16 Nov Simple Snacks

Simple snacks

Picture this… its 10am. You had brekkie at 6.30. Your belly is rumbling because you did an awesome workout with me this morning and you are considering taking a stroll to the kitchen at work and helping yourself to a handful of biccies. Sound familiar?

Don’t let the munchies undo your hard work exercising, get organised and have some great snacks on hand to get you through to lunch.

Here are some easy ideas to make sure your morning tea is something you can brag about on Instagram. They are based on how much time you have to get organised so there is something for everyone.

Running out the door

Don’t rush out to work empty handed! If you struggle for time in the morning keep a few things in your fridge or pantry and you will stave off the mid-morning munchies without hitting the bickie box. Our suggestions are:

Cereal Bars can be an easy grab on the way out the door but check out the packets for the amount of sugar in them. Carmens Bars are a good choice.

Nuts are full of great fats and protein, just don’t eat too many of them at one go. I suggest around 15 almonds as a snack.

Fruit is your best friend, is portable, good for you and easy to stash in your bag. Try to keep at 2 standard pieces a day.

Quick Fix

Got 5 minutes to spare to make something? Try these quick fixes which are way healthier than a bag of chips, and they taste better too!

Green Smoothies (link) are fantastic, full of fruit and veg and can be made up the night before and kept in the fridge.

http://simplegreensmoothies.com/

Homemade hummus (link) and veggie sticks keep for a few days so you have no excuse!

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/5103/hummus

Protein Balls (link) are another tasty bite that can stave off the afternoon slump and keep your energy up until dinner time.

https://www.thehealthychef.com/2011/09/protein-power-balls

Time on your hands?

If you are amazingly organised you can prepare for the week ahead by cooking up some healthy alternatives and popping them in the freezer. Here are a few suggestions:

Muffins (link) can be made in advance and if you go for a healthy option can be a great snack.

https://www.thehealthychef.com/2011/10/muesli-muffins/

Cereal bars can keep you full till lunchtime, but if you don’t want a ready made one have a go at this tasty recipe (link).

https://www.thehealthychef.com/2012/01/muesli-power-bars/

So now you have no excuse when the biscuits are calling your name, eat a healthy tasty snack instead and give yourself a pat on the back.