If you’re bored with your usual morning and afternoon between meal snacks, here’s some ideas for healthy snacks. The combination of fibre and protein contained in these snack options means they’ll help keep you full in between meals.
10 almonds + 5 dried apricots
While nuts are a great snack, portion size is important – count them out as it’s easy to go overboard. Here, almonds provide protein and heart healthy fats while dried apricots are a good source of fibre.
4 Vita-Weat crackers with cottage cheese and tomato
While many think crackers are a healthy option, many are high in fat, and in particular saturated fat. Some crackers has as much fat as potato chips. However Vita Wheat crackers fit the bill for a healthier cracker. Serve with cottage cheese for a protein boost.
Peanut Butter Power Balls
These are really quite delicious, especially when you’re craving something sweet. One ball contains 80 calories, 5g of fat, 1.8g of sugar and 4.8g of protein. Found thanks to Fit Sugar
Ingredients (makes 16)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate
Mix all ingredients together, roll into balls and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
150g low fat yoghurt sprinkled with a teaspoon of LSA.
LSA is a blend of ground linseed (also known as flaxseed), sunflower seeds and almonds. It’s a good source of fibre and rich in the essential fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6. Serve on top of yoghurt for a extra nutrition boost.
Carrot, capsicum and cucumber sticks with a tablespoon of hummus
Boost your vege intake with this low calorie snack. Hummus provides protein and a bit of extra flavour to your vege sticks.
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