The key to healthy snacking is this: simplicity!
When the season flips over to fall, kids go back to school, adults go back to work, it seems like everyone is left scrambling for the holy grail of long days and lunchboxes: snacks!
The problem with snacks is that most of us reach for store-bought ones for convenience. While manufactured snacks are indeed handy (I regularly slip some in my son's lunchbox, too!), our bodies would thank us if we swapped in some homemade ones from time to time, too. My best advice for healthy snacking? Keep it simple!
No need to slave for hours in the kitchen to make nutritious snacks. With a little prep, some planning, and a freezer, you could whip up a month's worth of delicious snacks prepped in just a few hours! And I promise your homemade snacks will be delicious and good-for-you, and, best of all, they will be devoured quickly!
If you need portable snacks, try chewy granola bars, scrumptious make-ahead muffins, or power cookies. An easy, healthy, tasty dip with veggies is perfect to put on the table for the kids (and you) to snack on while they do their homework. And some crunchy cocktail nuts are just what you need to quell those hunger pangs before dinner is ready!
Nut & Fruit Chewy Granola Bars
Granola bars are the lifesaver of snacks. They're easy to slide into a packed school or work lunch or, pop one into your purse before heading out to run a million errands. Drop one into your kids' backpacks before they leave for sports practice or music lessons to keep them fueled up on the go.
These Chewy Nut & Fruit Granola Bars will tame even the worst afternoon hunger and they're very flexible—just use whatever dried fruit, nuts, or seeds you have on hand. You can have a different bar every time you make them! | | Share your creations with me!
What's happening in your kitchen this September? Have you started indulging in comforting dishes again? Or are you still making the most of what farmers' markets and gardens have to offer?
I love hearing from you. If you make any of the dishes in this email, I'd love to hear about your experience. Simply reply to this email, or snap a picture and tag me (@foodnouveau) on Instagram. | | | White Bean & Parmesan Dip | | | If you have a house full of hummus lovers then this White Bean and Parmesan Dip is a must-make! It's deliciously creamy, quicker to make than hummus thanks to super tender white beans, and perfect for dipping fresh veggies, pita chips, or tasty crackers. Lay it out on the kitchen table while the kids do their homework for everyone to snack on.
PS: It's so easy to make! Simply toss all the ingredients into the food processor and blitz away! | | | Don't be fooled by the name. These power-packed Breakfast Cookies pull double duty. Sure, they're the perfect on-the-go meal filled with wholesome grains, dried fruits, bananas, and a touch of dark chocolate. But they're also a great after-school or after-practice snack to tide everyone over until dinner! | | | Here's another multi-purpose recipe: these wholesome Blueberry Banana Muffins are full of whole grains and proteins—not to mention they are delectably moist and bursting with juicy blueberries! They're a great on-the-go breakfast or afternoon snack that you can make ahead and freeze for whenever you need them! | | | Spicy & Sweet Cocktail Pecans | | | | Spicy and Sweet Cocktail Pecans are, as the name implies, just what you need for cocktail hour. No time for cocktail hour when you have to get dinner ready for the whole family in a hurry? Sure there is! Pour yourself and your partner a glass of wine and share a little bowl of nuts while you slice and dice veggies or stir a pot of something delicious on the stove and enjoy a little moment of afternoon luxury! (These crunchy nuts are also great to add to a homemade trail mix for a weekend family hike!) | | If you're looking for even more ideas for simple yet absolutely delicious snacks, appetizers, or nibbles, be sure to check out my French Appetizers cookbook. It's a fabulous collection of recipes that are perfect for happy hour, appetizers, or simply because you want a little "something something"!
You'll find dips and condiments, savory cakes and tarts, sweet bites, small bites, finger foods, and so much more! Many of the recipes in my cookbook feature multiple variations to keep things even more interesting. Savor something delicious today!
| | That's it for today but I'd love to hear from you! If there's something you'd like to see me tackle or you'd simply like to connect, all you have to do is hit "reply" to this email and say hello!
Until next time,
Marie ❤️ | | | | | | | | |
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