Snacking is an effective way to include extra nutrients into your diet and prevent hunger cravings between meals. Most of us tend to be unprepared when it comes to meals and will often grab meals on the go, which are usually processed and packaged. If you aim to add snacks in between breakfast, lunch and dinner you will find yourself less hungry and this also helps to keep your blood sugar levels steady so you don’t binge or overeat.
If you’re looking for healthy snack options that are good for both your body and your skin, look no further. Here are my top five healthy snacks that can be made in less than 5 minutes!
Raw Brownie Ball
I was introduced to Brownie Balls on a recent detox holiday in Bali and have never looked back! This is one of my all-time favourite healthy snacks and satisfies any chocolate craving! In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups walnuts until blended fine. Add in 1 cup dates, ¼ cup cacao, 1 tbsp coconut oil and blend until well combined in a dough consistency. Roll the mixture between your hands and form balls, dust with cacao or shredded coconut and store on a tray lined with baking paper in the fridge.
Fruit Skewers
Eat the rainbow with this fun and quick fruit recipe! Simply chop all your favourite seasonal fruit and thread onto a skewer. You can swap fruit for veggies too and include carrot, celery, broccoli, cucumber and tomato!
Veggie Dippers
Do you have a jar that you can make use of? Put 2 tablespoons of your favourite hummus or greek yogurt tzatziki in the bottom of your jar, stick a handful of carrot and celery sticks into the hummus. Screw on the lid and voila!
Banana-Cakes
One of my all time favourite pairings – banana and peanut butter. Simply top a gluten-free rice cake with 2 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter (could be cashew, almond or another fave) and half a sliced banana. Sprinkle with cinnamon for extra health properties!
Energy Bars
One of my favourite go-to snack options when I’m on the go! In a food processor combine 1 cup dates and blend until a thick paste forms. Add 1/3 cup cacao, 1/3 cup chia seeds, 1 cup almonds and/or pistachios and blend until well combined. Spread onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and press down well until a ½ inch thick rectangle forms. Wrap tightly and chill overnight in the fridge. Unwrap the block and cut into 8 bars, dust with coconut for extra brownie points!
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Olivia x
Hi! 🙂
First, I bought your guide and want to let you know I really enjoyed reading it! But I have a “problem”. I’m allergic to nuts, which is included in a lot of “healthy bars/snacks/small meals”, not just in your book, but everywhere in general. I also get REALLY bloated sometimes if I eat dates, so I try to avoid it.
Do you have any good suggestions for what I can substitute nuts with? Any good recipes for things like energy bars/balls/snacks that do not contain nuts/dates? Would be so grateful!
Monica
Hi Monica!
Dates are mainly used as a natural sweetener so you can always substitute that with honey. If there are clear skin snacks with nuts in them, you can use some oats to keep the texture and also use some additional protein powder.
In regards to the meal plan, just choose a snack from another day that you are not allergic too 🙂
Olivia x