We are all on a tight schedule these days from work to school to soccer practice it seems like there is no extra time to sit down to a home cooked meal, let alone have healthy snacks to grab on the go! So we are making it easier than ever to whip up these healthy snacks ahead of time to have when on the go!
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt Bites
These yogurt bites are easy to make and have just the right ingredients to make sure you are getting those probiotics and fresh fruit!
What you’ll need:
Organic whole milk plain yogurt (or greek yogurt)
Stevia to taste
Fresh Strawberry's or any fresh fruit of your choice
How to make:
Combine Stevia with yogurt and fill cupcake liners 1/3 full
Add chopped fruit on top
Place in Freezer
Protein Carrot Muffins
These protein packed muffins are free from refined sugar, oil and gluten but aren’t free of flavor! You and your family will be sure to devour these as fast as you can make them!
What you’ll need:
3 Cup Shredded Carrots
2 Cup oat flour
1 Cup whole milk plain yogurt
3 Scoops vanilla protein powder
1 Cup raisins
4 Eggs
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 Tablespoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
Optional 1/3 cup of sweetener, like coconut sugar or stevia for a sweeter muffin.
How to make:
Soak raisins in hot water for 15 minutes.
Drain raisins and combine all ingredients together in a food processor, lightly blend mixture together.
Fill Muffin tins 1/3 of the way full and bake at 350 degrees for 22 minutes!
To add a little sweetness drizzle with maple syrup before serving!
Store in an airtight container
Baked Apple Chips
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or better yet keeps the drive through away! These are a great snack to keep in your car or at your desk when you feel the afternoon cravings start to come on!
What you’ll need:
Apples!
How to make:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Slice apples about 1/16 of an inch thick
Place onto baking sheet carefully to prevent any overlap
Bake for 1 hour, flip slices and bake for another hour
Remove from oven and let slices cool and crisp up
Store in an airtight container
Muffin Tin Quiche
These are perfect for those busy mornings, well lets face it every morning! They are packed with protein and flavor and the best part is you can make a whole weeks worth ahead of time! Just quickly reheat and you have an omelet on the go!
What you’ll need:
6 Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Mix-In’s of your choice such as diced ham, bacon, onions, spinach, peppers and cheese
How to make:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease muffin tin to prevent any sticking
Beat eggs together with salt and pepper
Add mix-ins to egg mixture
Pour egg mixture into muffin tin about 1/3 of the way full
Bake for 18-20 minutes
Store in airtight container of individually wrap
No Bake energy Bites
These are a great snack to grab before you hit the gym or drop the kids off to practice. Each bite is packed with protein to help sustain energy!
What you’ll need:
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup raisins
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes for garnish
How to make:
Place the oats, almonds, and cashews in a blender or food processor. Pulse until you have a fine texture. Add the raisins pulse until lightly chopped. Add the banana and pulse until you have smooth dough.
Shape the dough into bite-sized balls and lightly coat with coconut flakes. Serve room temperature or place in the freezer and serve frozen!
Being busy doesn’t mean you have to skimp on eating healthy! We hope these recipes make your busy days a bit easier!
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