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Pistachios and Blueberries – 1 serving
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Ingredients:
- 1 oz shelled pistachios (approx. 62 nuts), dry roasted and no salt added
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Nutrition information:
- 199 calories
- 12.8 grams fat
- 1 mg sodium
- 18.4 grams carbohydrates
- 4.7 grams fiber
- 9.4 grams sugar
- 6.4 grams protein
Walnuts and Dates – 1 Serving
Ingredients:1 oz walnut halves or pieces3 medjool datesNutrition information:245 calories16.8 grams fat1 mg sodium21.5 grams carbohydrates3.9 gram fiber16.1 grams sugar7.4 gram protein
Almond Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix – 1 Serving
Ingredients:12 almonds4 tbsp dry roasted pumpkin seeds, no salt added3 tbsp raisinsDirections:Toss together in a zip top bag for a great snack on the go.Nutrition information:355 calories23.1 gram fat9 mg sodium31.7 grams carbohydrates4.2 grams fiber17.7 grams fiber12.4 grams protein
Techina – 4 servings
Ingredients:1/2 cup sesame butter1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup water2 cloves garlic, mashed or finely chopped1/2 tsp cumin1/2 tsp saltDirections:Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, or blend in a blender. Use as dips for vegetables or as dressing on a salad.Nutrition information:194 calories16.5 grams fat 0 cholesterol299 mg sodium8.6 grams carbohydrates1.9 grams fiber6.1 grams protein
Chummus – 12 servings
Ingredients:1 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas3 tbsp sesame butter (such as Marnatha)2 tbsp lemon juice3 cloves garlic1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cuminDirections:Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor, blend until smooth. Water may be added, one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired consistency.Nutrition information:132 calories3.8 grams fat0 mg cholesterol105 mg sodium19 grams carbohydrates5.3 grams fiber3.2 grams sugar6.4 grams protein
Pecan and Apricot Snack – 1 Serving
Ingredients: 1 oz pecans3 dried apricots(Handful of craisins optional)Nutrition Information: 248 calories20.9 grams fat1 mg sodium15.6 grams carbohydrates5.1 grams fiber10.5 grams sugar4.4 grams protein
Seed Crackers – Serves 6
Ingredients:4 tbsp chia seeds4 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds4 tbsp rolled oats- can use gluten free oats1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp flax seeds1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or flour of choice, including buckwheat for gluten free option)1 cup water2 tbsp unrefined oil of choice1 tsp black cumin seeds (optional)1/2 tsp zaatar seasoning (optional)Directions:Put water and flax and chia seeds a bowl and let sit for about 30 minutes. It [...]