Healthy Grab N Go Tips

As a busy college student I rarely have time to make a full meal until around dinner time.  Eating healthy fulfilling snacks is usually what I try to eat between practice, class and homework I have during the day.  Here are some protein filled grab n go snacks you could eat that will keep you looking good and feeling full:

Snack Good, Feel Good, Look Good.

Healthy snacks can give you that burst of energy that is needed in-between meals. Adding these small snacks in your diet can improve your health along with overall performance throughout the day. Rather than nutrient-poor and sugary snacks, healthy snacks are similar to slow-burning fuel that has the ability to keep you going all day. These snacks are very simple to make and taste even better than junk food.

Enjoy these six QUICK & EASY healthy snack ideas!

Healthy snacking gives you the opportunity to get those extra nutrients that you may have missed. Be cautious on how much you snack, too much snacking can be bad for you no matter how healthy it is! Having a regular snacking schedule keeps your metabolism at a steady pace! #SnackOn

The ULTIMATE Healthy Snack and It's Benefits

Hey you! Yes, you. I have great news for you. Dieting and eating healthy does not mean you have to completely give up snacking! In even BETTER news, you can enjoy the ultimate, most delicious snack while reaping its many health benefits. Yep, you've guessed it... we're talking about SMOOTHIES. Smoothies are refreshing, delicious, versatile, and so easy to make while providing you with many essential vitamins and minerals!

These wonderful benefits of drinking smoothies aren't the only ones. If you'd like to learn even more about the benefits, check out this article. If you want to start making your own refreshing treats, there are many amazing smoothie recipes you can find online.

Healthy Snacks

Snacking between meals does not have to ruin your healthy eating. Snacking can actually keep you full throughout the day.   If you follow the simple rule of 123, you can have snacking made easy and healthy.  1.  Keep snacks low in sugar. 2. Keep snacks high in protein.  3.  Keep snacks low in calories.  Not all snacks have to include all 3 options.  In general, if you follow the 123 rule of snacking, you can snack throughout the day without feeling guilty, or giving up your healthy eating.

Snacking is as easy as 123!  You don't always have to give in to the quick, easy, and guilty pleasures!

Healthy Ice Cream Choices

Ice Cream, it’s a dessert everyone knows and loves, but sometimes we love a little too much of it.  Eating the right proportion of this delicious treat is very difficult to manage because many different ice cream shops use different brands with different calorie and fat counts.  Hopefully this post will give some valuable insight when looking for a way to reduce your fat intake while still being able to enjoy this satisfying treat. 



Halo Top


This ice cream brand is relatively new to the dessert game but it still packs a great punch.  If you’re looking for a tasty treat that keeps it low on calories than look no further than Halo Top ice cream.  It carries only 300 calories for a pint and uses a special nutrient that allows vegans and people who are lactose intolerant to enjoy it as well.

Enlightened
 

Enlightened is known as the big dog when it comes to healthy ice cream.  Only carrying 80 calories per pint with the lowest sugar and fat amount when compared to the other brands.  A high protein and fiber carrier, enlightened keeps your waist slim and your taste buds thanking you for making such a smart choice.  Enlightened just came out with its new version of an ice cream bar so be sure to check them out! 

Sweet Habit


Sweet Habit doesn’t offer very many flavors as the other brands for it only has four in total, Mint my Cookies, Cinnamon Bunned, What the Caramel, and PB Fudge.  But what it lacks in choice it makes up for in nutrition, similar to the enlightened brand this ice cream only carries about 80 calories and is a lighter frozen treat when looking at the previous two brands in this blog. 



Searching for the right dessert can be very difficult as we all know.  Keeping a tiny waste while enjoying these desserts are even harder for some of us that can’t resist the temptation.  These brands are sure to help any individual looking for the right value when it comes to eating a healthy dessert.  Eating the right amount of it though, that is on the individual themselves.

