10 Great Healthy Snack Ideas
It may not be written on the diet plan but everyone wants a snack now and then. If you don't want to head straight for the chocolate, here are ten healthy snack ideas that may make you feel a little less guilty…
Apple slices dipped in almond butter
With just some almond butter you can make a
readily available fruit much more interesting. Take one medium apple, slice it
and apply 2 tablespoons of butter for great flavour.
Per serving:
260 calories
6g protein
Cashew nuts
Nuts are always a great snack and cashews
are often overlooked. Rest assured they contain 5g of protein are a great bite
to reach for when you're in need of a snack.
Per serving:
160 calories
5g protein
Asian pear
You can't go wrong with fruit so why not
try this lesser-known Asian pear. It's a great source of vitamin C and has an
exotic twist.
Per pear:
51 calories
1g protein
Edamame
A staple of Japanese cuisine, Edamame consists
of boiled soy beans. They're full of fibre and protein as well as a host of
vitamins and minerals.
Per half cup:
100 calories
8g protein
Honey, walnuts and baked pears
Oh so easy to get ready, but filled with
protein, fibre and energy. Just take two large pears, cinnamon, honey and
walnuts and you're good to go. You can even add Greek yoghurt to taste.
Per half pear with topping:
110 calories
1.5g protein
Baked sweet potato with yogurt and walnuts
Add some tang to a sweet potato, with Greek
yoghurt supplying extra protein at the same time. Sprinkle some walnuts on top
for texture.
Per potato:
194 calories
9g protein
Green Goddess avocado dip
Easy to make and compatible with just about
anything from bread to sliced peppers. Start with avocado and add scallion,
parsley, basil, sea salt, lemon juice and a dash of yoghurt for a smooth dip.
Per 100g:
117 calories
3g protein
Hardboiled egg
Portable, healthy and tasty - hard boiled
eggs are full of protein and make a great on-the-go snack.
Per egg:
78 calories
6g protein
Sliced capsicum
Nothing beats the tang and spice of a fresh
bell pepper. Full of potassium and vitamins, they're a great option to combine
with a savoury dip.
Per pepper:
30 calories
1g protein
Carrot sticks
Easy to prepare yet full of natural
goodness and a great source of vitamin C and fibre. Just slice, wrap and
they're good to go.
Per 3oz:
35 calories
1g protein
So now you've got 10 ideas for a quick snack… perfect for when you're feeling peckish or need to get some energy.
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