I rarely have time to cook and whatever spare time I force myself to have is dedicated to going to the gym, so as you can imagine, it can be easy to fall into the ‘I’ll eat anything that’s right in front of me’ mindset. Trust me, I did that more times than I can remember!
So now that I’ve finally found a few easy snacks that require little effort, I thought I’d share them with you in case they help you out too!
Sure! Here are four high-protein, low-carb, and easy-to-make snack recipes:
1. Greek Yogurt with Berries and Nuts
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- A drizzle of honey
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, add Greek yogurt.
2. Top with mixed berries and chopped nuts.
3. Drizzle with honey or stevia if desired.
2. Turkey and Avocado Roll-Ups
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of deli turkey breast
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- A handful of baby spinach or arugula leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Lay out the turkey slices on a flat surface.
2. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each slice.
3. Place a few avocado slices (or you could chop or smash it up) and spinach or arugula leaves on top.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Roll up the turkey slices and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
3. Cottage Cheese and Veggie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red bell pepper.
2. Mix in the chopped herbs.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir everything together and enjoy!
4. Hard-Boiled Eggs with Hummus
Ingredients:
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- Paprika or chili powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
1. Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
2. Place a small dollop of hummus on each egg half.
3. Sprinkle with paprika or chili powder for a bit of spice.
4. Garnish with chopped parsley