Raiding The Fridge During The Holidays.....

So many of you, including myself, seem to have developed an increase in our hunger, cravings and wanting to snack a lot more often during the holidays. So as per request I have collected some of my favorite treats that you can munch down on, which are guilt free and taste super good, they will keep your blood sugar levels steady, plus with the added bonus of eating healthy for a stronger immunity and mind, oh and did I mention they are super easy to make too!

CRAVING SOMETHING SALTY & CRUNCHY:

Toss air-popped popcorn with

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

& dash of sea salt

Heat the oven to 180 deg.

In a bowl combine roughly torn pieces of kale

Drizzle some olive oil

Drizzle some curry powder

Pinch of salt

Arrange the kale in a single layer on the cookie sheet and bake until crisp and lightly brown edges ( around 12- 15 minutes)

CRAVING SOMETHING SWEET:

1 3/4 cups chopped frozen mango

1 cup Greek Yogurt

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp orange juice (preferably fresh)

Blend all the above in a food processor until smooth and serve immediately OR freeze for some guilt free sorbet.

1 banana

Handful of strawberries

Blend together and freeze for some guilt free ice cream

CRAVING SOMETHING SAVORY:

60g ricotta

With 2 tsp honey

On top of Ryvita crackers (can choose original or sweet flavour

1 small nectarine (optional)

1 whole wheat slice of bread

with 1 tbsp hummus,

2 slices tomato and

1 sliced hard boiled egg

1 sliced whole wheat toast

with 2 tsp almond butter &

1 tbsp chopped dried apricots

Blend 1/4 cup plain yogurt

1 tsp almond butter

Drizzle some pumpkin spice to taste

Serve with 1 sliced apple