Healthy Snack Recipes
If you just want a simple snack without making full fledged
healthy snack recipes, then try some of these ideas.
If you want a little more variety, here are a few recipes to keep things interesting.
Herb Roasted Nuts
2 cups of shelled nuts(almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or walnuts)1 tablespoon of peanut oil or grape seed oil 2 tablespoons of fresh herbs chopped finely (basil, rosemary, or oregano) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper Place the nuts in a bowl and toss with the chopped herbs, the oil, and the salt until all the nuts are evenly coated. After they are coated, put them on a baking sheet and place them in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Allow them to bake for 10 minutes, tossing them once in between so they roast evenly. Once removed from the oven, add additional seasoning to your taste if you desire. They can be eaten warm, or cooled then placed in an airtight container to be enjoyed within a few days. One serving is about 10 nuts.
Quick Guacamole Dip
1 ripe avocado (medium sized)1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/2 cup of fresh chopped cilantro Kosher Salt & Ground Pepper to taste Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop it out of it's shell into a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients and mash with a fork until all the ingredients are combined. This dip can be served with carrot sticks, or pieces of celery. Recipes makes 2 servings.
Apple Berry Salad
2 cups of cored & diced granny smith apples2 cups of fresh pitted cherries 1 cup of fresh blueberries 1 cup of halved strawberries Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss with the dressing recipe found below: 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 tablespoon of honey (raw honey if you can find it) 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh mint 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt Mix together well, and serve with the fruit salad. This healthy snack recipe contains 6 servings.
White Bean Dip
1 16 ounce can of cannellini beans2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of finally chopped basil leaves 2 cloves of minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon of fresh chopped rosemary Drain and rinse the beans. Place the beans in a bowl and mash them with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and add Kosher salt as well as the Ground black pepper to taste. Serve with vegetable sticks of your choice. Makes about 3 servings.
Simple Cereal & Nut Mix
4 cups of a low-sugar whole grain cereal1/2 cup of raw almonds 1/2 cup of dried blueberries or cranberries 1/cup of unsalted sunflower seeds Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing them thoroughly. Then they can be divided into 6 smaller containers. This healthy snack recipe has 6 servings.
Blueberry-Banana Smoothie
1 cup frozen blueberries6 ounces of plain fat-free yogurt 1 peeled banana 1 scoop of protein powder 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed Put all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and serve. This recipe makes 2 servings.
I hope you enjoy these healthy snack recipes. Please feel free to check back, since we will continue to add additional recipes to this section.If you have some recipes that you would like to see posted, feel free to click the Contact Us tab to send us your ideas.

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