Snack ideas for spring!!
Are you trying to stick to your healthy eating plan and having a little trouble?
Look no further than here! Boredom and lack of creativity in your meals throughout the day can cause stress to take over and next minute, you find yourself falling off the bandwagon before lunchtime Monday.
We understand that it isn’t always easy but if you are prepared the day before you will succeed J
Check out our suggestions below. These options will help to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner.
Crackers With Choc Spread and Banana
Spread 2 rye crackers with Mayver’s dark chocolate spread (in the nuts/spreads aisle in Woolworths/Coles).
Top with 1 sliced small banana. Add some cinnamon for extra taste.
Banana, Kale, and Almond Milk Smoothie
In a blender, place 1 medium banana, 1 tsp honey, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 cup chopped kale, and 1 cup almond milk until smooth.
Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom
Freeze 1 cup of plain chobani yoghurt, ½ cup blueberries, and a pinch of cardamom
Quinoa Salad
Microwave ½ cup quinoa and 1 cup water for 5 minutes at full power. Reduce to 70 percent power and microwave another 5 minutes. Fluff and stir in: 2 tbsp. chopped capsicum, ¼ cup rinsed and drained chick peas, 1 tbsp. chopped parsley, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Optional: Add chicken, lean beef or eggs for extra protein
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Fruit Parfait
Layer together: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt sweetened with 1 tsp. honey, ½ cup granola, and ½ cup frozen blueberries and strawberries.
Oatmeal
Small bowl of plain oatmeal topped with fresh berries and a splash of skim milk.
Healthy Crackers
3 multigrain crackers, rice cakes or vita wheats with fat free ricotta cheese and honey
Clean Eating Yoghurt
Low-fat Chobani yogurt with chopped walnuts and honey. Add some blueberries or shredded coconut for added health benefits.
ENJOY!!
J
Amber and the team