Appetizers & Snacks

Sweet Chipotle Trail MixWhen you’re in need of a quick snack to give you some energy and keep you full until meal time, this is the perfect option!

The best part is that it’s so easy to make ahead of time and package in baggies so you can have some any time.

The spicy chipotle helps to curb your appetite along with plenty of healthy fats to leave you feeling full.

Just be sure to portion it out ahead of time or you’re going to be eating way too much of it before you realize what you’ve done! Continue reading

Quick Pickles SnackI love pickles, but when I tried this twist on the traditional “out of the jar” pickles I decided I wasn’t going back. They don’t take too long to make (outside of the parts where you’re waiting, but I’m sure you can find something productive to do during that time). They also end up with a really fresh taste.

These pickles can also be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks so you can make them ahead of time and snack on them all week long!

Ingredients

1 pound pickling cucumbers, sliced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup onion cut into slivers
3 cloves garlic cut into slivers
1 tsp dill seed Continue reading

Popcorn has always been a go to snack for me because it’s a low calorie munchie and you get a lot of it per serving. In fact, most of the calories come from the toppings, which you can customize as long as you aren’t buying the prepackaged popcorn!

This method will not only save you money, but will also lower the calories by a lot. This is just one way to season the popcorn, you can choose your own. Generally you should put your seasonings on after cooking it rather than before to make sure the kernels pop better. Continue reading