Snacktastic

Your favorite super snacks!

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Parmesan and Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich

For my quick and healthy snack, I decided to make a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with sliced baked chicken, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese. Ever since I was a child around the age of nine years old I can remember eating grilled cheese sandwiches. I would eat them with cheddar cheese sometimes, but most of the time it would be with provolone and parmesan. Throughout the post you will find some tips and tricks about creating the grilled cheese sandwich that I know you’ll enjoy. 

This is a simple version of a grilled cheese sandwich, there are many variations although this is my favorite. I would recommend this as it can be eaten nearly at any time of the day. It takes roughly five to seven minutes to make and can be eaten at home or on the go.

Here are a few simple steps to follow:

Put your burner on medium

Spray the pan with canola oil

Place two slices of bread onto pan

Add provolone cheese/parmesan cheese

Add chicken slices

Flip sandwich as the cheese begins to melt

Put sandwich on a plate then enjoy.

INGREDIENTS:

Two slices of sourdough bread

Grilled or baked chicken

Parmesan cheese

Provolone cheese

canola oil

spices 

As long as you follow those steps and use the ingredients listed above then you will be able to create a great snack. Not only is it quick and easy to make but it will curve your hunger until your afternoon meal. See previous posts for other tips and ideas regarding my favorite snacks. Also check out the contact page if you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts. If you're looking for 15 minute lunch break workouts check out the Fat to Fit work guide. 

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Healthy Spinach Omelet

Every morning I always strive to eat a healthy breakfast or snack, when I don’t have a large appetite I tend to make an omelet or a veggie scramble. As a child and even now I can always remember eating ham and eggs. I have created this basic version of a healthy omelet to get my day started. I make mine with spinach, cheese, and basil. I chose those ingredients because they are simple but very flavorful. All of which can be purchased at your nearest trader joes. 

Creating a spinach omelet is simple. All you need in order to make one is a kitchen with a stove, pan, and cooking utensils. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and can be eaten in the mornings before you go to work, school or to exercise. 

Here are a few simple steps to follow:

Turn your burner to medium

Spray pan with Canola Oil

Add sliced ham

Crack eggs into a bowl, add eggs

Stir and then let omelet cook

Add Spinach and basil

Sprinkle cheese

ENJOY!

Ingredients:

Eggs (3)

Spinach

Basil

Ham 

Cheese

All you need to do is buy the ingredients listed above and follow the steps to create a healthy morning snack. It only takes about five minutes to cook and will fuel you until your lunch. If you have any questions or would like to share your favorite morning snack, check you the contact page for more information.

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Healthy PB&J snack

Thinking back to when I was a child, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches have always been my favorite. I would eat them all the time, they tasted good and served a high nutritional value. Even now I tend to eat two a day, one in the morning and one before practice or work. A basic PB&J is tasty and fulfilling but when you add some other ingredients it can taste even better. Personally I make my sandwiches with three slices of bread,strawberry jelly, sliced raw almonds, and honey. It also has roughly 25g of protein when you add the sliced almonds and the extra slice of bread with peanut butter. I purchased all of my ingredients at Trader Joe's. Here's a short tutorial on how to do it yourself.

Here are a few simple steps broken down to show you how to create the best sandwich. 

Simple Steps:

Get three slices of bread

Apply peanut butter to two slices/ jelly to one slice

Apply 1/2 handful of sliced almonds to eat piece of bread

Drizzle honey onto two slices of bread

Stack your sandwich 

Cut sandwich in half, then enjoy !

Ingredients: 

Loaf of bread (three slices)

Peanut butter (JIF)

Jelly (strawberry)

Organic honey

Sliced raw almonds

Knife 

Tupperware

I hope you will take the tips I taught here and apply them when you decide to make your healthy snack this week. Always remember a PB&J sandwich is simple and can be eaten at almost any time of the day. Feel free to email me regarding any questions you may have or any of your snack ideas you’d like to share. Check out the contact page for more information.

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DIY Chipotle bowl

So I have come to the conclusion that I love Chipotle. Last semester I was eating Chipotle at least four times a week spending $11 each day there. Until recently I said to myself why don’t I try making my own Chipotle bowl and customize it even more to my liking. So it hit me, all I really needed was a few simple ingredients to make a basic at home Chipotle bowl. By taking a few of their ideas and mixing it with a few of my own, I would be able to make a healthy afternoon snack in 5 minutes that I would not have to wait in line for.

I first started by looking into my refrigerator when I realized I already had all of those ingredients ready to go. I used the leftover taco meat which was seasoned the night before. After that I put it in a bowl and reheated it, then I washed some lettuce and sliced up an organic tomato. Then I took a little bit of non fat cheese and put some into a small cup. After that I cooked some organic black beans for a few minutes before putting those in a bowl as well.

Simple Steps :

Break lettuce and place in bowl

Add meat

Add black beans

Add small amount of cheese

Pour on a few slices of the tomato

Mix together the chipotle bowl then enjoy it!

This is a basic version of an at home Chipotle bowl, you can always add other foods to the bowl just remember it’s about quality more than quantity. So the next time you’re at Chipotle and that line doesn’t seem to be moving or you are on a tight budget, then try to take the tips I taught you today and apply them at your home.

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Healthy Frozen Fruit Smoothie with Yogurt side.

With limited time and a budget to follow I always tend to make smoothies. They are both refreshing and make for a great snack. I like making my smoothies with frozen fruits, grape juice and orange juice. The night before I made the smoothie, I went ahead and cut up a bunch of frozen fruits and put them on a plate in my freezer. I also created it to go along with yogurt topped with sliced almonds for a healthy snack. I bought all of my ingredients at Trader Joe's for less than $12. This snack only takes about five minutes to prepare and can be enjoy at anytime of your day. Follow the steps below to make your own frozen fruit smoothie.

Simple directions to follow:

In just five minutes you can create an organic frozen fruit smoothie to drink with a healthy side of yogurt. First start off by slicing your fruits the night before, then put them in the freezer. After you have taken them out the freezer the next day, put them into a blender, next you will add a 1/2 cup of orange juice, 1/2 cup of grape juice, and 1/2 tablespoon of honey. 

After that add just 1 cup of ice before mixing it all together in the blender. Moving on to the yogurt mix the non-fat strawberry and vanilla yogurt together with the sliced almonds. Then stir for a few minutes. After that you are all set to enjoy a fruit smoothie with a side of yogurt for your healthy snack.

Ingredients and Utensils :

(1) Frozen Banana, mango, pineapple, and strawberry

(2) 8 oz. Cups of yogurt (Strawberry/Vanilla)

(1) Bag Sliced Almonds (pour a handful into the yogurt)

(1/2) Cup of Orange Juice

(1/2) Cup of Grape juice

(1/2) Tablespoon of honey

Blender 

Spoons

Bowl

Remember this is a  basic version of healthy snack that anyone can make. With creativity these simple snacks can become delicious mini meals. If you have any questions view the contact page for more information about buying and creating your own healthy snacks.