5 Healthy Snacks in Under 5 Minutes

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:

1. Spread nut butter onto a tortilla.
2. Roll up peeled banana in tortilla.
3. Slice into 8 pieces.
4. Enjoy!

Yogurt Dipped Blueberries

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of low-fat greek yogurt
• 1 small package of fresh blueberries (rinsed)
• Instructions:

1. Place parchment paper over a large plate that you can store in the freezer.
2. Dip blueberries into yogurt and place onto the parchment paper. Be sure to separate the blueberries so that they’re not touching one another.
3. 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:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glass or to go cup.
3. Enjoy!

Nut Butter Rice Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp nut butter of choice
• 1 banana (sliced)
• 2 rice cakes (plain or chocolate)
• Cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Spread nut butter of choice onto rice cakes.
2. Placed sliced banana on top of rice cakes.
3. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
4. 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:

1. In a medium bowl mix together oats, flax seed, coconut flakes, and raisins.
2. In a small bowl whisk together nut butter, honey, and vanilla.
3. Pour the nut butter mixture into the oat mix and mix thoroughly.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
5. 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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