Life happens. Hunger happens. Snacking happens. Hey, I’m real, I snack too and what I’ve learned over the years is that haveing some go-to snacks can make a BIG difference when it comes down to staying on track with a nutrition plan.
Either you can have a Snickers, pop-tart, or cookies (yum by the way) or might I suggest something from the list below. (nudge nudge)
Peanut Butter Banana Bites 
Ingredients:
- 1 banana (peeled)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter or any nut butter
- 1 whole wheat or whole grain tortilla
Instructions:
- Spread nut butter onto a tortilla.
- Roll up peeled banana in tortilla.
- Slice into 8 pieces.
- Enjoy!
Yogurt Dipped Blueberries
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of low-fat greek yogurt
- 1 small package of fresh blueberries (rinsed)
- Instructions:
- Place parchment paper over a large plate that you can store in the freezer.
- Dip blueberries into yogurt and place onto the parchment paper. Be sure to separate the blueberries so that they’re not touching one another.
- Freeze for a few hours or until yogurt is hardened.
Metabolism-Boosting Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of strong brewed green tea
- ¼ low-fat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup quick oats
- ½ banana
- ½ cup mixed berries
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glass or to go cup.
- Enjoy!
Nut Butter Rice Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp nut butter of choice
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 2 rice cakes (plain or chocolate)
- Cinnamon
Instructions:
- Spread nut butter of choice onto rice cakes.
- Placed sliced banana on top of rice cakes.
- Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
- Enjoy!
No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup ground flax seed
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- ½ cup of raisins
- ½ cup of natural peanut butter or some type of nut butter
- ⅓ cup of honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl mix together oats, flax seed, coconut flakes, and raisins.
- In a small bowl whisk together nut butter, honey, and vanilla.
- Pour the nut butter mixture into the oat mix and mix thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Once chilled, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container, and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.
In Health and Awesomeness,
Travis Merritt, BS, CPT, (and other cool letters behind the name) is the Owner of Fitness Revolution in Rowlett, TX.
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