It’s a beautiful Saturday and Central Park is calling your name. You’re running a little late to meet your friends for a game of ultimate Frisbee but you are starving… what do you make?... and how do you make it fast!
10. Healthy. Snacks.
On. The. Go.
The key to a healthy snack on-the-go is simplicity. When you use raw, fresh ingredients you will create the most nutritious and rewarding treats.
The first key word to a delicious snack is… peanut butter! Peanut butter can be used in many different ways, and if purchased properly, it is very good for you. The trick to finding a “clean” peanut butter is looking at the sugar levels, not buying a “well-known” brand (Jif, Skippy), and noticing the sodium intake.
From Whole Foods try: Naturally More. Naturally More is made with flax seeds (good source of Omega, Fiber, and Protein) and is gluten-free, vegan, and is made with no trans fat! (picture)
From Trader Joes try: powdered peanut butter or better known as PB2. PB2 is super tasty and only 45 calories per serving. It comes as a powder and after adding a little water (and maybe some honey!) it is the cure to any sweet tooth. (picture)
Feeling fancy? Make your own: all you need is…
1 Cup Roasted Unsalted Peanuts
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
and there you go!!
With the one of your healthy peanut butter choices then you can put it on just about anything. Personally, I love putting peanut butter on rice cakes and bananas. I usually spread peanut butter on a rice cake as an afternoon pick-me-up. *Also, you can put your peanut butter on a spoon and then grab a spoon—very grab and go!
The second name to the game is… chia seeds. Chia seeds can be “sprinkled” on anything and should be “sprinkled” on everything. They are high in dietary fiber, protein, omega-3, and omega-6. In truth, they taste like nothing. So why wouldn’t you “sprinkle” benefits on your quick and easy snacks?
Try putting them on avocado toast or adding them into your yogurt (maybe with an organic granola?). They also work well in drinks, add them to any type of liquid and watch them expand. This will be the most filling drink ever.
Also. It’s summer… soooo raw fruit. Raw fruit. All day.
Mango, watermelon, strawberries. GET IN MY BELLY.
And with any good fruit, a vegetable is the best sidekick. In summer you have to try…
Edamame in a bag with possibly a pinch on salt. Carrots with hummus. Cucumber slices with a drizzle on balsamic vinegar.
If you didn’t read any of this and just scrolled your thumb through quickly, just please, look at this cheat sheet. It will help you be less late and assist your summer bod.
10 healthy snacks:
- Peanut butter on a rice cake
- Peanut butter on a spoon with a banana
- Chia seeds on avocado toast
- Chia seeds in yogurt with granola
- Chia seeds in any liquid
- A whole mango, a knife, and a spoon
- Fresh cut strawberries
- Edamame (maybe add salt)
- Carrots with hummus
- Cucumber slices with balsamic vinegar
So there you go. Enjoy your summer day, and eat up!
