| In today's hectic life style it probably feels like there is | | | | 1 dessert spoon golden syrup |
| no time for healthy eating, or you simply can't find | | | | 1 dessert spoon cold water |
| recipes that are both healthy and quick to make. As a | | | | 4oz margarine |
| result it is tempting to reach for the quick and easy | | | | Stir in 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda |
| snacks such as potato chips or candy. | | | | (It will become frothy) |
| Do you ever run out of healthy recipes for snacks, or | | | | Now add - |
| find them to time consuming? | | | | 1 cup oats |
| Snacking is a major part of our lives, especially when it | | | | 1cup SR flour |
| comes to kids. This article looks at why healthy snacks | | | | 3/4 cup sugar |
| are important for all the family and will provide you with | | | | Mix together dried and melted ingredients. |
| some straightforward and interesting recipes. | | | | Roll into balls the size of a teaspoon. |
| Foods with natural colours are on the whole good for | | | | Put onto a greased tray and squash balls. |
| you, like red apples, yellow bananas or orange carrots. | | | | Cook 125 degrees 10 - 15 minutes, until light golden |
| Possibly the most important thing to remember is | | | | brown. |
| variety, a balanced diet will keep you healthy and fit as | | | | QUICK SMOOTHY RECIPY |
| well as feeling good. | | | | You will need |
| First of all I am going to give you some snacking tips. | | | | 2 x bananas |
| Always make your snacks interesting | | | | 1 tablespoon of honey |
| A rice cake is better than a packet of potato chips but | | | | 2 cups of milk |
| is probably considered boring, so why not spread | | | | 1 x tablespoon of yoghurt |
| peanut butter and raisins on the top, or find some quick | | | | Method |
| recipes for a salsa. | | | | Peel the bananas, break them up into pieces and place |
| Prepare snacks in advance | | | | them in a large bowl |
| When you have some time chop up carrots, celery | | | | Take a fork and mash the banana so that it changes |
| sticks, cucumber portions and other vegetables, place | | | | from lumpy to soft squidgy and creamy. |
| them in a sealed container in the fridge so as soon as | | | | Add the honey and yoghurt, mix well with a fork until |
| you feel like snacking you can reach for the healthier | | | | it's all creamy |
| option | | | | Place the milk into the bowl and whisk the mixture with |
| Keep snacks with you | | | | your fork until everything is mixed and pour into |
| To save yourself getting caught out needing a snack | | | | glasses. |
| when you're out keep snacks with you in your bag. | | | | MUSTARD AND LEMON CHICKEN |
| Again the easiest and quickest are fruit and | | | | 4 skinless chicken breasts halved |
| vegetables. | | | | 1.5 tablespoons of Dijon mustard |
| Swap food | | | | 2 teaspoons of margarine |
| When shopping always think of a healthier alternative | | | | 2 tablespoons of lemon juice |
| to what you pick up. Instead of potato chips go for low | | | | ½ teaspoon of tarragon |
| fat crackers or rice cakes. If you want biscuits chose | | | | Method |
| one that contains fruit alternatively make your own | | | | Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in a |
| (see recipes to follow) | | | | shallow oven proof dish |
| Buying pre packed or readymade food and snacks | | | | In a saucepan, melt the margarine, add the mustard, |
| usually means it will be less healthy than making your | | | | lemon juice, and tarragon. Stir well and pour over |
| own. I will now provide a few easy recipes to make | | | | chicken. |
| that are both tasty and good for you | | | | Bake in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until cooked |
| OAT BISCUITS | | | | There are simply heaps of quick, easy, fun and |
| Melt in Microwave - | | | | surprisingly nutritious recipes for all the family to enjoy. |