Healthy Snacks
Healthy Recipes

Pear Power Snack

11/12/08 09:21
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This simple recipe makes a fast, healthy snack. The fresh pear, non-fat ricotta cheese and natural honey blend with great flavor and texture. It is also tasty with cracked black pepper instead of honey.

Servings: 1

Here's what you need...
* 1 fresh pear, sliced
* 1/4 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
* 1 teaspoon natural honey

1. Arrange the pear slices on a plate and spoon the ricotta cheese over the pears. Garnish with honey.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 197 calories, 0g fat, 34g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 6g protein.

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Whole Grain Pretzels

03/11/08 16:39
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Who can pass up a soft pretzel that is warm from the oven? While the pretzels sold at the mall are drenched in butter and filled with processed ingredients, this recipe only uses a tablespoon of canola oil (the good fat) and super flour crams whole grain nutrition into every bite!

*Here's a quick tip: if you decide to purchase a pretzel at the mall, ask for it to be made ‘nonfat'—it may take a few extra minutes for them to bake one without butter, but you'll be saving yourself quite a few unnecessary calories and it will be nice and hot!

Servings: 6 pretzels

 Here's what you need...
  • 2 cups Super Flour, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Canola oil
  • 1 cup organic apple juice
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast or 1 packet active dry yeast
  • Salt -- optional

Directions:
  • In a large mixing bowl combine 1 cup of the super flour, canola oil, apple juice and yeast. Beat with electric mixer for about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 cup of super flour.
  • Knead for 10-15 minutes, add water or flour as needed for a good consistency. Roll 6 pieces of dough into long snakes and form into pretzel shapes.
  • Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray, place the pretzels on the sheet and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. If desired, coat the top of each pretzel with a small amount of water and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake the pretzels for 15 minutes or until they become golden brown.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 162 calories, 3g fat, 31g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 7g protein.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars

30/10/08 09:49
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What a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth. These homemade protein bars are quick to make, about 20 minutes from start to end, and they make a healthy on-the-go snack. You may want to make a double batch and store extras in the freezer.

Servings: 8 bars

Here's what you need...

* 2 1/2 cups oats
* 1/2 cup chocolate whey protein powder
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 2 tablespoons organic peanut butter
* 3 egg whites
* 2 mashed bananas
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 4 tablespoons nonfat milk

Instructions:

* Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8x8 pan with non-stick spray.
* Mix the oats, protein powder and cinnamon. Add peanut butter and stir until well combined. Add egg whites, bananas, honey and milk.
* Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before cutting into 8 bars.

Nutritional Analysis: One bar equals: 185 calories, 4g fat, 27g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 11g protein.

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