Welcome to this week’s just better.® Recipe of the Week! With National Nutrition Month in full swing, we’re celebrating the harmonious blend of prebiotic fiber and healthy fats with a trio of snacks that not only satisfy your taste buds but also boost your health.
From savory delights and spicy kicks to sweet treats, these recipes are here to transform snack time into a nutrient-rich experience.
The Power of Healthy Fats & Prebiotic Fiber
Our journey into healthier snacking spotlights snacks that seamlessly blend prebiotic fiber with healthy fats. This dynamic duo is crucial for maintaining a balanced lifestyle, offering everything from improved gut health to enhanced nutrient absorption.
Inspired by this week’s blog, these snack recipes underscore the importance of evaluating not just what we eat but how different nutrients can work together to support our healthy living goals. (You can read the blog here!)
So let’s start snacking!
Fiber-Fueled Guacamole + Veggie Sticks
Transform your guacamole game with a fiber boost that’s sure to impress. This high-fiber twist on traditional guacamole incorporates just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, making it even more gut-friendly.
Serve it up with a colorful array of veggie sticks for a snack that’s as vibrant as it is nourishing.
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 lime, juiced
4 Tbsp just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Salt and pepper to taste
Carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks for dipping
Instructions:
Mash the avocados in a bowl, and stir in lime juice, just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, salt, and pepper.
Serve with veggie sticks. Simple, healthy, and utterly delicious!
Spicy Chili Roasted Chickpeas
Kick the flavor up a notch with these spicy roasted chickpeas! Coated in avocado oil and your favorite spicy chili sauce, then tossed with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber—they’re the perfect crunchy snack to satisfy those spicy cravings while fueling your body with fiber and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and well-dried
1 Tbsp avocado oil
2 Tbsp spicy chili sauce
2 Tbsp just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Sea salt to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F
Mix avocado oil, chili sauce, just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, and salt in a bowl until combined.
Toss the chickpeas in the mixture until well coated.
Spread chickpeas onto a baking sheet and roast until crispy - about 25-30 minutes.
Halfway through baking, stir the chickpeas.
just better.® Energy Bites
These fiber-rich energy balls are your go-to for those sweet and nutty cravings.
Combining rolled oats, nut butter, walnuts, flaxseeds, and a generous helping of just better.® Prebiotic Fiber —these Fiber-Fuel Bites are nutrient-dense, satisfying, and simple to make.
Ingredients:
1 cup oats
½ cup nut butter
½ cup walnuts, chopped
¼ cup ground flaxseeds
4 Tbsp just better.® Prebiotic Fiber
Optional: Cacao Nibs
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, roll into balls, and set in the fridge to firm up.
Enjoy as a delightful snack anytime!
Now that you’re equipped with these savory, spicy, and sweet snack recipes, it’s time to get creative in the kitchen! Try these out, and don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media. Tag us with your snack masterpieces, and let’s spread the joy of healthy, fiber-rich snacking together.
Every snack is an opportunity to nourish your body and delight your senses. With just better.® Prebiotic Fiber, you’re not just snacking; you’re investing in your health with every bite.
So here’s to snacks that satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling fuller for longer! Happy snacking, and remember, life is just better.® with a bit of spice, a touch of sweetness, and a whole lot of fiber!
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