Category Archives: Snacks

Banana and Lime Yoghurt Drink

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Thick and creamy texture is perfect for a summers day! Serves: 1 Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Ingredients: 1 banana 1 lime 1 cup of Greek yoghurt 2 medjool dates 1/3 cup of unsweetened almond milk 1 teaspoon of crushed almonds … Continue reading →

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Aubergine Dip

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

This dip I created to go with my curried chickpea and bean balls. I love creating new dips, I try not to buy any dips from the supermarket these days as I have realised they are so incredibly easy to … Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Serves: Makes around 3 cups of hummus Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of chickpeas 3 red peppers 1/3 cup of tahini Handful of fresh parsley Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon of … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Sticky Popcorn

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Popcorn can be enjoyed as a healthy snack when made at home. One cup of homemade popcorn with nothing added has around 30 calories, not so bad. However when cooking you will add calories with the choice of oil you … Continue reading →

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Frozen Fruit Lollies

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Serves: Makes 30 lollies Dietary Preferences: Gluten Free and Vegetarian Ingredients: 2 bananas 15 strawberries 2 tablespoons of raw cacao 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil 2 tablespoons of natural stevia 4 tablespoons of bee pollen 2 tablespoons of walnuts 30 … Continue reading →

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Power Balls

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Another super easy snack to prepare. These are called power balls because they are nutritionally powerful. The oats contain fibre, protein, thiamin, the flaxseed is a great source of healthy fats, also fibre and the psyllium husks I added to promote … Continue reading →

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Spicy Snacky Chickpeas

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans are low in calories and fat but rich in protein. They are also a very good source of maganese, folate, copper and dietary fiber. You can easily add them to curries or salads for … Continue reading →

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Bulgur and Lentil Patties

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Serves: makes 15 patties Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of red lentils 2 cup of bulgur wheat 2 garlic cloves 1/3 cup of tomato purée 1 onion 1 spoon of chilli powder 2 spoons of … Continue reading →

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Oat and Date Bites

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

These are a perfect snack for work or for when you need a quick something to keep your hunger at bay until dinner time. These little beauties are served raw so no need for cooking which means they can be … Continue reading →

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Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Simply Nutritious

Serves: 2 Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Ingredients: 10 strawberries (fresh or frozen) 2 banana 3/4 cup of plain yoghurt 1 1/2 cups of almond milk 1 spoon of shredded coconut Directions: Smoothies are whipped together in minutes. Great as … Continue reading →

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