Take a break from sweets and fancy dishes with these healthy holiday appetizer ideas, Healthy Bites. Eating healthy takes a little extra effort during the holidays, but we’ve got you covered with these best-for-you treats and snacks that are not only delicious but also boost your immune system (something we could all use these days.
Classic Hummus Recipe Healthy Bites
Hummus, I love it! It’s a delicious Mediterranean spread if you want something different for your bread or sandwich, but it’s also great as a healthy dip for raw veggies Healthy Bites. Hummus is made with chickpeas, which are a protein bomb. They also contain noteworthy amounts of B vitamins, iron, and zinc, so they’re healthy overall! And one of my favourite things about hummus is that it’s so easy and quick to make!
Ingredients:
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained
- 10 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp cumin
For classic hummus, combine all ingredients with salt, pepper and 3 tbsp water in a food processor and process until smooth; it’s that easy! The more powerful your food processor is, the softer and creamier the hummus.
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Maybe not the most obvious combination of chickpeas and beetroot, but it’s super delicious! Beetroot gives hummus a sweeter taste and helps detoxify the body. These red tubers remove toxins from the liver and cleanse the blood. Thus, beetroot makes hummus exceptionally healthy.
Prepare hummus according to the classic hummus formula, and then add 1 minor raw beetroot (150 g), unpeeled and cut into pieces. Whisk until smooth; that’s it Healthy Bites!
Crispy parmesan garlic Edamame
I don’t unavoidably need a recipe to enjoy edamame. It’s delicious, with a bit of sea salt added. But there’s nothing wrong with adding a little spice to a dish. This version is finger-licking good. The Parmesan and garlic give edamame a unique, savoury flavour that’s hard to resist.
In addition to being a decent basis of soy protein, edamame is loaded with healthy fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin K. It’s a healthy, low-calorie snack that’s so easy to make Healthy Bites!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups edamame (raw)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)
- Preheat oven to 200ºC. Place the baking sheet on a boiling sheet
Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in an average bowl, then toss to combine. Set this bowl aside. Place the fresh (or thawed) edamame in another medium bowl and add the olive oil. Toss the edamame until well coated.
Pour the Parmesan cheese mixture over the edamame, then toss until evenly coated. Spread the edamame on the ready baking sheet in an even layer. Bake in the kiln for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned to your liking Healthy Bites.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
King Prawns Oriental Style
Shrimp is my favourite food!! Super tasty, quick, easy to make (you can’t go wrong with this recipe) and healthy! Shrimp is a rich source of selenium, one of the most actual antioxidants for maintaining healthy cells. It also contains high levels of zinc, essential for developing a healthy immune system. Eating shrimp helps strengthen bones because it contains phosphorus, copper and magnesium Healthy Bites. And eating shrimp is easy, and it’s so delicious!!
Serves 3-4 (dependent on the size of the prawns):
- 20 king prawns, raw and peeled
- A dash of lemongrass, chilli and ginger
- 4 tablespoons hot chilli sauce for dessert
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 8 tablespoons coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons sesame oil for dessert
- Red onion
- Spring onion
- Bean sprouts
- Thinly sliced pumpkin
- Coriander and onion
- Lemon slices
Instructions:
Heat the pan and enhance the sesame oil to fry the red onion for 1 minute, then the king prawns. Stir-fry for 2 minutes and turn the prawns over when they turn pink.
Add the lemongrass, ginger and chilli, fish sauce, chilli sauce and coconut milk. Also, add the pumpkin strings and bean sprouts. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro, green onions, garlic and lime wedges.
Sugar-Free Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
These cinnamon-roasted almonds are an irresistible healthy snack for those with a sweet tooth. Nuts are a key part of a healthy, varied diet. Their relatively long shelf life, portability, and nutrient-rich profile make nuts the perfect snack to help you maintain a healthy diet on the go. Roasted almonds provide health benefits by increasing your intake of several key nutrients Healthy Bites.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup baking stevia
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole organic almonds
- 1 large egg white, beaten
- The total prep time for this recipe is approximately 30-35 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking piece with foil and spray with cooking sprig (or use parchment paper or a silpat mat).
In a minor bowl, combine cinnamon, stevia, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk the almonds with the egg whites until the almonds are evenly coated. (The egg whites bind the spice mixture to the nuts.) Pour the cinnamon mixture over the nuts to coat them evenly.
Spread the walnuts evenly on the prepared sweltering sheet and swelter for 22 to 25 minutes, assuming the coating is no longer sticky or wet. Turn off the oven and leave in the hot oven for about 10 minutes. If the nuts are stuck together, break them apart Healthy Bites.
Guilt-Free Cranberry Granola Bars
Lastly, this granola bar recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel naughty but guilt-free!
Ingredients:
- 125g dried oats
- 100g walnuts, roughly chopped
- 100g toasted sunflower seeds
- 100g dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 60ml dissolved coconut oil
- 75ml honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Putting it all together:
Preheat the oven to 180 marks and line a square baking tray with parchment paper.
Gently toast the oats and walnuts (you can also add the sunflower seeds if they’re not toasted) in a large hot pan with the sea salt for a few minutes, basting them now and then to stop them sticking.
While the oats and nuts are toasting, home the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla spirit in a small bowl and microwave for about thirty seconds, making the mixture much more manageable Healthy Bites.
Mix the oat mixture, toasted nuts, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and honey in a large bowl until it is well-coated and sticky.
Pour the combination into the baking dish and press down firmly to make it nice and tight.
Bake for about ten minutes (until golden brown).
Remove from the oven and press the mixture down using a spatula or the back of a large wooden spoon to help it stick together.
Leave to cool, eliminate from the pan and cut into squares Healthy Bites.
Store in an airtight ampule at room temperature.
Enjoy your healthy holiday!!