Healthy snacks – Page 3 – Health Continuum

Roasted curry cashews

Every now and then, people want to snack. Of course, it’s easy to reach for a bag of potato chips, pretzels or peanuts. And in moderation, each of these is fine. But, there are healthier – and tastier – alternatives. Today, I would like to share one of my favourites with you: roasted curry cashews. […]

Breakfast, Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks, Muffins, Muffins, Uncategorized

Pumpkin chocolate muffins

These healthy pumpkin chocolate muffins make for a delicious autumn treat. Moist and tender, low in granulated sugar and naturally sweetened with apple sauce, they are perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Made with oat flour, pumpkin purée, walnuts, warm spices and dark chocolate chunks (but not too much), each bite is scrumptious. You […]

Breakfast, Chia seeds, Creams and Puddings, Desserts and Snacks

Apple chia puddings

Made with fresh apple compote, granola and almond chia milk, these delicious puddings are great for breakfast or as a healthy dessert. They’re also a nutritious snack for children. Homemade apple compote, known as French applesauce, is simple to make and tastes better than any store-bought kind. My mother and grandmothers used to make it. […]

Breads, Breads and Scones, Breakfast, Desserts and Snacks

Lemon yoghurt poppy seed loaf

This lemon yoghurt poppy seed loaf has no wheat flour, no butter, no eggs and no white sugar in it. It’s gluten free and can be made either vegan or vegetarian, depending on the type of yoghurt you use. I’ve made it both ways and both are delicious. In fact, they taste almost the same, […]

Cookies, Desserts and Snacks

Apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies

These apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, healthy and tasty. Low in granulated sugar and made with oats, apple sauce and fresh cashew purée, they’re great as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym. For a decadent, yet nutritious treat, I’ve added dark chocolate (60-70 % cacao) chunks and teff […]

Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks, Energy Balls

Energy protein balls

As a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym, these little protein balls are packed with high protein and heart-healthy fat and fibre. If you’re busy and on the go, popping one or two balls will keep you going until your next meal. There are so many ways to make protein balls, […]