Needing a low calorie snack that includes veggies? Carrots are a great snack for crunching and the hummus helps to fill you up. I talk with many who don’t care for hummus until they learn that it is just simply bean dip. It is mixed with tahini paste which is made from ground sesame seeds. The hummus I am enjoying is the roasted garlic flavor by Wild Garden, found at Target. If that doesn’t appeal to you there are several others to choose from. Continue reading Have Some Bean Dip
No refrigeration required and it is quick, easy and healthy. I remember nuts and raisins as a kid, except then they were in fruit cake, now I eat them as a quick snack. Raisins are a good source of potassium and other nutrients as well. Continue reading Quick Non-Messy Munchie
No frig on hand and you need a quick snack that will keep at room temp? Well, how about peanut butter and graham crackers. They can both contribute to a feeling of fullness while providing healthy nutrients. This is a snack that really has easy prep. Just get the peanut butter and spread on the graham crackers. I purchased this particular brand, Essential Everyday, from Albertson’s. To get the 3 squares, you will just simply need to break one in half. Continue reading On the Run & Hungry?
Yogurt can be quick, easy and healthy and it can also be very confusing to know which one to take home off the shelf. I like Voskos brand (purchased from Sprouts) plain nonfat Greek yogurt. I have used other brands and they work as well, just check the label. Mix with fresh fruit that is on hand to provide more volume so it will be more filling without expanding your waistline. Continue reading A Creamy, Cool Snack