Snack Attack - TRY THESE HEALTHIER OPTIONS
Snack foods will either make or break your healthy eating ambitions. Snacking is a natural part of life, but unhealthy snacking doesn’t have to be. By giving your snack times a little forethought and preparation, you can actually make them an opportunity to add nutrient dense calories to your system that improve your health. Here are 6 healthy snack recipes that will add a sumptuous healthy delight to your day and that you can prepare in just a few minutes.
Fluffy Coconut Pancakes
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 large eggs
¾ cup coconut milk
½ teaspoon all-natural sea salt
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, divided
½ cup coconut flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
Method
1. Mix the eggs, coconut milk, salt and 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil in a large bowl.
2. Thoroughly combine the coconut flour and baking powder in a small bowl. Mix into a batter.
3. In a heavy bottomed skillet, heat the remaining coconut oil on a medium heat.
4. Scoop the batter into a skillet, using a ¼ cup measuring cup for each pancake. Cook for about 1 minute and then turn. Cook for another minute, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Fruit Punch Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients
¾ cup coconut milk
2 kiwi fruit, peeled
1 banana
1 cup frozen sweet dark cherries
½ cup almond milk
¼ cup 100% white grape juice
Method
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
Pulse for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and well blended.
Pour into glasses and serve – can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Fresh Fruit Compote
Serves 1
Ingredients
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh fruit (i.e. plums, peaches, strawberries)
Method
1. Stir the cinnamon and vanilla with fruit and enjoy!
Banana Coconut Bread
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 ¼ almond meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup fruit puree
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
¼ cup flaxseed flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch by 5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine the almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, fruit puree, cinnamon, eggs, bananas, and flaxseed flour in a large bowl. Mix well.
3. Fold the chopped walnuts and coconut flakes into a batter. Pour the batter into a prepared pan.
4. Bake for 45 minutes.
5. Let the bread sit in the pan for 45 minutes. Remove from the pan and sit on a wire rack. Let cool completely and serve.
Dark Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
Serves: 1
Ingredients
1.5 oz. dark chocolate 99% cocoa
4 oz. milk
1 tablespoon coconut flakes
1 tablespoon almond flakes
Method
1. Melt the chocolate
2. Blend the chocolate and milk for 30 seconds.
3. Top with flakes of coconut and almonds.
Cinnamon Swirl
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup low fat or nonfat plain yogurt or Homemade Yogurt
½ cup low-fat or non-fat milk
½ cup raisins
½ cup chilled cooked brown rice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 or 5 ice cubes
Method
Combine the yogurt, milk, raisins, and rice in a blender and blend until smooth.
Add the cinnamon and ice and blend again, until smooth.
Divide between 2 glasses and serve, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
