Tag: Healthy Snack

Dates Make A Great Pre-Workout Snack

February 20, 2025
Medjool dates arranged on a colorful serving plate.

Dates Provide A Healthy and Filling Snack Prior To Exercise

The Benefits of Eating Dates

Medjool Dates

Dates are known as a stone fruit meaning they have a single seed surrounded by an outer fleshy fruit similar to mangoes, peaches and olives. There are many varieties of dates. Pictured in this post are the large Medjool variety.

Dates contain natural sugars and have a sweet, caramel, chewy taste. They are an energy boosting soft fruit with impressive health benefits. Eat them at least an hour before exercise to allow time for digestion.

Nutrients In Dates

  • Selenium
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium
  • Potassium
  • Copper
  • Fiber
  • B Vitamins: Pantothenic Acid, Folate, Niacin
  • Vitamins C, A and K
  • Antioxidants
  • Low Glycemic Index

Nutritious Kind Bars for On-the-Go Energy

February 4, 2025

Several Reasons To Snack On A Kind Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar

  • Healthy Fats: Nuts provide Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for heart health.
  • Protein: Kind bars contain 5 to 7 grams of protein to keep you full.
  • Fiber: Whole grains and nuts contribute to your daily fiber intake helping digestion.
  • Non GMO and gluten free.
  • No artificial sweeteners.
  • Wholesome, tasty and convenient.
  • Hiking trip snack.
  • Quick and nutritious on-the-go snack.

Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipe

August 5, 2024

Quick Banana Smoothie

The perfect no added sugar, easy solution to satisfy a sweet tooth. A healthy and nutritious snack for all ages.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 ripe medium size banana chilled
  • 1 cup cold reduced fat milk

Instructions

  • Peel banana. Discard skin.
  • Cut banana into small rounds.
  • Place banana into either a food processor or blender.
  • Add a small amount of milk to begin processing.
  • Slowly add remainder of milk.
  • Continue to process until mixture is thick and creamy.
  • Pour into tall glass or cup.

Calories

There are about 105 calories in 1 medium banana and 130 calories in 1 cup reduced fat milk. Total calories is approximately 235.

Note

For extra thickness add another banana. Be sure to use a ripe banana. If not, the smoothie will taste starchy instead of sweet. To lower the calorie count use nonfat milk instead. Vegan milk is also suitable.

Oatmeal Apple Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 2 Mixing Bowls, 12 Cup Muffin Pan, 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups peeled, chopped tart apples
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 to 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine milk, oil, egg and honey. Set aside.
  • Stir together dry ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients. Combine until moist.
  • Fold in chopped apples. Combine well.
  • Using a spoon, drop muffin mixture to 2/3 full into oiled muffin tin, or into muffin papers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.