When we talk about ‘midday munching’, we immediately imagine it to be an unhealthy snack that only contains trans fats and lots of sugar or salt. To put your mind at ease, we intend to divert you towards a healthier snacking option that won’t merely render you energised and full, but also rid you of fitness guilt.
Peanut butter-based snacks like peanut butter banana bites or peanut butter energy balls are loaded with essential nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis.
Replace fried snacks or junk food with these five peanut peanut butter-based recipes that you can eat as a midday snack unhesitatingly.
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5 Healthy midday snacks made with peanut butter
1. Peanut butter yoghurt dip with fresh fruits
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Take this refreshing and filling healthy snack to your work to diminish midday cravings. Made with your fave fruits, this delicious and nutritious snack is easy to make too.
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Assorted fresh fruits for dipping (strawberries, apple slices, grapes, etc.)
Instructions:
• In a bowl, mix Greek yoghurt, peanut butter, and honey until well combined.
• Serve the dip with fresh fruit for dipping.
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2. Peanut butter energy balls
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Make and store these nutrients-rich energy balls made with peanut butter to relish as midday healthy snacks. Made with healthy superfoods like oats, honey, dark chocolate, etc., this snack is a perfect fix for mid-afternoon lethargy.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
Instructions:
• In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until well mixed.
• Roll the mixture into small balls, about one inch in diameter.
• Place the energy balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
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3. Peanut butter celery sticks
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No time to make a snack? Take inspo from this peanut butter-based delicacy for a healthy midday binge.
Ingredients:
• 4 celery stalks
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions:
• Wash and cut celery stalks into smaller sticks.
• Spread peanut butter along the centre groove of each celery stick.
• Sprinkle raisins on top of the peanut butter.
4. Peanut butter apple slices
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Peanut butter is paired well with all kinds of fruits, particularly apples. When these two ingredients are combined, you will have a healthy and scrumptious snack that will cure your untimely hunger pangs.
Ingredients:
• 2 medium apples
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions:
• Core and slice the apples into rounds.
• Spread peanut butter on one side of each apple slice.
• Drizzle honey over the peanut butter.
• Sprinkle chia seeds on top for added texture and nutrition.
5. Peanut butter banana bites
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Peanut butter and bananas are a classic combination for the right reasons. From their unforgettable taste to nutritional value, peanut butter and bananas can be used to make several kinds of snacks. Here’s one of them.
Ingredients:
• 2 large bananas
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup granola
Instructions:
• Slice the bananas into bite-sized pieces.
• Spread a small amount of peanut butter on top of each banana slice.
• Sprinkle granola over the peanut butter.
• Place the banana bites in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the peanut butter to set.
Let us know in the comments which peanut butter recipe you are going to try.
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