If you are like me and always on a hunt for unique snack recipes, look no further - here is the ultimate guide for light meals. They are affordable, healthy, and fresh. You can always adjust these recipes according to your diet restrictions. I’ve tried most of them and can personally vouch for their incredible deliciousness!
1. Matcha energy balls
Preparation time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup soft pitted dates
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Zekko Matcha green tea powder (and some more for dusting)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
*makes 10 balls
Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until they become a large ball. Roll into 10 small balls and dust with matcha powder.
Love pistachios and nuts? Check out the Matcha Energy Bites recipe on our YouTube channel.
2. Pistachio covered grapes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup soft goat cheese (250 g)
- 1 cup seedless red or green grapes (150 g)
- ½ cup shelled pistachios (60 g)
Wash grapes and pat them dry. Chop pistachios and crush them in a blender. Roll grapes between your palms in goat cheese and then in chopped nuts. Refrigerate or eat right away.
3. Fruity Bites
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Freezing time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 150 g of apricots
- 1 orange
- 30 g coconut oil
Zest the orange. Add it to the apricots and coconut oil and put everything into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Flatten it on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes. Cut the bars with a knife by 2x4 cm.
4. Matha mug cake
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 minute + few minutes cooling time.
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp white sugar (you can brown/black sugar as well)
- 3 tbsp nonfat milk
- 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
Add flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and sugar in a microwave-safe mug. Whisk until smooth. Add in milk and oil. Mix again until the color is even. Cook in the microwave at full power for about 1 minute. Let the cake cool before eating.
5. Frozen blueberries/dates
It’s like a candy, but much healthier!
Preparation time: 0-5 minutes
Freezing time: 2-3 hours (until solid)
INGREDIENTS:
- Fresh blueberries (as many as you want)
- Greek yogurt (optional)
Place the blueberries covered in yogurt on a baking sheet. Freeze for a couple of hours. Transfer to a Ziploc bag or container.
Flavor options: Add 1 tbsp of peanut butter/honey/lemon juice to greek yogurt.
6. Frushi
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes (for rice)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of uncooked rice
- Fruits (ex: orange sections, raspberries, honeydew cubes)
- 1 cup of yogurt
Try topping the rice ovals with fruits this time. Eat with yogurt dip.
(boil rice, form ovals as you would do for sashimi, top with all kind of fruits)
Tip: This can also be your breakfast.
7. Spicy popcorn
Preparation time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bag of popcorn
- 2-3 tbsp of butter
- 1-2 tbsp of sriracha
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper
Add some spiciness to your life with sriracha flavored popcorn! Mix butter, spices and sriracha in a bowl and drizzle over the popcorn, then toss it. Enjoy while watching your favorite Netflix show.
8. Roasted chickpeas
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- Roasted chickpeas (1 can)
- Seasonings/herbs/spices (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Preheat oven to 450°F. Dry chickpeas on a paper towel before placing them in the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 400°F until crunchy. Toss with olive oil and any spices you want (ex: chili powder, rosemary, paprika).
9. Chia pudding
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Freezing time: 3-4 hours/overnight
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 1/2 cups of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berries (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)
Place coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and/or berries in a bowl. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
10. Banana Matcha Ice-cream
Preparation time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 ripe bananas, frozen overnight (cut them into pieces before freezing)
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk/or almond milk
- 2 teaspoons Zekko Matcha green tea powder
Blend frozen banana chunks in a food processor. Add matcha and sweetened condensed milk and blend until soft. Take a scoop and transfer the ice-cream to a beautiful serving bowl. Enjoy!
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