Small Snacks with Big Flavor
February 14, 2020 – When it comes to meal planning, most are only concerned with the “Big Three”: breakfast, lunch and dinner. With most attention going to the main meals of the day, it is easy to find yourself mulling along in anticipation of how satisfying your next meal is going to be. Enter nutrition’s unsung hero: snacks. A good snack option provides much needed satisfaction to power through the day with minimal effort and big impact. Here are three amazing snacks that can set you up for success throughout the week:
Fruit makes an amazing on-the-go snack, but sometimes you need a little something extra to take it to the next level. Add in your desired French dressing to a mix of walnuts and an assortment of fruits for a fruity salad tailor-made for you. Click here for the full recipe.
Satisfy your mid-day savory cravings with this easy Candied Curried Nuts recipe. Simply toss mild curry mayonnaise with some sugar and salted mixed nuts for an on-the-go snack mighty enough to hold you over for your next full meal. See how it all comes together here.
Whether it be the weekday or the weekend, this Smokey Onion Kale Dip is sure to bring big flavor to your meal plan. Bring together the freshness of kale with the aromatic taste of browned onions for a new look on an old favorite. Finish by stirring cream cheese, chipotle mayonnaise, Asiago cheese and Worcestershire sauce. Pair with your choice of veggie sticks, tortilla chips and even a whole grain baguette for unlimited snack options.
