Elevate Your Meal Prep Game with These Healthy Kid-Friendly Vegan Snacks
Do you find yourself at a loss and scrambling for a snack during the mid-morning or 4pm slump? Not to Worry! I’ve got you covered with some mouthwatering plant-based recipes to make your snack game a breeze, especially when you’re tight on time. These recipes are not only easy to prep but also kid-friendly, meaning everyone can enjoy a tasty and wholesome snack in no time.
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At this time of the year, I’m sure you’re seeing plenty of emails and posts about meal planning and healthy eating. Most of these plans fall short on one category — healthy snacking. Often, these plans focus primarily on main meals, leaving those of us who are meal prepping fumbling for, or sometimes forgetting about snack choices. This oversight can lead to snacking habits that favour convenience but puts nutrition on the back-burner.
In the busyness of our daily lives, the importance of snacking often takes a backseat. Yet, it is in these moments between meals that we have the power to fuel our bodies with nutritionally dense goodness.
The Significance of Snacking:
Snacking is more than just a quick fix; it’s an important aspect of maintaining sustained energy levels throughout the day. Well-timed snacks help regulate blood sugar levels, preventing the energy crashes that can lead you to reach for fast but and sometimes empty fuel for your body. In addition, snacking provides an opportunity to sneak in essential nutrients that might be missed during regular mealtimes. By opting for nourishing snacks, we can bridge the nutritional gaps and ensure our bodies are thriving.
I know it can be hard, it takes a lot of work to plan out your meals, prepare your meals, clean up after the meal prep, and now you have to think about snacks? That’s why the recipes I share come together fairly quickly. Whether you choose to prepare only one or both, incorporating these wholesome options into your weekly meal planning can make a significant difference without adding extra stress to your routine.
Want some more snacking options? I prepared a Four Wholesome Vegan Snack Recipes E-book for you for free! The E-book contains both recipes below plus a chia pudding and chocolate treat that will make you excited about snack time! It also lays out the exact order of steps to allow you to save time and multi task all four recipes. Download the Four Wholesome Vegan Snack Recipes E-Book using your email address below.
Easy Hummus
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 19 oz cans Chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda Optional
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt If you're using salted chickpeas you may not need to add salt
- 7-10 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Optional – Place chickpeas in a pot and cover with water until the water is about 1 inch above the chickpeas. Add 1/2 tsp of baking soda. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20-30 minutes until chickpeas are very tender.
- Drain and pat chickpeas dry. Remove all lose skins.
- Add chickpeas to a food processor blend on high until they are fully blended.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and blend again.
- Slowly start to add in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time while processing the mixture
- Taste and adjust water and seasonings to your desired consistency and taste.
- Store in a container in the fridge for 5-7 days. If the hummus dries up you can add a drizzle of olive oil before serving. Enjoy with your favourite vegetables, or crackers.
Notes
Gluten Free Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 Ripe Bananas
- 1/3 cup Melted coconut oil
- 3 tbsp Plant milk
- 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 cups Gluten Free Oat Flour*
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup mini vegan chocolate chips**
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease a loaf pan with coconut oil.
- Add mashed bananas, coconut oil, plant milk, coconut sugar and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Stir together.
- Add oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and mix together.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into a loaf pan and bake for 40-50 minutes. To test to see if done insert a toothpick in the middle of the bread. If the toothpick is dry then the bread is done.
- Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then for another 10 minutes on a rack before cutting into pieces.
- Store in an a container on the counter for 2 days, or in the fridge for 5-6 days.
The banana bread was delicious!