Favorite Snacks

So I thought I'd share some of my favorite healthy snacks that I (when not on contest prep) love to eat! 

First… Just because food labels say "fat-free" or "low-fat" does NOT always mean it's healthy! Learning to read labels, the serving size, fat, carbohydrates, sugars, protein and ingredients is a good thing to do. 

These are SNACKS, please eat lots of meals too :)
Whether you're a macro counter or clean eater, there are a variety to choose from.

I'm all about fast, cheap and easy meals/snacks.
These aren't anything complicated.

the +'s are optional additives :)

-> 2 rice cakes with 2tbsp peanut butter/almond butter/PB2

+ strawberries and/or bananas

+cinnamon

+unsweetened shredded coconut

-> 2 rice cakes with 1/2c fat-free/low-fat cottage cheese

+cinnamon

-> grapefruit

+cinnamon

+stevia

-> 1c almond milk with 3/4 scoop protein powder

+fruit

-> mix 1/2c~3/4c egg whites &1/2 scoop protein powder 

make like pancake in pan

+cinnamon

+sugar free syrup

-> 2c spinach salad with 1 can tuna or ground chicken/turkey

+carrot shavings

+1 hard boiled egg

+balsamic vinaigrette 

-> QUEST BARS!!! 

My favorites are the chocolate chip, double chocolate chunk, the brownie, the coconut cashew and the raspberry white chocolate mmmmm!  They are high in protein and fibre, low in carbs. You can heat them up or eat them regular!

Addicted.

Also, people have come up with some some crazy recipe snacks that you can research :)

-> 1 banana or 1 apple with 2tbsp of almond/peanut butter

+cinnamon

-> Plain, fat-free Greek yogurt! Favorite.

+strawberries

+stevia

+vanilla or coconut extract

+cinnamon

+almonds

+unsweetened shredded coconut

+1tsp dark chocolate chips

-> Plain, fat free greek yogurt with grape nuts

+stevia

+cinnamon

-> sugar free jello 

+fat free cool whip

-> sugar free pudding made with unsweetened almond milk

+1/2~3/4 scoop protein powder

-> 2 graham crackers with fat free cool whip

+cinnamon

-> mix 2 bananas, 1c quick oats, 1/3c dark chocolate chips, 1.5tbsp natural peanut/almond butter and make into little balls and bake at 350 for 15 mins

+shredded unsweetened coconut

+cinnamon 

+honey

-> 1 serving of raw natural almonds

(usually 12-15)

-> skinny cow ice cream sandwich ;P

-> 1 Sara Lee whole wheat bread or Ezekiel bread with 1tbsp PB/almond butter

+cinnamon

-> Hard boiled egg whites (4)

+hot sauce

+hummus 

+mrs dash

-> Edamame! "Soy beans" 

I could eat alllll day!

-> sweet potato chips

+sea salt & vinegar

+sea salt & extra virgin olive oil

+mrs dash

+cinnamon (my fav)

-> carrot sticks with hummus

-> baked cabbage

sprinkle extra virgin olive oil and some seasoning and pop in oven

-> Jamie Eason's Turkey Muffins!

Okay I think that's plenty for now. Whatever you choose, always go for lean proteins, healthy fats, and don't forget your fruits and veggies :)

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