I always find it tricky when I’m out and about to find nutritious and tasty snacks, it’s always so easy and tempting to just reach for something quick and easy like a chocolate bar or processed snack. If you’re like me you’ll just think “I’m hungry and I need food fast!!!”….((((Warning…. I’m a totally hangry kinda girl)))), you do not want to mess with me until I’ve had my food and a cup of tea!
For that reason I like to always be prepared for such occasions! Below are my top 10 snacks on the go!
1.Overnight oats: This is a great option for a healthy breakfast on the go, simply add the ingredients to a jar the night before, pop it in the fridge and grab it as you’re running out the door! Why not try it out this week and prep a few jars of my simple Cacao overnight oats recipe to take with you to work!
2.Baked oats: Not only is this another great option for breakfast on the go but it’s also perfect for lunch boxes or a quick energizing snack during the day! It takes minutes to prepare and even uses up that old banana that’s been sitting in the fruit bowl for the past few days. Here’s my quick and simple Banana bread baked oats recipe.
3.Boiled eggs: Great source of fat and protein, I always cook a few at the start of the week for quick lunches.
4.Trail mix: Simply throw a handful of 2-4 types of nuts and seeds in a bag, along with a small handful of dried food as your choice and there you go you’ve got your own personalized trail mix!
5.Energy balls: These are an absolute winner to have in the fridge, perfect for when that sweet craving hit or to refuel after a workout. Here’s my go to Date and oat energy ball recipe, I always pop a few in a container to take with me when I’m out and about!
6.Hummus: I always make a big batch of hummus, portion it out and freeze it! It’s great to have on hand to add to salads, pittas with falafel or even just served as a snack with crudites…all of which can be packed into lunch boxes. This Butter bean hummus is super to make!
7.Toasted chickpeas: You can either buy these in a health food store or make them yourself. Simple drain, rinse and pat dry a can of chickpeas sprinkle with spices ( I like cajun spice or smoked paprika and sea salt) and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until chickpeas are dried and crispy.
8.Rice cakes: I usually just buy plain rice cakes and add my own topping…nut butter, avocado, hummus….chocolate spread….the list is endless!
9.Fruit: Just pick your favourite really!
10.Banana choc cookies (recipe below): Great for kids lunch boxes or healthy weekday treats.
Banana choc cookies
2 small bananas
1 egg white
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1-2 square dark chocolate
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
150g oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
Method:
- Preheat oven at 180c and line a small baking tray.
- Peel and mash banana in a bowl.
- Add egg white, peanut butter,maple syrup and milk to banana and mix well.
- Add oats and baking powder to banana mix and stir until all ingredients are all incorporated.
- Divide mixture into 12 equal size ball portions, place on a lined baking tray and bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden.