Archive for the Healthy Snacks Category

Sweet Potato Fries This is a quick and simple treat or side dish that my family loves. Adding ground flax gives this side dish a nice crunch and a superfood-omega boost. Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges 2 T coconut oil, melted 1 T ground flax 1 tsp cayenne 1 tsp pink salt ProTip: add pumpkin

This snack provide a nice crunch and great flavor for those day when you just need a little somethin’ somethin’–keeping it healthy, light, and flavorful. Spicy Kale Chips Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves torn into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chili flakes Dash paprika or cayenne (optional) Sea salt

My Vanilla Protein Balls  are my secret weapon against afternoon cravings and fatigue. They are key for me to keep adrenal fatigue away–since my adrenal gland struggles so much more when I eat the sugar that I crave when I feel the afternoon crash hit. I always have some in the fridge, and I often make double

Homemade Herb Bread This wonderful flatbread uses clean, whole food ingredients, and is delicious: full of antioxidants, and nutrition! The flax adds important omegas. This pairs well with hummus and guacamole. Use it as a bread replacement at meals, or as a “sandwich” for your favorite veggies! This recipe is made in a dehydrator at 105 degrees to maintain the nutrients,

Healthier Corn Tortilla Chips Ingredients: 24 small nonGMO, salt-free (very low sodium), organic corn tortillas* Olive oil Preferred low salt seasonings ProTip: Season with kelp, (a low salt alternative), or very low sodium herbal seasoning like Spike. Directions: 1. ) Using a pizza cutter, cut the tortillas into 6th. 2.) Coat with olive oil, if desired (they can

Guacamole This is delicious served with: raw flax crackers, raw flat herb bread, homemade corn chips, or toasted organic spelt bread. Ingredients: 3 ripe avocado 1 garlic clove, minced 3 organic roma tomatoes, chopped 1 organic lime, juiced Pinch of Pink Himalayan sea salt Pinch crushed black pepper Directions: 1.) Slice avocados in half, then scoop avocado

  This homemade raw energy bar is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy omegas. I love this as an afternoon snack, or a quick morning breakfast bar. These are essential for me to have around on longer work days or travel. And my family enjoys these on hikes and bike rides. (Recipe adapted from GSGLife): Yields about 75-100

This raw flax cracker treat is packed Omega-3’s that boost your heart and brain health, and help with inflammation. It’s crunchy and savory–and makes a great “chip” replacement for dips, guacamole, and hummus. Raw Flax Crackers  (Recipe adapted from GSGLife)   Ingredients
 1 cup ground Flax 2 T whole flaxseeds ¾ cup filtered water 3 tsp tamari (or Braggs Liquid

Sweet Potato Chips Sweet potatoes are an excellent food to support your adrenal system because they contain a great source of vitamin B5, (pantothenic acid). Pantothenic acid is an important nutrient that helps build stamina, boosts the immune system, and help to reduces stress. Sweet potatoes also contain Anthocyanin, a well known anti-inflammatory nutrient. Sweet potatoes are a good source

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus This is a simple and easy hummus recipe that adds a boost of nutrition to your snacks. I love this with crunchy vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, or sprouted flax crackers. If you are not sensitive to wheat, this makes a delicious spread for whole wheat pita bread. Garbanzo beans are