With so many delicious holiday snacks to choose from, you might be tempted to loosen your belt… just a little. Instead, why not take a healthier approach and avoid the unwanted pounds this season by munching on snacks that not only leave you satisfied, but also guilt-free!
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Pumpkin Pudding
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| Prep Time: |
| 10 minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 24 hours |
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Serves:
3
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Enjoy this healthy (no cooking required) pudding throughout the holiday season. Loaded with chia seeds, this snack is an excellent source of fiber, protein, omega-3 fats, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Chia seeds also contain zinc, vitamins B1, B3, and potassium.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups organic pumpkin
- 1 1/2cups full-fat coconut milk
- 1cup cool water
- 1tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1tbsp pure maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 3/4tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4tsp ground ginger
- 1/4tsp sea salt
- 3/4cup whole chia seeds
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Whisk the pumpkin, coconut milk, water, vanilla, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Add the spices and salt and combine thoroughly. Stir in the chia seeds, and blend well to distribute thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
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Pumpkin-Spiced Honey-Roasted Nuts
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| Prep Time: |
| 15minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 20minutes |
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Serves:
6
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Almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds, touted as some of world’s healthiest foods, help lower LDL cholesterol and promote heart health. In addition, they are chock-full of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 1cup raw almonds
- 1cup raw pecans
- 1cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1tsp sea salt
- 1/4tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8tsp ground ginger
- 1/8tsp ground cloves
- 4tbsp raw honey
Servings: servings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place the almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds in a large bowl and set aside. Combine the salt and spices in small bowl and set aside.
- Heat the honey over a medium heat in a small saucepan until it liquefies. Pour the honey over the nuts and seeds. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Spread the nut/seed mixture onto the parchment-lined baking pan. Sprinkle the salt and spice mixture evenly over the nuts and seeds.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Open the oven door and stir the nuts every few minutes with a spoon (being careful not to burn your hands) to prevent the nuts and seeds from burning and sticking together. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.
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Honey Sesame Snaps
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| Prep Time: |
| 10minutes |
| Cook Time: |
| 20minutes |
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Serves:
6 - 8
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Ingredients
- 2 1/3cups roasted sesame seeds
- 3/4cup raw honey
- 1cup organic coconut sugar
- 2tbsp organic extra-virgin coconut oil (plus more for greasing)
- 1/3cup water
- 1/4tsp organic lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4tsp (aluminum-free) baking soda
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, and distribute the sesame seeds evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stirring twice.
- Meanwhile, prepare another baking sheet with lightly greased parchment paper (use coconut oil). Remove sesame seeds from the oven and set aside.
- In heavy saucepan, stir together coconut sugar, water, raw honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over a medium heat and cook without stirring for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Add the vanilla, coconut oil, baking soda, and salt, and stir to combine. Add the sesame seeds and stir well. Pour immediately onto the greased parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly until the mixture is a quarter-inch thick.
- Score with a knife, and allow to cool completely in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes. Snap the pieces and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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These healthy snacks also make great host and holiday gifts!
—The Alternative Daily
