Healthy snacks guaranteed to keep the hunger pangs away
From smoothies to wraps, healthy snacks offer convenience and the punch needed for relief from the dreaded afternoon energy slump.
We have all been in that place where your day gets so busy that there is no time to stop and have a filling meal, but when those hunger pangs start calling, think again before reaching for that chocolate bar or packet of chips.
These tasty and easy snacks can satisfy your appetite and give you energy until your next meal.
Black Bean Wrap
Ingredients:
- 1 large tortilla (whole grain or gluten-free)
- ⅓ cup salsa (I like Chi Chi’s Thick and Chunky – Mild)
- ⅓ cup black beans (low sodium, rinsed and drained if using canned)
- ¼ cup organic frozen corn
- ¼ avocado chopped
- 1 Tbsp. black olives sliced
- 1 cup baby greens (arugula is especially yummy)
- 2 sprigs cilantro (optional)
How to:
- Warm tortilla in microwave about 30 seconds
- Pour salsa in a strip on the half of the tortilla.
- Spread black beans, corn, avocado and olives over salsa.
- Tear leaves off cilantro stems and sprinkle over bean mixture. (Discard stems.)
- Top with baby greens.
Banana Almond Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut water,
- half a cup of plain Greek yogurt,
- 3 tablespoons of almond butter,
- 1 scoop of whey protein powder,
- 1 tablespoon of hulled hemp seeds,
- 1 frozen banana,
How to:
Throw all ingredients in a blender, add 1 cup of ice in a blender and mix until smooth. Enjoy!
Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup non-fat plain or Greek yogurt,
- 1/3 cup 100% grape juice,
- 1 tbsp peanut butter in a mason jar.
How to:
Combine all ingredients in a mason jar.
Take a Ziploc bag and add ice and salt.
Take the Mason jar, put in the Ziploc bag, and shake.
Loaded Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water.
- Fruits such a apples. berries, pears and bananas
- 1Tbs chopped nuts
- 1Tbs hemp seeds
- 1TYbsp flax seeds
- 1tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
How to:
Cook the oats with 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water.
Top with fruit, like apples, pears, berries, unsweetened coconut flakes or bananas, and a tablespoon of chopped nuts, hemp seeds, or flax seeds.
Peanut Butter on Toast or Fruit
Good old peanut butter is a perfect solution for afternoon cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole-wheat bread slice
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 cup blueberries, strawberries or bananas
How to:
Toast 1 Whole-wheat bread slice
Spread Peanut butter
Top off with fresh fruit like blueberries or banana for an extra dose of fibre.
Coconut Chia Pudding
In a large bowl, combine chia seeds, syrup, vanilla, and 1/8 tsp salt, making sure there are no clumps. Whisk in coconut and almond milks.
Transfer to a jar, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Serve topped with fresh berries.
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