ tsp olive oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ½ c rinsed, drained, and dried No Salt Added Chickpeas Cook 5 to 7 minutes, flipping frequently. Toss with ½ tsp curry powder and a generous pinch each of cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt. Perfect for movie night! WHY ITS SMART: A combo of 7 g protein and 6 g fiber spells serious staying power, keeping you fuller longer. Garlicky Bean Dip With Fennel Puree ½ c rinsed and drained Cannellini Beans, 1Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ clove garlic, and a generous pinch each of dried thyme and sea salt in food processor until smooth. Serve with cucumber cut into matchsticks. WHY ITS SMART: Garlic and thyme add flavour without articficial flavourings 60 gKale Chips WHY ITS SMAR:T A chip that serves up more than 4 times your day’s worth of bone-building vitamin K and 60% of immune-boosting vitamin A. Parmesan-Chive Popcorn Pop 2 Tbsp plain Popcorn kernels. Whisk 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp water, 2 generous pinches of garlic powder, and a generous pinch of sea salt in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave 10 seconds. Drizzle over popcorn. Toss well. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp finely chopped chives. WHY ITS SMART: Heart healthy olive oil instead of butter. Greek Yogurt Deviled Egg Halve 1 hard-boiled egg. Remove yolk and mash with 1 Tbsp plain Greek-style yogurt, ½ tsp Dijon mustard, and a pinch of sea salt. Spoon into egg halves. Top with 1 Tsp chopped chives WHY ITS SMART: doesn’t get much more protein rich and low-carb than this Citrus Whipped Cottage Cheese With Honey Drizzle Whip ¾ c 1% low-salt cottage cheese, 1 tsp lemon zest in blender until smooth. Drizzle with ½ tsp honey. WHY ITS SMART: A sweet treat that won’t spike your blood sugar, just to have you crashing an hour later. Edamame (frozen eg. Heinz) Shelling these before eating will mean you take longer to eat them and easier recognize once you’re satisfied. WHY ITS SMART 100g deliver 11 grams of protein plus 5 grams of fiber for 122 calories. Need I say more? Tzatzkiki With Whole Wheat Pita Wedges Whisk 1/2 plain Greek-style yogurt, ¼ c shredded cucumber, 1tsp lemon juice, and ¼ tsp garlic. Serve with 1 whole grain pita. WHY ITS SMART: protein + wholegrains for sustained energy release Roast Pear With Cinnamon-Spiced Greek Yogurt Wrap 1 quartered Bosc pear in alufoil. Bake in 180°C oven until tender, 20 minutes. Cool slightly. Top with ¼ c plain Greek-style yogurt whisked with ½ tsp agave nectar and a generous pinch of cinnamon. WHY IT’S SMART: Tastes like dessert,but doesn’t get much healthier,high in fibre,vitamins and protein too! Bananas With Chocolate Fondue Microwave 2 Tbsp 60% dark chocolate chips 10 seconds at a time, stirring until melted. Serve as a dip with 1 sliced banana. WHY IT’S SMART: Indulging in moderation,will help you avoid late-night pantry raids. Quick Cranberry-Almond Baked Apple Mix 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tsp brown sugar, and ½ tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over 1 halved, cored apple. Cover and microwave until tender, 4 minutes. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp sliced almonds. WHY IT’S SMART: Tastes like applecrumble, but quicker, healthier with no nasties in sight
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:28:37 +0000