Healthier Malta: Quick Snack Recipes To Help That Brain Boost
Do you struggle with focus and concentration? Finding it difficult to get through the day with your eyes open? Need that extra boost to keep your energy up during exam time? You’ve come to the right place.
It’s very easy to turn to coffee and energy drinks to give you that added boost, but in the long run, caffeine and sugar won’t be doing you any favours.
Consider turning to healthy snacks, that are not only good for you for so many reasons, but also super tasty too! These foods have a good balance of healthy fats, complex carbs and protein.
We have compiled a couple of quick and healthy recipes to help boost your day and your health.
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Berrie-tastic Smoothie
Nice, colourful, berries have more going for them than meets the eye. They’re not only delicious and nutritious, they are also:
- Full of antioxidants, especially blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
- Good source of fibre
- High in vitamins and minerals like manganese, vitamin K1, copper and folate.
- Low in calories
Berries can be used in your breakfast with Greek yoghurt or oats, you can even include them in a salad if you’re feeling adventurous. Or an easy smoothie will do the trick too. Here’s a recipe to get you started:
Coconut Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of Alpro Coconut Drink
- ¼ cup of orange juice
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon Good Earth honey
Method:
Add coconut milk, orange juice, coconut cream, blueberries and honey to a blender. Blend until smooth.
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Go nutty for some dressing
Nuts and seeds are an absolute powerhouse of healthy brain food. Just remember to consume in moderation, as they are also high in calories. Brain boosters include:
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Pecans
- Flaxseeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Chia Seeds
Combining nuts, seeds and dried fruit in a trail mix is a great option for a snack, and you can choose whichever options you like to make your own special blend!
Keep in mind when shopping for your trail mix ingredients, that they should be unsalted and not roasted in oil. Good Earth has you covered here with a wide range of unroasted nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
Hummus Three Ways
Another quick and healthy snack is hummus. Can be used as a dip with veggies and crackers, on toast, an addition to cold rice salads and to veggie salads as a dressing, or in sandwiches and wraps.
The classic
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic (or 2 cloves roasted garlic)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water (if needed to loosen)
- Juice from 1/4 of a large lemon
The roasted red repper
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 roasted red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Garnish with fresh chives (optional)
The avocado blend
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large avocado
- 1 large handful fresh basil
- Salt to taste
Method for all three:
Simply add all the above ingredients to your food processor or blender and blitz until you reach desired consistency.
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