Creative Healthy Snacks
Hello? Who doesn't love snacking all day everyday?
when.. we all know it's bad for our health.
PS: Alright, sometimes we can say snacking days are counted as "cheat day" (so eat all we can, right?).
No, dear readers! We're doing it all the wrong way! Please, never spoil your healthy gifted body with those salty junks.
Instead, make your own healthy snacks from home to munch!
Fact101 - According to a recent research in America by USDA, many have been overeating calories and lesser nutrients are consumed at the same time.
Eating the right snacks will give you the right amount of nutrients and calories which will help keep your body energized and lose weight! Try having snacks that contain protein and fibre. Avoid carbohydrate snacks!
And so, without further ado, I'll be sharing extra great recipes and ideas on how to make healthy and delicious snacks!
1. Baked Sweet Potatoes Fries
Everyone is a fries lover (don't deny)! Be it getting fries from McDonalds, KFC or even from college's canteen, it is an unhealthy snack!
All you can do is to replace those fries with sweet potatoes which are rich in Vitamin A, K and C!
Preparation time: 25 to 30 minutes
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
What you will need:
- Sweet potatoes
- An oven, a roasting pan, cooking brush
- Olive oil, chili flakes, kosher salt
How to make them?
a) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
b) Cut four sweet potatoes in sizes of 1-inch wide wedges.
c) Place the sweet potatoes on a roasting pan
d) Brush the sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
e) Turn the sweet potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes.
f) Remove pan from oven and 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt.
Food is then ready to be served!
2. Strawberries Balls
These strawberry balls are super easy to be made. Well, all you ever need is a processor and you're ready to go!
Preparation time 20 minutes
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
What you will need:
- 200g strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 3/4 cup oats
- 2 tablespoons white chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons acai powder (optional)
- *coating; 2 1/2 desiccated coconut or extra
How to make them?
a) Process strawberries until smooth.
b) Add the remaining ingredients and process until finely chopped and mixture comes together.
c) Place the extra coconut in an extra bowl to coat.
d) Roll the strawberry balls in the coconut to coat.
Enjoy your snack with some extra honey, if you'd wish!
3. Wholemeal Banana Pancakes
Pancake lovers, are you here with me? YES, this is for you guys!
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
What you will need:
- 2 large bananas
- Jug and pan
- 1 1/2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Honey and reduced-fat passion fruit yogurt, for serving
How to make them?
a) Mash 1 banana into a bowl (1/2 cup of mashed banana).
b) Make a well in the center.
c) Combine mashed banana with buttermilk, eggs and honey in a jug.
d) Pour into well and whisk till smooth. (stand for 10 minutes)
e) Spread olive oil onto pan and medium heat it.
f) Put 1/4 cup batter into pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles appear.
g) Turn it over and cook for a minute or 2 until it's golden and cooked.
h) Transfer to a new plate.
Slice the remaining banana and nicely decorate it on the pancake. For additional topping, add some honey over the pancake and some fresh yoghurt.
For snacks, simple slice the pancakes into smaller servings.
However, if you're lazy enough like a sloth to do all these recipes shown above.. do not worry; for I have easy snacks which you do not even need much time to prepare. Just get it from the grocery store near you!
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| Clockwise from top left: edamame, frozen grape, pomegranate and skim milk. |
4. Edamame
TAKE NOTE: Mummies-to-be, try avoid consuming too much of edamame as they are less mature than soybeans. Despite its rich nutrients, there are several side effects like allergies, reproductive problems, bleeding and fertility problems when consuming edamame throughout the pregnancy period.
5. Frozen grapes
6. Pomegranate
- My all time favourite fruit that contain much benefits! This fruit has anti-inflammatory effects which protects one from cancer and other chronic diseases. It also helps in maintaining the blood pressure, guard the brain and memory.
7. Any other fruits with skim milk
- Skim milk is rich with protein, vitamin B12 and minerals which help to lose weight. A great replacement for milk and definitely a health booster!
Do leave a comment on which is your favourite snack and why so?
Signing off.
Leeleng
