Stock Up for Energizing Summer Snacks
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Does the summer heat zap your energy? Small meals along with well-chosen snacks can give you a boost. Stock up with these essential ingredients to create energy promoting snacks:
Nut butters- Once upon a time, peanut butter was the only spread around. Now many grocers stock sunflower, almond, and cashew butters. All nut butters taste delicious and are packed with heart-healthy fat and protein. Spread on apples, bananas, whole grain crackers, bagels, bread, or graham crackers for a simple, hearty snack.
Nuts and seeds– Great topping for salads, yogurt, and cereal. So yummy, they’re hard to quit eating by the handful.
Plain yogurt– Most sweetened yogurt is loaded with added sugar. If you find plain yogurt too tart, add a little honey or maple syrup. Top with frozen berries or any fresh fruit. Make smoothies by blending with milk, bananas, fruit, and even fresh spinach.
Fresh fruit– A sweet ingredient or a stand-alone snack. If you have left-over cantaloupe, blend with mint and freeze it for a refreshing snack.
Frozen bananas blended- If your bananas get too ripe, peel and toss in a freezer bag. To make banana “ice cream”, just throw in a blender a process until smooth.
Cheese sticks or slices– Taste great alone or as a topping for whole grain bread, bagels, tortillas or crackers. Add refreshing cucumber or avocado, or other veggies.
Whole grain, low sugar cereal– Quick snack with milk or yogurt. Or create a homemade trail mix by adding nuts and dried fruit.
Cut up veggies– Serve with one of the many types of hummus available or Greek yogurt seasoned with herbs.
Try this delicious, herb-packed dip with your cut up veggies.
Fresh Herb Sauce (aka Green Goddess)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- zest of 1 lemon + 2 tablespoons juice
- 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon + freshly ground pepper
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Stop to scrap the sides occasionally with a rubber spatula to make sure all ingredients are incorporated. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Serve as a dip for veggies or dress a salad. For a salad, thin to desired consistency with milk or water.