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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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Butternut Squash Collagen Smoothie, serves 1
Keri Glassman MS, RD, CDN, and founder of Nutritious Life: "This is a great way to enjoy a smoothie in the colder weather with warming cinnamon and squash. The squash provides a lightly sweet flavor (without added sugar!), along with a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, and K, fiber and carotenoids. Plus, the powder provides protein, which keeps you satisfied until your next meal, while also providing collagen, which supports your joint, hair, skin, bone and nail health."

· 1 scoop Humann Collagen + Whey Protein in Vanilla
· 1/2 cup organic frozen butternut squash
· 1/2 tsp cinnamon
· 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Image via Keri Glassman

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Coconut Parfait, serves 1
Erika Bloom, from Erika Bloom Pilates: "This snack gives fiber, protein and a dose of good for your gut probiotics. Gut health is tied to mood, immunity and metabolism."

· 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt
· 1 tbsp collagen powder (optional)
· 3 blueberries
· 2 blackberries
· 1 tbsp of mixed raw seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower, flax)

Combine all ingredients.

Image via Erika Bloom

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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

BY SHARON FEIEREISEN | FEB 4, 2019 | SHARES
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