September always feels a bit like the start of a new year doesn't it? The kids are going back to school and even if you don't have little ones, you might be evaluating your health and wellness goals.. riiiiight? I know I certainly feel like it's a fresh start. So let's get right to it! Let's talk about how you can avoid the mid-aft slump with smart snacking!
Why do you need to snack? It's a great way to keep your fat-burning engines revving high, your blood sugar balanced and mindless eating far out of sight. I always have a light snack mid-afternoon so I don't eat my way through the fridge when I get home in the evening. Now, I believe it's important to make sure your snacks taste amazing so you don't feel restricted and "controlled". Choosing healthy AND delicious snacks is a great way to have control with ease.
Snacking should be simple, quick to prep and super tasty. It also needs to be a source of all three macronutrients (carb/protein/fat), so it satisfies that belly, as opposed to making you more hungry, moody and bloated, which is precisely what a sugary snack can do. Here are 5 power snacks ideas:
Green Tea Infused Warm Milk
Steep 1-2 bags of your favourite green or white tea in 1/4 cup hot water
Warm up 1 cup of almond milk
Combine the green tea and almond milk
Add a sweetener such as stevia or unpasteurized honey
Chocolate Protein Snack
1/2 scoop of chocolate protein powder (Sunwarrior is a personal favourite brand)
1 cup almond or brown rice milk
Half cup water
1 tsp cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Trail Mix with Yogurt
Combine 5 almond, small handful pumpkin or sunflower seeds, a small handful of goji berries or dried cranberries
Pour over 1/2 cup of your favourite organic plain yogurt, kefir or Greek yogurt (high in protein)
1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp raw chia
Tart & Sweet Treat
1 cold and fresh granny smith apple, sliced
Spread almond butter on each slice
Sprinkle with cinnamon
Walnut Stuffed Medjool Dates
4 plump dates, seed removed
4 walnut halves
Open each date and stuff with a walnut
Another fantastic and fulfilling snack if you have time to bake, are these almond coconut power cookies.
DELICIOUS snack ideas! Love the dates one the best :)
ReplyCan't wait to try the green tea and almond milk! Will be such a warm and comforting way to wake up in the morning.
Replymmm, the green tea + warm milk sounds very inviting, and i am not a tea/coffee drinker!
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ReplyI really like peppermint tea with almond milk, perfect afternoon treat:)
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