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Finally, this last chapter of recipes is going to offer your information on how you can prepare quick snacks that are also delicious when you’re on the South Beach Diet. Remember, you’re supposed to eat two snacks per day in addition to your three-meal intake for a majority of the South Beach Diet. If you don’t know what types of convenient snacks you can create for yourself while you’re on the diet, you’re going to get frustrated and more than likely bored. Read and implement the recipes in this chapter to combat these types of feelings.
South Beach Diet Snack Recipe 1: Guacamole and Cucumber Mini Bites
Directions for Guacamole and Cucumber Mini Bites
For this recipe, we are assuming that you don’t have a lot of time on your hands. This is why it’s suggested that you buy your guacamole pre-made; however, you can, of course, make your own guacamole if you have the time to do so. Once you’ve cut the cucumbers, remove the seeds in the center so that there is a hole in the center of it. Fill this hole with your guacamole. If you’re using chili powder, finish off this recipe by sprinkling all of your cucumber rounds with chili powder.
Nutritional Information Per 4 Guacamole Cucumber Rounds
Calories |
76.4 |
Total Fat |
6.7 grams |
Protein |
1.0 grams |
Carbohydrates |
4.7 grams |
South Beach Diet Snack Recipe 2: Greek Yogurt Dip
Directions:
Take your cottage cheese and put it into a blender. Process the cottage cheese for about a minute. It should be blended, but not completely smooth. Next, add the dill, the onion powder, and the yogurt. Pulse for about one additional minute, making sure that the cottage cheese is mostly blended. Place in the refrigerator for one hour before serving with some vegetables so that it’s cold when you consume it.
Nutritional Information Per 2 Tablespoons of Dip
Calories |
25 |
Total Fat |
1 gram |
Protein |
2 grams |
Carbohydrates |
2 grams |
South Beach Diet Snack Recipe 3: Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps
Directions for Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps
Begin by mixing together the mayonnaise and the horseradish. Once it’s been completely mixed, take your crisp lettuce leaf and spread this mixture over it. Layer your pieces of roast beef onto the piece of lettuce, and garnish with your watercress. Finally, roll all of these ingredients into the piece of lettuce, and enjoy a quick and easy wrap.
Nutritional Information Per 1 Lettuce Wrap
Calories |
256.1 |
Total Fat |
12.7 grams |
Protein |
25.3 grams |
Carbohydrates |
5.6 grams |
Snack Beach Diet Snack Recipe 4: Oat Bars with Apricot
Directions of Oat Bars with Apricot
Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Find a 9 by 9 baking pan. Line this with parchment paper. Next, mix together the peanut butter, the vanilla extract, and the water into a mixing bowl. Once mixed, add the egg. Whisked until these ingredients are blended. Next, mix the rest of the ingredients until everything is combined. Finally, put this mixture into the 9 by 9 pan and spread until the mixture is completely even in the pan. Put the pan into the oven for fifteen minutes. When finished, cut into twelve bars. You can either store these in an airtight container and they will be good for about a week, or you can wrap them individually and put them into the freezer. If you do this, they will last for around three months.
Nutritional Information Per 1 Apricot and Oat Bar
Calories |
154 |
Total Fat |
9 grams |
Protein |
7 grams |
Carbohydrates |
12 grams |
South Beach Diet Snack Recipe 5: Hummus Dip with Vegetables
Directions for Hummus Dip with Vegetables
This recipe requires a food processor. If you don’t have one, you can try using a blender but you may struggle to combine all of the ingredients. Begin by draining your garbanzo beans. Put them in a colander in the sink and allow them to drain while you do other things for the recipe. Next, fill your food processor with the roasted tomatoes and garlic. Pulse this mixture together for about thirty seconds. If you’re using sun-dried tomatoes, you may have to pulse longer than thirty seconds. Next, add your chickpeas to the food processor, and pulse this mixture for between one to two minutes. Next, add the lemon juice, the olive oil, the tahini sauce, and 1/8 of the cup of water. Pulse this once more, making sure to taste the mixture when it’s finished. Add more lemon and salt if need be. Place in the refrigerator with a tight lid. Eat with vegetables.
Nutritional Information Per Two Tablespoons of Hummus
Calories |
70 |
Total Fat |
6 grams |
Protein |
2 grams |
Carbohydrates |
4 grams |
South Beach Diet Snack Recipe 6: Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Directions for Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Cut each Brussel sprout in half, making sure to discard the base of the Brussel sprout and clean them for any dirt and residue that may exist on it. After you’ve trimmed and cut them, combine the olive oil, the vinegar, the honey and the Sriracha until mixed completely. Coat the Brussel sprouts with this mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Next, place the Brussel sprouts onto a baking sheet. If you have any of the sauce mix left over, make sure that you pour this over the baking sheet. Tilt the pan so that the oil can coat everything evenly, before placing the pan into the oven. Bake the Brussel sprouts for between twenty to thirty minutes. The Brussel sprouts should look toasted and golden. Eat the Brussel sprouts immediately after they’ve cooled.
