Five Easy to Make Healthy Snacks

If you are someone like me who enjoys eating healthy snacks through the day, this is for you. Introducing healthy snacks into our daily routine benefits the entire family.

Snacks are part of our daily intake of vitamins and minerals in our bodies, ranging from vegetables to fruits.

Homemade snacks allow us to select the right amount, quality, and freshness of our food. Additionally, we can customize them in case of any food allergies.

Consider everything we subject our bodies to during the day, from extended hours sitting at the computer or desk to physical activities. Thank our bodies; we also have the privilege of experiencing our senses: touch, hearing, smell, taste, and sight. Now you have the complete picture! Our body is the instrument through which we engage with this world.

As part of a holistic lifestyle, which includes mind, body, and soul, we recognize the importance of maintaining our body’s health. As our bodies become accustomed to healthy food, we’ve observed how our energy levels rise, and our senses intensify.

Let me share some of the healthy snacks we frequently prepare at home.

Granola with coconut yogurt

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Yogurt with granola is one of my favorite snacks. The possibilities are endless when you want to make homemade granola! I have a Fall Season Granola Recipe that enhances the seasonal flavors, but you can customize the ingredients to your own preference.

We customize this snack to our needs by using coconut yogurt instead of milk-based yogurt. I like coconut, so I enjoy the added flavor to this snack.

Fruits with almond butter

Almonds are incredible nutritious seeds rich in protein, fiber, vitamin E, and magnesium among others! I enjoy the taste of almond butter, and using it as a dip for freshly cut fruit creates a delightful snack or even dessert. However, remember to consider any allergies in your family.

Beet Hummus

I grew up eating hummus, so I was so happy when I learned how to make it at home. I have a delicious carrot hummus recipe on the blog that is the base for making this beet hummus. You can follow the same recipe and replace the carrot with beets. Chickpeas (which are the base of hummus) are a good source of vegetarian protein.

One thing I did differently in this recipe is that instead of roasting the vegetables (beets) in the oven, I steam them with water to preserve the maximum amount of nutrients. I use hummus as a nutritious dip.

Kale Chips

This is my daughter’s favorite snack! Kale chips are an easy-to-make and healthy snack. Kale contains vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, among other nutrients. You can find the full recipe for Crispy Kale Chips on the blog.

The wonderful thing about this healthy snack is that can be adapted to your personal taste, and you can even add it to your kids’ school lunch bags.

Vegetables with Coconut Yogurt Dip

Dips add a different flavor to our vegetables. Creating a healthy dip increases the nutrients in our snacks. Here’s a recipe for a dip that my husband enjoys making.

Coconut Yogurt Dip

Kitchen Utensils

• Food Processor
• Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of coconut vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 Yellow bell pepper
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients in a food processor and serve with your favorite dish.

Useful tips

• This dip can be an all-purpose dressing as you can add it to a salad or any dish.
• For herbs, you can use parsley or cilantro.
• You can add a touch of acidity using either a touch of lemon juice or apple cider.
• A fun way to change the color of this dip is by adding a red or orange bell pepper.

These are only a few examples of how to make healthy snacks. As we get used to making healthy snacks, you’ll notice how your creativity starts to flourish, leading to new ways of incorporating different ingredients into our homemade snacks.