We’ve all been there—11 a.m. is approaching while we’re at work and the hunger is starting to kick in. Lunch isn’t for a couple of hours, so you either need to suck it up or find nourishment. Unfortunately, the only “food” in the whole building is that junk in the vending machine…
Sure, the snacks in there aren’t always terrible, but it’s no vegetable farm. So why not avoid the temptation altogether and just bring some snacks from home The following recipes are not only healthy but easier to make than you could possibly imagine.
Who Knew Seeds Tasted So Good?
Seeds are everywhere and great for us, so it’s time to start making them a part of your daily diet. One great way to do this is with Seedy Sesame Granaloa Bars—with chocolate!
Start by preheating your oven to 350º F. Now, get a large bowl and combine some gluten-free rolled oats, sea salt, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cacao nibs and chia seeds. Toss it up and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine tahini, brown-rice syrup, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla until warm (don’t bring to a boil). Then pour that over your oat and seed mixture and start forming it into log shapes.
Lay the logs onto your baking sheet and throw in the oven for 25–27 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. For dramatic effect, drizzle some chocolate after the bars are finished and place in the refrigerator to firm up.
Goldfish For Adults
We all love Goldfish crackers, but let’s face it—they’re not good for you. Don’t worry. There is a solution. These “grown up crackers” use chickpea flour, turmeric, and a wide range of seeds to replicate the childhood favorite.
To make the dough, you want to pour your ingredients (chickpea flour, oat flour, nutritional yeast, sea salt, garlic powder, turmeric, and cayenne) into a food processor. Pulse a few times until mixed then slowly pour water into the food processor.
A cracker dough should start to form into a ball. Upon finishing, grab your big ball, break it into small balls and smash them thin. Layer your thin pieces of dough on a parchment lined baking sheet and then bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Kale Chips You Can Be Proud Of
You don’t have to be lame when eating kale chips. With this recipe, you’ll be the talk of the office.
To get started, mix kale, olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, seed mixture and salt and pepper into a bowl. Massage it like you’ve never massaged before and then spread the kale out on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Quick bake the kale for about eight minutes, making sure to rotate the sheet halfway. You want your edges to be light brown and crisp. Let them all cool to achieve optimum crunch.
Unleash Your Inner Granola
You love granola. You might not know it yet, but you do. So start making these scrumptious granola clumps for breakfast and live the life you’ve always dreamt of. First off, layer some gluten-free rolled oats onto a parchment lined baking sheet and slide into a 350º F oven for 15 minutes or until fragrant. Remove and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together some maple syrup, sugar, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt in a large bowl. Now add your toasted oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and ground flaxseeds until completely combined.
Now take this mixture and spread it all over your baking sheet until the entire thing is filled with a flat, compact granola mixture. Bake that for 40 minutes, making sure to rotate the sheet halfway through and wait until it’s golden brown.
Let it all cool before breaking chunks away from the baking sheet and storing away for breakfast.
How To Eat Peas With Ease
For the final recipe on our list, we’re keeping it simple. Super simple. Do you like frozen peas? Doesn’t matter, you will after this. Take 1/2 cup of frozen peas and mix with some fresh mint and lime juice from half a lime. Mash it all together and you now have some healthy pea dip.
Serve with your favorite, healthy dipping utensil and you’re good until lunch time.
