When choosing a snack, opt for one that's full of fiber. Fiber helps you feel fuller between meals, can reduce heart disease and risk of diabetes and certain cancers, keeps you regular, and feeds the good bacteria in your gut.
1)Rosemary Popcorn Mix: Toss 2 cups air-popped popcorn, 2 Tbsp. roasted unsalted almonds with 2 tsp. Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil and ½ tsp. dried rosemary.
2)Rice Cake Sandwich: Spread 1 Tbsp. almond butter on a brown rice cake. Sprinkle with ½ tsp. flaxseed and some ground cinnamon. Top with ½ sliced apple and another brown rice cake.
3)Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait: Layer ½ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup raspberries, 2 Tbsp. whole grain, low sugar granola, 2 tsp. peanut butter and 1 Tbsp. roasted unsalted peanuts.
4)Chick-Pea Salad: Toss ½ cup rinsed canned chickpeas, ¼ cup halved grape tomatoes, 1 Tbsp. red-wine vinaigrette and 2 sliced olives.
5)Garlic-Sesame Edamame: Prepare ¾ cup frozen edamame in pods according to package directions. Toss with 1 tsp. sesame oil, ½ tsp. garlic powder and ⅛ tsp. kosher salt.
6)Crackers with Spicy Avocado: Top 6 whole-grain crackers with ⅓ sliced avocado, 1 tsp. hemp seeds, ⅛ tsp. salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
7)Air-Fryer Kale Chips: Toss kale with olive oil, soy sauce and salt in a medium bowl; rub the leaves together well so they are completely coated. Place the kale mixture in basket. Cook at 375 degrees F until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket and stirring the leaves every 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the basket and quickly sprinkle with sesame seeds and cumin.
8)Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel Seasoning: Spread pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Bake at 300 degrees, stirring once, until lightly toasted, about 40 minutes. Remove the pumpkin seeds from the oven and carefully transfer to a medium bowl. Pour 1 egg white over the pumpkin seeds and stir to coat. Sprinkle “Everything Bagel” seasoning over the pumpkin seeds; stir to coat. Return the pumpkin seeds to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely before serving.
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