Easy Health Food Snacks

 Got the munchies, but looking for something a little healthier than potato chips or a candy bar? Try one of these easy treats!

• Ants on a log – Spread peanut butter on celery sticks and top with raisins.
• Yogurt and cottage cheese – Mix a small carton of yogurt and ¼ to ½ cup of cottage cheese for a nice mix of probiotics and protein.
• Juice Pops – Freeze unsweetened juice in ice pop molds or ice cube trays and keep on hand.  Especially nice on hot summer days!
• Fruit and Nuts - Combine about 1/4 cup pieces of fruit like raisins, cherries, apricots or pineapple with about 25 nuts like pistachios, peanuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
• An apple and cheese - string cheese or half a cup of cottage cheese.
• Whole grain crackers or crisp breads and cheese.  100% whole grain is best!
• 2 cups air popped popcorn (or microwave – NOT the bags, but using something like a Presto PowerPop, NordicWare or other popcorn popper).

I’ve had one of the Presto PowerPops for years. They’re available at Walmart, Home Depot on online at ANTOnline.  Be sure to buy plenty of the little paper disks that go in the bottom of the popper.  (Hint: The directions say to change the disk every time you pop corn, but I leave mine in there until it’s turning brown and brittle without any problem.)

There are easy health food snacks out there.   Just think about some things you like that you know are also good for you, and keep them available in your kitchen!

2 Responses to “Easy Health Food Snacks”

1. ceecee Says:
   June 25th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

   Speaking of whole grains—could you please do a post about the difference between whole grain things and things with say, whole wheat.
   I’ll use bread as my example and explain why it’s confusing to me.
   “Whole Grain” honey wheat bread has not one bit more fiber or nutrients than it’s cousin, Honey Wheat bread. The only difference is that one says “Now made with Whole Grain” on the package.
   “100% Whole Wheat” bread has way more fiber and nutrients than it’s cousins, Whole Grain or Honey Wheat bread.

   I have compared crackers and cereal as well. The “whole grain” kind is no different than the original version of the cracker or cereal.

2. Tia Says:
   June 26th, 2008 at 11:23 am

   Good idea! I’m researching and working on a post about this and will try to have it up soon. Thanks for asking.

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