5 Easy, Vegan Desserts You Need to Try

Have a sweet tooth but trying to watch your weight or make health-conscious decisions? These 5 desserts are healthy, VEGAN FRIENDLY, and delicious. They are all easy to make as well! For more information on vegan cooking, click here.

#1. Simple Vegan Cheesecakes

These cute little cakes only require 7 ingredients and are both vegan and gluten-free. They are creamy, delicious, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

Crust : Dates and raw walnuts or almonds

Filling: Soaked cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, lemon juice, agave nectar

Directions:

Blend ingredients for crust. Press crust into bottom of cupcake pan. Combine filling ingredients and pour over crust. No baking is required, simply freeze to set!

#2. Chocolate Crunch Bars

These contain only 3 ingredients and will satisfy even the most extreme sweet tooth. They are chocolatey and delicious! You won't even know they are vegan. 

Ingredients:

200g dairy-free chocolate

2 tbsp almond butter

1 cup protein crispies or quinoa pops

Directions:

Break up chocolate in a bowl and melt using a microwave or stovetop. Slowly add almond butter to melting chocolate. Add crispies to the bowl, stirring lightly. Place mixture in fridge for 1-2 hours, then enjoy your chocolate treat!

#3. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe is vegan, gluten free, and flour-less! It is super quick and delicious. These are cookies the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

3 cups oats

1 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice)

3 ripe bananas

1 tbsp maple syrup

(optional: chocolate chips)

Directions:

First mash bananas. Combine all ingredients and place on cookie sheet in small circles. Bake and enjoy!

#4. Coco Cacao Chocolate Spread

This recipe is a healthier alternative to the famous spread, nutella! It is extremely easy to make with only 4 ingredients, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

Ingredients:

1 can coconut milk

4 tbsp cacao/cocoa powder

4 tbsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp vanilla

Directions:

Simply blend all ingredients in blender. Chill overnight and enjoy in the morning!

#5. Chocolate Stuffed Blondies

These are vegan, paleo, gluten AND dairy free, not to mention delicious. They include zero refined sugar as well! They are easy to make and great for the whole family, not just those in the vegan lifestyle.

Ingredients:

2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup almond butter

2 tbps melted coconut oil

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup

2-4 tbsp almond milk

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven and grease pan. Combine almond flour, salt, and baking powder in bowl and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in bowl. Add dry ingredients and mix together. Put in pan and bake. 

For more vegan friendly desserts, check out this blog. 

Delicious & Nutritious

Now that you know how to survive the day with a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner.. let's talk about the good stuff. As you read the previous blogs and looked at all the delicious food, let's get your mouth watering over healthy desserts.

You may look at yourself as a health nut but we all know everyone has a big sweet tooth. These healthy dessert recipes can cure your sweet tooth while nutritionally benefiting yourself. From brownies to mousse and everything in-between, here are 4 recipes to turn to when in need of something sweet!

1, Zucchini Brownies

- Whole Wheat Flour (2 cups)

- Cocoa Powder (1/2 cup)

- Baking Soda (1 1/2 tsp)

- Salt (1 tsp)

- Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup)

- Vanilla Extract (2 tsp)

- Shredded Zucchini (2 cups)

- Water (3-5 tbs)

- Chopped Walnuts (1/2 cup)

2. Chocolate Mousse

- Coconut Milk (1 can)

- Cocoa Powder (2-3 tbs)

- Honey Raw & Unfiltered (1 tbs)

*Add strawberries or raspberries*

3.Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

- Peeled Ripe Bananas (2)

- Large Eggs (2)

- Creamy Peanut Butter (1 cup)

- Maple Syrup (1/4 cup)

- Honey (2 tbs)

- Vanilla Extract (1 tbs)

- Baking Soda (1/2 tsp)

- Mini Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (1 cup)

4. Frozen Yogurt Bark & Berries

- Nonfat Plain Yogurt (2 cups)

- Honey (1/4 cup)

- Vanilla Extract (1/2 tsp)

- Fresh Lemon Juice (1/3 tsp)

- Pinch Salt

- Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries

*Chopped Pecans*