Alright, let’s talk about snacks! I was super bored last weekend and decided to experiment in the kitchen. My goal? Quick, easy, and something that wouldn’t leave me feeling guilty after I devoured the whole batch.
First up, I tackled “Peanut Butter Energy Bites.”
- Started with: Rolled oats, peanut butter (the natural kind, gotta be healthy-ish!), honey, chia seeds, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
- Process: Literally just dumped everything into a bowl. I think the ratios were roughly 1 cup oats, half a cup peanut butter, a quarter cup of honey, a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds, and a handful of chocolate chips. Eyeballed it, honestly.
- Mixed it all up: Used my hands because it’s faster. Got everything nice and sticky.
- Rolled into balls: About an inch in diameter. This part got a little messy with the peanut butter, but whatever.
- Chilled: Popped them in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Seriously, these were so easy and tasted amazing. I ate, like, five in one sitting. Probably not the most healthy, but definitely better than a bag of chips!
Next, I tried “Avocado Toast 2.0.” I’m kinda obsessed with avocado toast, but I wanted to jazz it up a bit.
- Started with: Sourdough bread (toasted, obviously), avocado, everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a fried egg.
- Mashed the avocado: Added a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread it on the toast: Nice and thick.
- Sprinkled: Everything bagel seasoning and red pepper flakes on top.
- Added the egg: Over easy, so the yolk was nice and runny.
This was seriously next-level. The everything bagel seasoning adds a savory crunch, and the red pepper flakes give it a little kick. The runny egg just ties it all together. This one takes, like, five minutes tops.
Finally, because I was feeling a little fancy, I made “Caprese Skewers.”
- Grabbed: Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls (the small ones), basil leaves, balsamic glaze.
- Assembled: Tomato, mozzarella, basil leaf on a skewer. Repeated until the skewer was full.
- Drizzled: Balsamic glaze over the skewers.
Super simple, refreshing, and looks kinda impressive if you’re having friends over. Plus, it’s pretty darn healthy. Definitely a win!
So yeah, that was my snack-making adventure. Nothing groundbreaking, but all were quick, easy, and satisfied my cravings without making me feel too bad. Give ’em a try!