Make Yourself These 5 Easy and Healthy Snacks to Munch On

Healthy Snacks

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Lots of snacks we find in stores are full of calories, preservatives, and many other unhealthy substances. While they taste great, it might be better for you to opt for healthier snacks options. Moreover, healthy snacks don’t need to be bland; try these 5 easy healthy snacks recipes and see for yourself.

Keto Tortilla Chips

If you follow a Ketogenic diet, this one is for you. But even if you don’t, these tortilla chips will still fill you up with deliciousness.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°.
  2. Melt the shredded mozzarella for around 1 and a half minutes. Then add almond flour, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Spices can be adjusted to suit your taste.
  3. Knead the mixture with your hands. Make it into a smooth dough ball.
  4. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the dough into a rectangle form with ⅛ inch thickness. Cut out triangles using a pizza cutter or knife.
  6. Put the triangle cuts on the baking sheets with some distance between each piece.
  7. Bake the dough for 12 to 14 minutes until they turn golden and crispy.

Fruit & Fiber Pots

Sometimes you come across cute pics of healthy snacks on Pinterest. They’re colorful with various fruits and topped with yogurt and seeds. Don’t just get yourself drool over your screen; make your own cute fruit & fiber pots with this recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 150g pot fat-free yogurt
  • ½ of 200g pack melon medley
  • 1 tbsp mixed seed
  • 2 tbsp fruit & fiber cereal
  • 1 tsp honey

Directions:

  1. Prepare your melon medley and put half of the package into a bowl. If you want to make smaller or bite-sized pots, dice the fruits into smaller pieces.
  2. If you’re making a large individual pot, directly add yogurt, mixed seed, and fruit & fiber cereal into the bowl.
  3. For smaller portions, add melon medley into each pot first, then yogurt, seed, and cereal. Do not mix them for a more aesthetically pleasing presentation.
  4. Drizzle the pot(s) with honey.
  5. You can eat them right away or store them in the freezer for a few minutes for extra freshness.

Sweet Potato Wedges

French fries are always a go-to as a quick hunger solver. You might have a pack of frozen fries to cook whenever you want to. Want a healthier and yummier version of that? Try to make these amazing sweet potato at home.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ kg evenly shaped sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt, or to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425° F. If you’re using an air fryer, preheat it to 400°.
  2. Cut each sweet potato into 8 wedges. Cut them again in half if you prefer smaller pieces.
  3. On a rimmed baking sheet, put parchment paper, then place an oven rack over it.
  4. Spread the wedges on top of the oven rack. 
  5. Mix the spices and olive oil in a bowl, then brush it over the sweet potato cuts.
  6. Roast sweet potatoes for 18 minutes. Turn on the broiler and roast for more 3-4 minutes.
  7. For air fryer use, cook for 10 minutes, turn them around and cook for another 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from the appliance and sprinkle salt to taste.
Healthy Snacks

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Peanut Butter Balls

Who doesn’t love peanut butter? Whether you’re serving a treat for yourself or the kids, this peanut butter balls recipe will make every tummy go smiley. To make it better, don’t forget to opt for healthier options for each ingredient.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips 
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Prepare a large bowl and add oats, coconut, chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Throw in peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp milk. Stir until it forms a crumbly texture. Add another 1 tbsp milk if it’s too dry.
  3. Line a large baking sheet and top it with parchment paper.
  4. Wet your hands and form little balls out of the mixture. Place the balls on the baking sheet.
  5. Put the baking sheet into your fridge for 30 minutes until the balls are chilled.
Healthy Snacks

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Instant Frozen Berry Yogurt

Craving for a sweet treat, yet not feeling like making a complicated recipe? Go for this yummy instant frozen berry yogurt for a quick healthy snack.

Ingredients:

  • 250g zero fat Greek yogurt
  • 250g frozen mixed berry
  • 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

  1. Prepare your blender or food processor.
  2. Into the container, throw in the ingredients.
  3. Blend them for 20 seconds until it reaches a smooth, ice-cream-like texture.
  4. Scoop into a bowl. Add some more berries and honey to taste.