I am a firm believer that it is not our main meals that cause us to either put on weight or not lose it as rapidly as we might like. Rather it is the snacks through the course of the day, that cause us the problems.
We can try to convince ourselves as much as we want that we can fight those snacking urges, but the only person you will be fooling is yourself, and if you go to work without a healthy alternative when the snacking urge arrives later in the day you will get sucked into the food trap and end up eating something that destroys all your good work. So have a look at these wonderful snacks and kick that weight into touch.
PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY YOGURT CUPS
You’ll Need
– ½ cup vanilla yogurt
– 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter
– 2 teaspoons jam
How To
In a small bowl mix yogurt and peanut butter until they become smooth.
Top with jam and, if you want, some crushed peanuts.
BANANA BITES
You’ll Need
– 1 banana
– 2 tablespoons almond butter
– 1 whole wheat tortilla
How To
Spread the almond butter in an even layer on the whole wheat tortilla. Be sure to get all the way to the edges.
Place a banana at the end of the wrap and roll it up.
Use a sharp knife to gently cut the wrap into slices.
CHERRY CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX
You’ll Need
– 1 cup roasted salted almonds
– ½ cup dried cherries
– ¼ cup chocolate chips
How To
Combine all three ingredients in a bowl and stir. Create individual portions to prevent over-indulging!
FROYO BITES
You’ll Need
– 1 ½ cups vanilla yogurt
– ¼ cup dried cranberries
– ¼ cup pistachios, shelled and crushed
How To
Line a muffin tin with baking cups. Fill each with ¼ cup of yogurt.
Top with cranberries and pistachios.
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT ENERGY BITES
You’ll Need
– ¾ cup dates, pitted and soaked
– ½ cup toasted hazelnuts (or peanuts), shelled and peeled
– 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
How To
Combine ingredients in the bowl of your food processor. Blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Roll into balls.
Refrigerate for up to 7 days or freeze for 6 months.