You don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat vegetarian food. In fact, it’s great to try healthy snacks from time to time, especially if your diet consists mainly of meat and fast food. You’ll be surprised to find how delicious and satisfying healthy food can be and if it doesn’t force you to completely change your eating lifestyle, it will help you make more nutritious choices in your diet.
Try these 4 amazing vegetarian snack recipes:
Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips
what you need:
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2 red apples, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
In a bowl, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over apple slices, stirring to evenly coat the fruit. Arrange the apples on the baking sheet so they do not overlap. Bake in the preheated oven (200F) until dry and crisp (but still pliable), about 2 to 3 hours. serve immediately.
Garlic, Lemon and Avocado Hummus
what you need:
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2 ripe avocados, seed and peel
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2 cloves garlic
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2 cups canned chickpeas
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1/3 cup tahini
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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kosher salt
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1 tbsp chopped coriander for garnish
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Red chilli pieces, for garnish
Combine avocado, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Add kosher salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a serving bowl and top with chopped coriander and red chillies. Best served with whole wheat bread or chips.
Healthy Trail Mix Snack Balls
what you need:
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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
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1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
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1/4 cup mini M&Ms
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1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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1/4 cup raisins
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1 tbsp honey
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kosher salt
Mix together old-fashioned rolled oats, peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins and honey. Add kosher salt (depending on your desired saltiness). Stir until the ingredients are well mixed. Make small balls (about a tablespoon size) and place in a plate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 to 2 hours.
Green Apple Nachos
what you need:
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2 green apples, seeded, cut into pieces, cool
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1/4 cup all-natural peanut butter, warmed
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2 tbsp granola
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1 tablespoon dried cranberries
Place the apple wedges on a serving plate. Using a spoon, drizzle warm peanut butter generously. Top with granola pieces and dried cranberries. serve immediately.
Whether you’re vegetarian or not, these quick vegetarian snacks will definitely make you want to eat healthy!