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19 Expert-Approved Healthy Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes or Less

Commit to healthy munching with these tasty recipes
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Cacao Honey Hot Cocoa, serves 4
Carly Stein, CEO & Founder of Beekeeper's Naturals: "Wildly rich in nutrients, antioxidants, beneficial enzymes and happiness-boosting compounds, this is a healthy and decadent pairing"

· 4 cups hot water
· 2-3 cinnamon sticks
· 1⁄4 cup Superfood Cacao Honey
· 1⁄2 cup coconut butter
· 1 tbsp cacao powder for extra richness (optional)

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and warm gently over medium heat, until the honey has dissolved. Add a pinch of sea salt or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Serve in large mugs.

Image via Carly Stein

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Steamed Edamame, serves 3
Nealy Fischer, founder of The Flexible Chef and author of the upcoming book, "Food You Want For The Life You Crave": "High in protein, folate, manganese, copper, vitamin K, and other essential nutrients that help the body thrive, edamame is a healthy and satisfying snack."

· 400 g of frozen edamame

Just pop frozen edamame in boiling water for a few minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve warm.

Image via Nealy Fischer

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Chia Porridge, serves 1
Elise Museles, food psychology and nutrition expert and host of the Once Upon a Food Story podcast: "This includes the same mood-boosting nutrients as the classic chia pudding — except this is the speedy five-minute warm version! With healthy fats and a dose of plant-based protein, this breakfast (or snack) will keep your blood sugar stable and your sweet tooth satisfied."

· 2 tsp coconut oil
· 1/4 cup chia seeds
· 1 cup plant-based milk of choice
· 1/4 tsp cinnamon
· 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
· 1/4tsp vanilla
· Pinch of sea salt
· Maple syrup or sweetener of choice to taste
· Optional: lemon zest
· Topping ideas: sautéed squash, apple, pear, banana, pomegranate seeds, nuts

Add the coconut oil to an 8-inch skillet or medium-sized pot over medium heat. Once the oil has melted, pour the nut milk and chia seeds into the pot. Mix well. Reduce to medium-low heat and stir for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add in the spices, maple syrup, sea salt and vanilla. Pour into a bowl and add toppings.

Image via Elise Museles

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Green Protein Smoothie, serves 1
Sassy Gregson-Williams, ballerina and founder of Naturally Sassy: "This smoothie has a good balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats. The key with protein smoothies is making sure your protein powder is good quality both nutritionally and for taste purposes."

· 1 frozen banana
· 2 tbsp oats
· 2 scoops protein powder
· 2 tsp almond butter
· Handful kale
· Handful spinach
· 1 cup almond milk

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Image via Sassy Gregson-Williams

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Turkey Roll-Up, serves 1
Corey Phelps, NASM certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Nutrition: "I love this snack because it's packed with protein, healthy fats and veggies."

· 2 or 3 slices of turkey
· 1/4 avocado sliced
· Tomato
· Large leaf lettuce like Boston Bibb

Roll it up and enjoy.

Image via Corey Phelps

BY SHARON FEIEREISEN | FEB 4, 2019 | SHARES
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