Quick and Easy Snack Recipes

Now You'll Have Time to Eat Your Cake



Why is that every time you think about eating healthier, maybe even losing a bit of weight, your stomach starts to rumble?

It's like a chain reaction...

I've just eaten. I'm not hungry. I'm actually quite full. I definitely don't want anything else to eat. 

I'd really like to lose a bit of weight...where's the chocolate. 

Does it happen to you?

Please tell me I'm not the only one.

The thing is, it's human nature, wired into our DNA to want the things that we shouldn't have. 

But, you know you can have cake and eat it with a few snacks. 

Snacks can be a really helpful part of a healthy diet. 

If you plan them in advance you're less likely to reach for the high sugar convenience snacks you find in most shops. And if you're stuck for ideas, here are a few, healthy, REALLY tasty snacks that take just moments to prepare...

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - Frozen Blueberry Yogurt

Frozen blueberry yogurt...as easy as turning on the blender. Serve with your favourite toppings.Serves 2. Prep Time 5 mins. Nutrition per serving: 162 kcal; 0g Fats; 37g Carbs; 5g Protein.

What you need...

  • 2 cups (28g) blueberries, frozen
  • 1/3 cup (80g) Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2tsp lemon juice

What you need to do...

Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until smooth. Serve immediately with your favourite toppings. 

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - Peanut Butter Protein Fluff


What you need...

  • 1 cup (250g) Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tsp. stevia
  • Favourite garnish (banana, granola, blueberries)

What you need to do...

Add the yogurt, nut butter and stevia into a small mixing bowl and whisk together using a hand mixer, until fluffy. 

Transfer the mix into a bowl and top with your favourite toppings to serve. 

Plenty of protein and flavour in this peanut butter fluff. A quick and easy treat that will keep you feeling fuller for longer.Serves 2. Prep Time 5 mins. Nutrition per serving: 244 kcal 20g Fats 9g Carbs 9g Protein.

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - Fit Almond Energy Balls

Make in advance and keep in the fridge for a quick and easy mid morning snack. The delicious nutty flavour will help to keep you feeling full until lunch.Makes 6. Prep time 10 mins. Nutrition per serving: 178 kcal; 14g Fats; 8g Carbs; 6g Protein.

What you need...

  • 1 cup (120g) almond meal
  • 2tbsp. of honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. desiccated coconut or poppy seeds

What you need to do...

Place the almond flour into a bowl, add the honey and oil and mix well using your hand, pressing firmly. 

Form 6 balls. 

You can also add half a teaspoon of lemon juice to break the sweetness. 

Roll the energy balls in coconut or poppy seeds. 


Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - Strawberry Protein Chia Pudding

What you need...

  • 1/2 cup (100g) frozen strawberries
  • scant 1/2 cup (100ml) milk, dairy or coconut
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla whey
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup (50g) chia seeds

What you need to do...

Blitz the strawberries, milk, whey and maple syrup in a speed blender or food processor. 

Add the chia seeds and mix well. Leave to thicken in the fridge for 10mins, mixing 2-3 times, to ensure it thickens evenly. Serve straight away or store in a refrigerator. 

If you leave the pudding in the fridge overnight, you might want to add some extra milk to it before serving as it will become thicker as the chia seeds absorb the liquid. 

Strawberry chia pudding, a tasty snack that takes minutes to make. Make in advance for a super easy pudding.Serves 2. Prep Time 5 mins. Nutrition per serving: 243 kcal; 16g Fats; 22g Carbs; 7g Protein.

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - Coconut Banana Millet Custard

Who says you can't have custard? This delicious millet custard has a tropical flavour and is great as a quick sweet mis afternoon snack, or pudding.Serves 2. Prep time 5 mins. Nutrition per serving: 144 kcal; 2g Fats; 32g Carbs; 2g Protein.

What you need

  • 1/3 cup (75g) raw millet
  • 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 1 banana
  • 1 tbsp. of lemon juice

What you need to do...

Before cooking the millet, rinse it thoroughly in hot water, then bring to the boil with 1/2 cup of coconut milk and 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for about 15 mins, until the liquids are completely absorbed. 

Place the soft groats in the blender or food processor, add the remaining coconut milk, honey, peeled banana and lemon juice. Mix for a perfectly smooth mouse (about 1-2 minutes of high speed mixing). 

To obtain a very smooth consistency, you might need to mix it for a longer period of time, so be patient.

Serve warm or cold. 

Serving suggestions: maple syrup, passion fruit, pomegranate seeds, mixed berries, jam

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - When is snacking bad?

Whilst there is certainly nothing wrong with reaching for a snack, if you find you're getting really hungry just after eating you might want to have a closer look at the meals you're eating. 

You should be able to go for about 3-4 hours before getting hungry. 

If you can't, the first thing you should do is increase the amount of protein and/or fat you're having in your meal. More protein, more fat, less sugar, will all help you to feel fuller for longer and reduce your need for snacks. 

Quick and Easy Snack Recipes - What's your favourite?

So what's your favourite snack?

Whether it's savoury or sweet, just make sure they make you feel awesome. 

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Quick and easy snack recipes...who says healthy eating has to be restrictive

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