10 Healthy and Clean Snacks

Feb 25, 2020

Do you love healthy snacks?

alt tagthought catalog EMX1eJ1BcgU unsplashWith so many people being able to share amazing ideas  for delicious tasty treats online, people looking for better nutrition have proven that food you eat in between meal time can be both nutritious and flavorful. Check out these 10 healthy and clean snacks.

Guacamole Dip

This one is super easy, and you only need a couple of ingredients. Avocado is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids and many of its components are antioxidants. That means that it can help you to fight off disease in a few different ways. All you need is 2 – 3 avocados, a teaspoon of sea salt, a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 small tomato. If you want to give it a bit of a kick, you can try grinding or mincing up a jalapeno to add to it. Put it with your favorite seed crackers for a healthy snack.

Handful of Nuts

Nut’s are one of nature’s best snacks. They’re pretty easy to find at most stores, and they’re high in protein. Regular roasted nuts are okay, but raw nuts are better. If you’re looking to get the most out of your hand earned cash, go with almonds.

Roasted Chickpeas

If you’ve never had roasted chickpeas, then you’ve been missing out. Chickpeas are a high protein and have great benefits for the gut because they help feed important colonies of gut flora. This helps your good bacteria to keep the harmful types of bacteria at bay. They also have the added benefit that they are what have been called, slow carbs because of how they break down in your body. This process helps them to keep you full for longer, so they’re the perfect thing for staving off hunger. Just rinse and hand dry some chickpeas. Toss them with virgin olive oil and your favorite spices. Bake at 200∞C until they reach a golden brown color. You can let them cool and snack away!

Handful of Trail Mix

It doesn’t take a whole lot to put together your very own trail mix. Just select 5 of your favorite nuts. If you want you can also mix in some seeds too. Select one or two naturally dried fruits that you love, and there you go.

Kale Chips

Kale has been one of the most celebrated foods by health and nutrition experts in years. In the last 10 – 15 years this leafy vegetable has made its way into everything from salads to smoothies in a coup that could dethrone the most beloved of vegetables, but there’s one more thing that you might not know, and it’s that this king of greens makes a great chip. Just preheat your oven to 165∞C. While the oven is heating, rip the kale into small sections. Wash and dry the pieces, then place them on a surface with olive oil and your seasons selection. Bake until crispy.

Frozen Blueberries

It’s as simple as it sounds. All you need is some blueberries, and you freeze them. Find them fresh at your local grocery, and it’s even better if they’re locally sourced little blue fruit. They make a great sweet treat, or you can blend them into a smoothie. It’s another great way to get those antioxidants.

Apple Slices with Almond Butter Drizzle

Apples have been tied to health for years, and many people swear by them as a general remedy for hunger pains. Apples are also super high in fiber and pectin, so you can have one and know that your skin and liver will thank you for the extra help. Simple and delicious, just a few slices of apple with a very dainty thin drizzle of almond butter over the top. Full of protein, and a great way to settle that craving for sweet things.

Freshly Sprouted Salad

Sprouted salads are well known for their nutrient rich greens. High protein selections like those with beans will keep you satiated for longer periods. There are a million ways
to enjoy these salads, so it’s best if you get out there and experiment.

Nut or Seed Butter Covered Rice Cake

Nut and seed butters are high protein spreads that are also high in fiber. If you rub a spoonful of your favorite butter a rice cake, you’re have a fast, tasty snack that can get
your through morning.

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