Healthy Snack Ideas

If you are going through the day not eating anything or eating big meals with 5-6 hrs in between then it’s time to start snacking!  It just takes a little bit of fore site and a lot of excitement towards having a leaner healthier, more efficient burning engine.  If you are in a rush, throw a bunch of snacks in a bag and graze throughout the day.  Eating frequent small snacks and meals every 2-3hrs throughout the day keeps our metabolism fired up and energy high.

• fresh fruit (preferably in season), apples, pears, kiwis, banana (great for after a workout), grapes
• carrots with hummus
• celery with peanut butter and raisins
• whole grain bread or crackers with cottage cheese
• whole grain bread or crackers with a small can of tuna
• cottage cheese with banana or other fruit
• mixed nuts and dry fruit (in small amounts)
• home made muesli bars (I had a friend pass a great recipe on, see below)
• nut bars

Health Slice…I usually make double the amount and freeze some to grab on the go, I also tend to modify recipes, so I have changed it slightly, modify to your taste!

• 3/4 cup rolled oats (I use Harraways wholegrain rolled oats)
• 1 cup wholemeal flour (I use Horley’s gluten free flour)
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (I don’t use, but you may like)
• 3/4 cup bran (I use 1/2 cup ground linseed instead for the Omega 3 fatty acids)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (pumpkin seeds great too)
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup dry apricots or crystallized ginger or dates
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup apple juice

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, using hands to work the juice in and ensure everything is coated. Press the mixture into a shallow baking tin, such as a sponge roll tin. Then roll the dough, compressing and flattening the mixture. Bake at 165deg for 30minutes (or 45mins for a crispier slice). Cut into bars while still warm. Store in an airtight container.

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