You don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat a vegetarian diet. In fact, it’s great to try to eat healthy snacks from time to time, especially if your diet consists mainly of meat and fast food. You’d be surprised how delicious and wholesome healthy food can be and if it doesn’t force you to completely change your eating lifestyle, it will help you make more nutritious choices in your diet.
Try these 4 awesome vegetarian snack recipes:
Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips
what you need:
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2 red apples, thinly sliced
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2 tsp sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
In a bowl, sprinkle apple slices with sugar and cinnamon, tossing fruit to coat evenly. Arrange apples on a baking sheet so they do not overlap. Bake in preheated oven (200F) until dry and crisp (but still pliable), about 2 to 3 hours. serve immediately.
Garlic, Lime and Avocado Hummus
what you need:
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2 ripe avocados, cored and peeled
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2 cloves garlic
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2 cups canned chickpeas
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1/3 cup tahini
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1/4 tsp cumin
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kosher salt
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1 tbsp chopped coriander for garnish
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red chili flakes, for garnish
Combine avocado, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. season with kosher salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl and top with chopped coriander and red chili flakes. Best served with whole wheat bread or chips.
Healthy Trail Mix Snack Balls
what you need:
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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
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3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
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1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
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1/4 cup mini M&Ms
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1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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1/4 cup raisins
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1 tbsp honey
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kosher salt
Whisk together Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins, and honey. Season with kosher salt (depending on your desired saltiness). Stir until ingredients are well combined. Scoop out small balls (about a tablespoon size) and arrange on a plate. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
Green Apple Nachos
what you need:
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2 green apples, cored and cut into wedges, chilled
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1/4 cup all natural peanut butter, warmed
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2 tbsp granola
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1 tbsp dried cranberries
Place the apple wedges on a serving plate. Using a spoon, drizzle liberally with warm peanut butter. Top with granola bits and dried cranberries. serve immediately.
Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, these quick vegetarian snacks will definitely make you want to eat healthier!
