Finding healthy snacks during the holiday season may seem inconvenient because of all the readily available food at work, home, or holiday gatherings. We got you covered! Here are 5 satisfying and yummy snacks that you can make in minutes! Each recipe has a balance between carbs, protein, and fat so you are satisfied and won’t feel hungry after.
- Monkey Toast
Ingredients:
- Dave’s killer Powerseed Bread
- 1 tbs Plain Almond butter
- ½ banana sliced
- Sprinkle with chia seeds
Directions:
Use a couple slices of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of almond butter on top. Then add slices of banana and chia seeds!
- Strawberries and Whip
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tbs. Light Coco whip
- 1 tbs. dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbs. Crushed toasted pecans
Directions:
Slice 1 cup strawberries and place in a bowl. Add some coco whip, dark chocolate chips, and crushed toasted pecans on top!
- Pumpkin Protein Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Arbonne Vegan Pumpkin Spice Protein
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbs Almond butter
- ½ banana
- ½ cup ice
Directions:
Add all ingredients above into a blender. Then blend until smooth and creamy!
- “Sugared Pecans”
Ingredients:
- 1-2 tbs Coconut oil
- Salt
- Monk fruit sugar
- Cinnamon
- Toast in the oven at 220 degrees for 45 minutes (turning occasionally)
Directions:
Toss pecans in coconut oil and sprinkle with salt, monk fruit sugar, and cinnamon. Then toast in the oven at 220 degrees for 45 minutes while turning occasionally.
- Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs chopped walnuts
- Banana sliced into 3 inch chunks
Directions:
Microwave dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Skewer banana slices and dunk into chocolate. Then roll in walnuts, lay on parchment paper and toss in the freezer to firm up.
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
- Small organic peppers
- Goat cheese
Directions:
Hollow out small organic peppers and stuff them with some goat cheese!
Healthier snack options are plenty tasty! You just need to know what spices, flavors, or foods to put together, so here are some ideas to get you started! The New Year is coming up quick so if you need some help getting started early, let’s set up a time to chat.
