Want to know a secret about living a healthy lifestyle? lean in… this is top secret stuff… eat often! Yep, it sounds weird, but if you eat small healthy meals & snacks often, you are less likely to over eat at one sitting plus you keep your metabolism burning like a freight train! I hope you enjoy my favorite 7 Healthy Snacks below and incorporate them into you daily routine.
Healthy Snacks are a staple in my home. In fact, I never leave home without a healthy snack in tow. Remember, a Clean Eating principal is to eat every 3 hours. This does not mean to ‘belly up’ to a six course meal, six times a day. It means eating a small meal or snack every 3 hours throughout the day. I usually prepare a big batch of trail mix for example, then measure out 1/2 cup into snack size baggies. Saves time, saves wasted calories {prevents grabbing junk food on the go} and also saves money by eating my own healthy foods. Especially when running kids around… Kids approved too! Here are some easy recipes and 7 Healthy Snacks. Remember to keep is simple & keep it clean! If all else fails, grab an apple!
1. Salsa Boats 
2 large hard-boiled eggs
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. fresh salsa
Prep:
Cut eggs in half. Remove egg yolks.
Combine egg yolks with mustard in a small bowl. Mix well.
Spoon egg yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves.
Top each egg half with salsa.
Nutritional:
Calorie 151 Carb 2 g
Fat 10g Fiber 0g
Saturated Fat 3g Sugar 1g
Cholesterol 372 mg Protein 13 g
Sodium 325 g
2. Yogurt Bowl (or try a Chia Pudding Bowl)
¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup fresh raspberries
1tbsp. sliced raw almonds {optional}
Combine all together
Nutritional:
Calories 156 Carb 15g
Fat 3g Fiber 5g
Saturated Fat 0g Sugar 10g
Cholesterol 0g Protein 19g
Sodium 69 mg
3. Edamame-Sesame Bowl
¾ cup shelled edamame
6 fresh cilantro sprigs, chopped
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
Combine all together
Nutritional:
Calorie 151 Carb 13 g
Fat 6g Fiber 7 g
Saturated Fat 1g Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 9 mg
4. Apple Slices with Almond Butter and Cinnamon 
2 tsp. all natural cashew, almond or any nut butter
1 dash of ground cinnamon
1 medium apple, sliced
Sprinkle natural nut butter with cinnamon.
*optional sprinkle with natural granola, dark chocolate, coconut flakes or anything you desire. Have fun!
Serve with apples slices.
Nutritional:
Calorie 159 Carb 29 g
Fat 6g Fiber 5g
Saturated Fat 1g Sugar 19g
Cholesterol 0mg Protein 2g
Sodium 3g
5. Rice Cakes, Red Pepper and Tzatziki
½ plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp. chopped cucumber
1 fresh mint leaf, chopped
2 multigrain rice cakes
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in sticks
Prep:
Combine yogurt, cucumber, and mint in a small bowl, mix well.
Serving mixture as a dipping sauce for rice cakes and bell pepper.
Nutritional:
Calorie 150 Carb 23 g
Fat 1g Fiber 2g
Saturated Fat 0g Sugar 7g
Cholesterol 0 mg Protein 14g
Sodium 93mg
6. DIY Trail Mix
Use any combo you prefer based on your desire. Chart provides “flavor” combos. Here is my go to mix:
2 tbsp. chopped dried fruit
2 tbsp. chopped raw nuts
2 tsp. pumpkin seed kernels
1 tbsp. sweet bites{optional}
1 tbsp. crunchy grains {optional}
Combine
Nutritional:
Calorie 160 Carb 23g
Fat 8g Fiber 3g
Saturated Fat 1g Sugar 17g
Cholesterol 0mg Protein 4g
Sodium 2mg
