Category: September Snacks
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#163: Protein Yogurt Parfait
Yogurt Parfaits have always been a favorite of mine. The fresh fruit mixed with creamy yogurt is so refreshing as a mid afternoon snack. And it’s also great for breakfast or dessert. And with this version of parfait, it’s a lot better nutritionwise while still remaining sweet and delicious, making this yummy treat easy to…
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#162: Roasted Edamame
Just like with last month’s japanese salad and miso soup recipe, for this month’s theme of snacks, I was once again inspired to make this recipe based on the edamame that gets served at a lot of Japanese restaurants. Traditionally, these ones are served boiled and seasoned with some salt. And while that method of…
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#161: Protein Yogurt Bark
One thing I love to snack on when I’m looking for something sweet but still healthy, is yogurt. Along with its health benefits, it just tastes good. And especially on fall days when the weather is still warm, this particular form of yogurt is a great way to cool off. Speaking of cooling off, for…
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#160: Jalapeño Poppers
With football season beginning once again, I thought it would be fun to do another snack recipe for your next tailgating party in between your study sessions. And what better recipe to make than the classic Jalapeño Poppers. The origins of this dish are actually a bit mysterious, with the only agreed upon fact being…
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#159: Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
For our first snack recipe this go around, with pumpkin spice season starting, I wanted to make another delicious pumpkin spice-flavored snack to enjoy. But I also wanted to keep our snack healthy, so making these delicious protein balls is a great way to combine both ideas. While the exact macros will vary depending on…
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#111: Homemade Potato Chips
Whenever I think of road trip snacks, Potato Chips are one of the first things that come to mind. With it being easy to grab one or two chips at a time while still driving safely, it’s quite the convenient snack while on the road. However, because chips are typically quite high in calories, I…
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#110: Cucumber Salad
When I was younger, we used to take short road trips to various parks in the summer to enjoy the fresh air and to spend some time in the sun, and my mom used to make lunch for us to eat and one of the things I remember her making was cucumber salads. I used…
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#109: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups
With Spooky Season coming up, the grocery store has been stocked with so many different classic candies from my childhood, which has been making me crave some Reese’s peanut butter cups, but with them being basically sugar, They’re not exactly the best for you in terms of nutritional value, so I wanted to try making…
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#108: Trail Mix
I’ve always been a big fan of trail mix ever since I was a kid. I loved how there were so many different things included in a mix, making snacking on it a very enjoyable experience. But, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that trail mix isn’t as healthy of a snack as I once…
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#107: Homemade Beef Jerky
One of my favorite things to get on long road trips is beef jerky. The pure protein is a great way to stay energized and satiated on long drives without the sugar crash from other popular convenience store snacks. But, with the high salt content, you might be taking a bit more pit stops than…