Find out how to prepare simple and tasty recipes for a healthier daily diet
The afternoon snack is a meal that takes place between lunch and dinner and, although often forgotten, plays a fundamental role in the health of the body. This is because it is responsible for providing energy and satiety until the next meal. Furthermore, it keeps the metabolism active and increases the absorption of nutrients, especially when combined with healthy foods. So, check out 6 practical and delicious recipes to include in your daily life!
Oat pancake
Ingredients
- 1 cup of skimmed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of tea oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon xylitol
- 1 pinch of salt
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Banana cut into slices as desired
Preparation method
Place the skimmed milk, oatmeal and eggs in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the xylitol and salt and beat again to combine with the other ingredients. Book. Grease a pan with coconut oil and place over medium heat to heat. Using a ladle, take some dough, place it on the baking tray and roll it out. Cook until the dough starts to bubble and turn to brown the other side. Repeat the operation with the entire dough. Serve with banana slices.
Sandwich chicken with avocado
Ingredients
- 100 g of chicken breast cooked and cut into pieces
- Pulp of 1 avocado
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 carrot peeled and grated
- Salt, olive oil and chopped parsley to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes. Add the carrot and parsley and mix well. Turn off the heat, add the avocado and mix well. Season with salt. Arrange the filling on one of the slices of bread and close with the other slice. Serve immediately.
Pumpkin seed snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup of seed tea pumpkin raw
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Salt, olive oil, smoked paprika and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the garlic and brown it. Turn off the heat, add the pumpkin seeds, paprika, black pepper and salt and mix well. Transfer the seeds to a baking tray and place them in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
cupcakes protein carrot
Ingredients
cupcakes
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup of yogurt natural greek without sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup vanilla flavored whey protein
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coconut oil for greasing
Protein yogurt topping
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla flavored whey protein
- Orange zest to decorate
Preparation method
Place the carrot, eggs, coconut oil and Greek yogurt in a blender. Beat until you obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, whey protein, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually pour the beaten carrot mixture over the dry ingredients and mix gently with a spatula, until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Distribute the mixture into 6 molds cupcakes greased with coconut oil. Fill each pan 2/3 full to give it room to grow. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20/25 minutes. While the cupcakes Remove from the oven, prepare the topping by mixing the Greek yogurt with the whey protein in a small bowl.
Mix well until a smooth cream is formed. Then, store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Remove the cupcakes remove from the oven and leave to cool completely before applying the covering. When they are cold, spread the yogurt protein coating on top with a spoon or a piping bag. Complete with orange zest.
Corn porridge-green
Ingredients
- 500 g of green corn
- 1 scoop vanilla flavored whey protein
- 500 ml of milk
- 1/2 tablespoon xylitol
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation method
Place the corn and milk in a blender and blend until well blended. Using a sieve, strain the mixture and place it in a pan. Add the whey protein, xylitol, and salt and stir to combine with the other ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Serve immediately.
Muffin egg with mushrooms
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 pack of spinach
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 200 g sliced Parisian mushrooms
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Salt, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the garlic and brown it. Add the peppers, spinach and mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the eggs in a container and beat them with a fork. Then pour the reserved mixture over the eggs and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper. Grease the molds muffin with olive oil and spread the dough over it. Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
