Delicious & Nutritious: Healthy Snacks Galore!

Are you tired of reaching for unhealthy snacks when hunger strikes? Look no further! Nikita Shah of @saltinall shares a variety of mouth-watering and nutritious snack recipes that will satisfy your cravings without compromising your health.

High Protein Herb Spread

A high protein – low calorie spread for sandwiches, wraps and more.

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

1 cup Paneer

5-6 cloves Garlic

2 Green chillies

Salt to taste

1tbsp Olive Oil

2-3 Ice Cubes

Method:

-Blend paneer, garlic, green chillies, salt, little olive oil and ice.

-Add in dried herbs of choice, chilli flakes, and some fresh coriander and mix well.

– It’s ready to dig in!

Cucumber Guacamole Boats

A delicious snack which is a low-carb twist on avocado toast

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

4 Cucumbers

1 Ripened Avocado

2tbsp Jalapeños / Green chillies

1/4cup Finely Chopped Yellow Pepper

1/4cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes

1/4cup Finely Chopped Onion

2tbsp Lemon Juice

Salt to taste

Black & White Sesame for garnish

Coriander for garnish

Method:

-Slice off the ends of a cucumber, peel it and slice it into two pieces.

-Scoop out the pulp, keep it aside and use a tissue to dab off excess water.

-In a bowl combine mashed avocado with jalapeños/chillies, yellow pepper, tomatoes, onions, cucumber pulp (scooped out earlier), lemon juice and salt.

-Mix well and fill the cucumber boats with it. -Garnish with black and white sesame seeds and fresh coriander and enjoy!

Sukha Makhana Bhel

A guilt-free version of chaat with makhana. Swap the puris for khakhra or any baked crackers for that perfect crunch.

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

1 cup Roasted Makhana

1/4cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes

1/4cup Finely Chopped Onions

1/4cup Finely Chopped Cucumber

Chaat Masala

Red Chilli powder

1/4cup Crushed Khakhra / Baked Crackers

1tbsp Lemon Juice

Fresh Coriander for garnish

Method:

-Combine roasted makhana, onions, tomatoes, cucumber, chaat masala, fresh coriander, chilli powder, khakhra (or baked crackers) and lemon juice.

-Mix well & dig in!

Stuffed Dates

A 10 min energy booster sweet treat that makes the perfect snack.

(8 pieces – Serves 4)

Ingredients:

8 Mabroom / Medjool Dates

1/4cup Chopped Chocolate

1/4cup Corn Flakes

1tbsp Peanut Butter

Sea Salt for garnish

Method:

– Melt chocolate in the microwave, using very little oil.

-Add chopped almonds, peanut butter & cornflakes.

-Mash the cornflakes slightly, mix well and keep aside.

-Take dates of your choice (I use Mabroom dates, you can also use Medjool), make a slit in it & remove the seed.

-Stuff them with the chocolate mixture, top with sea salt & refrigerate for a few minutes.

-Dig in!

Healthy Slaw Sandwich

Coleslaw gets a healthy spin by replacing Mayo with Hummus.

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

For Hummus

1cup Boiled Chickpeas

2tbsp Tahini

2tbsp Olive Oil

Salt to taste

4-5 Garlic Cloves

1tbsp Lemon Juice

Ice cubes for consistency

For the Sandwich

1/2cup Finely Chopped Cucumber

1/2cup Finely Chopped Carrots

1/2cup Finely Chopped Onion

1/2cup Finely Chopped Cabbage

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2cup Shredded Boiled Beetroot

8 Slices of bread

Method:

–To make the hummus, blitz boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & salt till you reach the desired consistency. Add ice cubes if needed.

-In a bowl combine hummus with chopped cucumber, carrots, onions, cabbage, pepper & salt and mix well.

-Take a slice of bread and spread a generous layer of the hummus mix followed by boiled, shredded beetroot.

-Sandwich it up and it’s ready!