Tuesday, August 20, 2013

lazy, healthy snacks

Since this is now aptly titled "the lazy girl's guide to getting healthy," I figured it was time I shared some of my low-maintenance yet healthy snacks.

Before I get into these "snacks," I should probably clarify that my definition of a snack is anything that doesn't require intensive cooking. Therefore, many of these "snacks" end up being my meals. Now that I'm back at work (I'm a teacher) I tend to eat many smaller meals throughout the day rather than three big meals. This is actually healthier than the three meals a day model many of us grew up with, but being on the go constantly, it's just practical for me when I teach.

To be honest...I cook an actual meal maybe twice a week (eek! I know). The rest of my meals are more snack-like or eaten out (healthy options of course).

Here are my lazy, healthy snacks:
  • Yogurt (goat) w/ berries and GF granola 
  • Hard boiled eggs 
  • Almonds
  • GF crackers and hummus
  • Cheese and salami/turkey/ham (okay I know these aren't super healthy foods, but I don't eat this that often and I buy minimally processed cheese and meat)
  • Tuna w/ mayo, pickles and GF crackers (again, mayo isn't healthy but I get low fat mayo and don't eat it that often)
  • Seaweed
  • Fruit leathers
  • Pickles (I've had an obsession with pickles my entire life. Don't judge)
  • Apple w/ peanut butter

    If there any other "lazy" snacks that you suggest please let me know! I'm always looking for lazy ways to eat healthy :)

2 comments:

  1. I love avocados! I usually just cut them in half, and scoop them out with crackers. My faves are Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins, but your GF crackers would be awesome I bet.

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  2. I love avocados but usually eat them as a garnish...I should start snacking on them though!

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