On the go breakfast/snack ideas

My friend Brittney reached out to me for some new snack ideas. I wanted to share my newest favorites with all of you that are looking to change it up! To be honest, they are not the most photogenic ideas (hence why I did not include pictures) but I promise they are all very tasty and healthy. All five ideas are also gluten free, if that matters to you...

1) Peanut butter yogurt

2 TBSP peanut butter
2 TBSP plain nonfat greek yogurt 
2 rice cakes

It makes the peanut butter go further and gives you added protein. To avoid sogginess, I recommend assembling it right before eating so you may need to make the mixture at home, put it in a tupperware, and bring the rice cakes on the side.

2) Overnight oatmeal

1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
1/4 cup oats (regular or GF)
1/4 cup plain almond milk
1 TBSP coconut
1 TBSP goji berries
1 TBSP chia seeds 
1 tsp cinnamon

Mix all of the ingredients in a mason jar or tupperware. Set in the fridge overnight and you are ready to go in the morning. I recommend making it your own by switching chai seeds for hemp hearts or flaxseed.... coconut for honey or maple syrup... goji berries for raspberries or raisins... cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg... almond milk for coconut milk or soymilk... the possibilities are endless! Add protein powder, nuts, cacao nibs, I could go on all day...


3) Protein shake

1/2 banana
1 cup plain almond milk
1 scoop protein  (I use Raw For Life, vanilla)
4 cubes of ice
1 handful of spinach or if you want something sweet do 1tsp cinnamon instead

Again, make it your own and switch it up. With the protein powder I use, I find it's best to blend it right before consuming. Otherwise it becomes very thick and not so appetizing.

4) Dry roasted edamame

A serving (1/4 cup) gives you 130 calories, 4g fat, 10 carbs, 8g fiber, 1g sugar,  and 14g protein!!!

There are two flavors: lightly salted and wasabi and I like to mix the two together. I like hot foods and the wasabi flavor are VERY hot... you'll have smoke coming out your nose if you eat them alone. Consider yourself warned :)

5) Apple and string cheese

Apples are in season and they are delicious! My favorites are organic pink ladies and organic honey crisp. Slice them really thin and make perfect bites with string cheese... I love the combination. Pears are great too!

Happy snacking!