Easy ways to make healthy, tasty snacks
Using fresh vegetables, pig rinds, or low carb crackers, here is a great way to snack on a healthy lifestyle.
You can make a variety of low carb dips to spice these healthy snacks up. Just remember that healthy eating requires planning and moderation.
Easy Low Carb Chicken Salad
2 cups chicken (grilled shredded)
2 hard boiled eggs (chopped)
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 pickles (chopped)
1/2 green bell pepper (seeded, chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
salt
pepper
Gather all of your ingredients in one place. Make sure everything is chopped up and ready to be mixed together.
Healthy Ranch Dip
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (mixed)
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dried herbs, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for 30 minutes so the dried herbs can soften a little, then serve.
Low Carb
Cauliflower
Hummus
3 cups cauliflower florets
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 whole garlic cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini paste
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves (crushed, in addition to above)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
smoked paprika
olive oil
Combine the cauliflower, water, 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 3 whole garlic cloves to a microwave safe dish. Microwave for about 15 minutes – or until softened and darkened in color. Put the cauliflower mixture into a magic bullet, blender, or food processor and blend. Add the tahini paste, lemon juice, 2 raw garlic cloves, 3 Tbsp olive oil, and 3/4 tsp kosher salt. Blend until mostly smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. To serve, place the hummus in a bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Use thinly sliced tart apples, celery sticks, raw radish chips, or other vegges to dip with.
Almond Low Carb Hummus
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil (and/or grapeseed oil)
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 clove garlic (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Toss all ingredients into a high power blender, like a Blendtec, nutribullet, or a food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes till smooth. Best served chilled. Store in fridge in airtight container.