Absolutely tired of a handful of almonds as your snack? Do you feel like you’re missing out on tasty treats this holiday season as you try to stay on your weight loss journey? Our Weigh to Wellness team in Birmingham, AL gets it, which is why we offer premade snacks, foods, and beverages that can fill you up, keep you on your weight loss track, and taste good all at the same time. If you’re looking for other snack ideas, especially for the holidays, we’ve compiled a few here for you to try out! Keep in mind that these aren’t necessarily free of sugar, carbs, or fats, but are a much better alternative to a brownie or a plate full of chips and dip.
Chocolate-dipped Orange Slices
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Apple Nachos
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Fig Jam
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In a large saucepan, combine figs and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook 6-8 minutes longer or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in honey, lemon zest and salt. Cool slightly. Process in a food processor until blended. Transfer to covered jars; refrigerate up to 1 week.
This fig jam pairs well with small pieces of cheese, fruit, and/or bagel crisps.
While these sound like delicious sweet treats, what about salty options for those who are trying to avoid the chips and dip? Here are a few recipes to satisfy that salty craving guilt-free:
Zucchini Fries
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Cut zucchini into 3×1/2×1/2-in. pieces. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg white. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Dip zucchini in egg white, then roll in flour mixture.
Place zucchini on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; spray with additional cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Serve with marinara sauce.
Spicy Edamame
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Place edamame in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until tender, 4-5 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the seasonings; toss to coat.
Roasted Chickpeas
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Preheat oven to 400°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with foil. Pat dry chickpeas and in a single layer over foil, removing any loose skins. Bake until very crunchy, 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from oven; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; shake pan to coat. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
We hope you enjoy these tasty recipes this holiday season and beyond! No matter the time of year, Weigh to Wellness in Birmingham, AL is here to help you achieve your weight loss goals. As we mentioned before, we offer prepackaged healthy snacks, foods, and beverages if you don’t want to (or don’t have time to) make your own. They’re also a great way to keep up with exact nutritional values if you need a strict, set meal regimen for any length of time. Contact us to get started or to get help on your weight loss journey!
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