RECIPES
Snack Ideas
Whether a pre-workout energy boost, or getting from lunch to dinner without the hangries, snacks, just like meals, should be given some thought ahead of time to avoid a quick grab of something that provides little nourishment and messes with your metabolism and health. Snacks can provide a fun and satisfying boost during the day, and provide precious nutrients as well.
The aim would be to avoid spiking your blood sugar too high with a simple carb, absent of protein, fat, or fiber. A piece of fresh, ripe, seasonal fruit with a few nuts can be delicious and refreshing and take care of the need for a quick energy boost. Or, a couple of dates with a dab of peanut or almond butter. Snacks can be brilliantly simple, tasty, satisfying, and very nourishing all at the same time. Try these instead of cookies, chips, and soda, and watch your cravings for those less-favorable options melt away.
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How easy can it get?! Super tasty, dense with nutrition, a guaranteed boost, and so, so simple.
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A fun and easy pudding, loaded with healthy fats and a carb boost from dates. Add fresh or dried ginger for a spice boost and garnish with fresh berries to brighten it up.
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Sometimes just a quick smoothie can be very refreshing and satisfy the need. Keep some organic frozen berries on hand to make it super easy.
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Here’s a fun one for the weekend. No shortage of protein, and no need for sugar to satisfy!
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Seriously. Sometimes it can be this simple. Service with hummus, baba ganoush, cottage cheese, etc.
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Another smoothie idea— a little richer, still refreshing and easy.
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Hard-boiled eggs are a brilliant snack on their own. Add some probiotic live sauerkraut to liven it up along with always-welcomed avocado, or just have plain with a pinch of sea salt.
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Fun, easy, and good for travel. Swap out different nut butter or use dried fig in place of date for variety. Add cocoa powder for a chocolaty effect and/or spices to add some zing.