Snacks

 

Snacks don't have to be unhealthy! Here are some snacks which will give you an energy boost and keep you going until your next meal.

 

Apple rings -  Air-dried apple rings available from health food shops.

 

Avocado -  Halve and eat with a spoon or drizzle with balsamic vinegar and black pepper.

'Bounce Balls' - These tasty snacks make a great change from your usual chocolate bar! 
Find a local stockist at www.bouncesnackfoods.com  

Eggs -  A boiled egg makes a great portable protein snack. Make sure they’re organic, free range.

 

Fish Pate  - Blend smoked mackerel or tinned salmon with garlic or lemon juice & some
organic natural yoghurt or purchase ready made from supermarkets. 

 

Fruit -  Don’t forget just plain old fruit. Try cherries or blueberries, eat a kiwi with a spoon or cut
a pear into bite size slices. Make up a fruit salad to keep in the fridge for when you're peckish.
Opt for low and medium GI fruits for slow releasing energy.

 

Hummous -  Eat with vegetable sticks like peppers, celery and carrot.

 

Munchie Seeds - Buy ready made in bags or make your own - lightly toast a baking tray of
sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds in a low oven for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle
with soya sauce whilst still hot. Allow to cool, break up the mix and store in an airtight container.

 

Nakd Bars - Nakd produces a range of delicious snack bars that are a 100% natural and contain no added sugars. The Nakd and Trek bars are a blend of unsweetened fruit, rolled oats, nuts and spices.
Find out more at: www.eatnakd.com

 

Nut butters - Try cashew, almond or pumpkin seed butter. Spread on 2-3 oatcakes.

 

Popcorn - Make your own fresh popcorn; eat plain or with a light sprinkling of seasalt.

 

Trail mix -  Most healthfood shops sell bags of mixed unsalted nuts, dried fruit & seeds.

 

Yogurt -  Try soya or goat’s/sheep’s/cow’s yogurt. You can buy small pots of Sojasun or Yeo Valley from supermarkets.