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4 Recommendations for Quickly Prepared Nutritious Snacks
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In this blog post, we present four ideas for quick and healthy snacks. The first one is salads, which can be made from anything we have at home. However, it is important to avoid calorie-rich additions such as sauces or oils. Instead, we can mix balsamic vinegar with a small amount of olive oil. We can also add fruits like kiwi or apples, as well as nuts or seeds. But we should be careful with the amount as these products are very calorie-rich. Another option is cocktails, which can also be made from a wide range of products. We can choose between fruits, vegetables, and even coconut milk. In cocktails, we can also add oat flakes or bran to get an additional source of fiber. The third option is yogurts and country cheeses, which are an excellent choice if we are looking for something quick and healthy. We can serve them with fruits, vegetables, flakes or bran, depending on our preference. The last option is vegetables cut into strips, which are an excellent alternative to other snacks like chips or nuts. Cut vegetables can be eaten in moderation, which can only have a positive effect on our health.
„When we aspire to a healthy lifestyle, we often lack ideas for quick lunch or dinner choices. It's best to pre-plan our eating habits, so we can buy the appropriate items. In situations where we have no plan and lack the right ingredients in the refrigerator, our meals might be unhealthy, as hunger is a poor counselor. It's also worth planning nutritious snacks for work interruptions or social events. Here are a few recommendations.”
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Salad creations
Salads can be prepared with a variety of products – however, to obtain a dietary version, we must pay attention to the ingredients. When creating a vegetable salad, we can choose any vegetable, regardless of its caloric content. Excluding legume seeds, we can add many vegetables according to our preferences. While composing, remember to avoid adding calorie-rich sauces. A good alternative can be balsamic vinegar combined with a small amount of olive oil. Salads are often enhanced with olives, avocado, nuts, or seeds to enrich the taste. However, we should be mindful of their quantity, as they are very calorific. The second type of salads are fruit salads. In this case, it is worth checking the calorie tables and choosing fruits with lower caloric content, such as kiwi or apples.
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Blended Beverages
Blended beverages, much like salads, can be made from a wide range of products. The recipe is for 2 servings: coconut milk (12%) 200 g (10 teaspoons), chia seeds 15 g (3 teaspoons), honey 24 g (1 teaspoon), cocoa 10 g (1 teaspoon), mango 140 g (0.5 mango), blueberries 15 g (0.3 cups), raspberries 30 g (0.5 cups), chocolate 6 g (1 piece). Preparation time: 5 minutes. 1. Pour the coconut milk into a bowl, add chia seeds, cocoa and honey. 2. Stir with a whisk for a few minutes, then set aside in the refrigerator for an hour. 3. Serve the beverage with raspberries, blueberries and mango. 4. Sprinkle coconut pieces and grated chocolate on top. Nutritional values per serving: Calories – 292.5 kcal, Protein – 3.8 g, Fat – 16.7 g, Carbohydrates – 28.6 g, Fiber – 5.3 g.
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Kefir, farmhouse cheese, natural yogurt
Kefir, farmhouse cheese, and natural yogurt are products that can serve as a quick and healthy snack available at any time. You can serve them with fruits, vegetables, flakes or bran, depending on your preference. It is important to note that the fruity versions of these products, which are sweeter, are no longer as dietary as their natural versions. In the fruity versions of the farmhouse cheese or yogurt, there is sugar that provides unnecessary calories.
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Vegetables sliced into strips
Vegetables sliced into strips provide an excellent solution for a gathering where snacks like thumbs, nuts, etc. are often served. Such snacks can be consumed without limits, which can only have a positive impact on one's health. Vegetables such as bell peppers, celery, pickled cucumbers, fresh cucumbers, or tomatoes offer an excellent alternative to other snacks, thereby ensuring that one does not have to spend the entire evening with an empty plate.
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Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian
• 23.03.2026
Lena Bauer
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