Snack foods are usually not healthy and filled with too many calories. While there is some truth to this, there are a lot of food options that are not only simply vegetarian, but healthy and with fewer calories too. So, make snack time a healthy habit.
In this chapter, you will learn:
- How to prepare low calorie, satisfying and healthy snacks that are light on the budget.
Zesty and Tangy Baked Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes are great stuff. But instead of eating it boiled, why not add a powerful flavor combo into it by loading it with healthy spices? Try this worthy recipe to satisfy your mid-day cravings.
Calories: 160/serving (a cup)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces sweet potatoes, wedged
- 2 to 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon powdered chili
- 1/4 tablespoon powdered onion
- A pinch of cayenne pepper
Dipping Sauce:
- Half a cup Greek-style yogurt
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon citrus
How to Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll the wedge potatoes in oil and add all the powdered ingredients. Ensure that the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Let it bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned.
- While baking, mix in the peppers and yogurt in a tiny bowl. Set aside until you are ready to dip. Enjoy!
Tropical Green Tea in a Bowl
A bowl of smoothie is a sensational snack. This recipe features two interesting ingredients – lime and green tea. A bowl of this smoothie can certainly kick start your day. Find out how.
Calories: 240/bowl
Prep Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon powdered green tea
- 1 cup coconut water
- A piece banana
- ½ cup sliced avocados
- ½ cup spinach, stems removed
- 1 to 2 tablespoon citrus
- 1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
For toppings:
- Orange/lime zest
- Coconut flakes
- Power bars
How to Prepare:
- Combine all the ingredients for the smoothie in a blender and blend to achieve smooth consistency. Add more sugar or syrup as you wish.
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and choose from the toppings above.
- Eat with a spoon. Enjoy!
Gluten Free Crumbly Chewy Cookies
Ordinary chocolate chip cookies are certainly amazing, but vegetarian cookies that are gluten free are far better and healthier. If you are trying to avoid much gluten in your diet, this incredible recipe is for you to try. You will love the chewiness and crispiness!
Calories: 109/cookie
Prep time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Dry:
- ¾ cup oat flour (gluten free)
- ½ cup of sorghum
- ½ cup powdered cashews
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of nutmeg
Wet:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup sugar cane
- ½ teaspoon powdered flaxseed, mixed with 2 teaspoon water
- 1 tablespoon almond milk
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ons:
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoon cane sugar
How to Prepare:
- Preheat the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit, place a parchment paper on top of the baking sheet.
- Mix the flax seed and water in a small bowl, and then set aside.
- Combine all the dry ingredients in another bowl and combine the wet ingredients. You may add more almond milk or water in case the dough is too hard. Try to form dough balls, and when it is not cracking, you are good to go. Flatten each ball to shape the cookie.
- Combine the sugar cane and cinnamon. Roll the dough in cinnamon sugar mixture and assemble on the baking sheet. At least 2 to 3 inches apart.
- Let it bake for 10 minutes. If you want softer cookies, bake for around 8 minutes. But if you want crispy ones, bake for a maximum of 11 minutes.
- Cool the cookies for 2 minutes before transferring the cookies to serving plate. Enjoy!
Quick Veggie Snack
Do you want to have something to munch on while watching the TV or chatting with your friends? This healthy and no cook snack is highly recommended. It is low in calories and bad fats, plus it is oozing with the nutrients you need to stay fit.
Calories: 110-150/serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 5 celery stalks cut into small sticks
- 1 big carrot sliced into small sticks
- 2 pieces pita bread cut into 4
- 3-4 tablespoon hummus
- ½ tablespoon chives
How to Prepare:
- Cut the carrots and celery into bite-size sticks and set aside.
- Lightly toast the pita bread in a skillet and cut into 4 pieces.
- Spoon some hummus in a small bowl and add in chopped chives
- Assemble all the ingredients in a large serving plate. Dip and enjoy!