It’s time for the evening tea break and you’re craving fried
snacks as per usual when it was just last evening you took the vow to stay away
from unhealthy foods. The best way to stay on track is to know a few recipes by
heart and have their ingredients at hand, so that there are no excuses left for
you to use. We have whipped up five healthy teatime snacks for you below to
help you achieve a healthy lifestyle-
1. Pumpkin seeds:
Pumpkin seeds are suffused with minerals, antioxidants and flavor, making them
one of the healthiest options
to snack on along with your daily simmering hot cup of chai. Depending on what you
prefer, you can have them roasted or boiled. If you like your food spicy, season
the pumpkin seeds with a pinch of curry powder, cayenne pepper and chipotle
flakes. For a sweet treat, add a little nutmeg, cinnamon and clove and you have
your evening snack ready in a jiffy!
2. Sprouts: A
bowl of fresh and colorful sprouts is what you need when it comes to healthy snacks.
All you need to do is soak chickpeas, moong dal or some legumes in water until
they slit open into t sprouts. You can have have them like this, or add
freshly chopped veggies like chopped cucumber and tomatoes, and season with a
little salt and pepper.
3. Moong Dal Chila:
If you have the sudden urge to eat, a moong dal chila is the right choice. This
easy to make chila is not just healthy but it also leaves you feeling full and
satisfied. This dish is easy to whip up and is light on the stomach as well.
It’s made using gram flour batter, which is mixed with onion, tomato and a
few different masalas. The dose of the gram flour present in the chila, gives
you the right amount of protein to start your day. If you like snacks with gram
flour or besan, you can also try besan bread. Opt for brown bread while you
prepare this snack, as brown
bread’s nutrition is comparatively higher when compared to other kinds of
bread.
4. A Trail Mix of
Nuts: Almonds,
cashews, walnuts, dates and
prunes are all packed with numerous antioxidants. Moreover, you’ll be happy to
know that this simple snack is rich in fibers that aid in weight loss. Munching
on trail mix of nuts can also do wonders for your heart. As these nuts have a
high content of unsaturated fats present in them, it reduces the inflammation
of the arteries and raises your good cholesterol.
Fruit
bread, bread upma and bread omlette are a few other quick snacks you can
add to this list of healthy treats.
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