We prepared an absolute hit for you today!

It is so easy to make but yet so delicious. It could be a great snack for your BBQ gathering or a girls’ night bite!

So, here it is: Avocado and Cucumber Toast.

Let’s say it is a Mexican style (just because we learnt this recipe from our Mexican friend).

Ingredients:

• 1 slice wholemeal or rye bread
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 30g any fresh/soft cheese (optional)
• several slices of cucumber
• Lemon juice, to taste
• Salt, to taste

Method:

1. Place the bread in a toaster and toast to your liking.
2. Top with the sliced avocado, cucumber slices and fresh cheese (if you choose to have some cheese).
3. Squeeze over some fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.

It sounds so easy, but it’s everyone’s favourite snack!

Today we prepared something special for you: a delicious savoury snack!

This classic Mediterranean recipe is the best option for any healthy eater! Dip the chickpea balls in fresh Greek yoghurt (add some spices) to make it the perfect snack for a BBQ night with close friends!

What’s more it is extremely quick to make (but you have to let it chill in the fridge) and suitable for vegetarians!

Ingredients:

Chickpea balls

• 250g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 1 small handful fresh parsley (or some other herbs), roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp wholemeal flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Yoghurt Dipping Sauce

• 100g plain  yoghurt
• ½ garlic clove, crushed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• + feel free to add anything else here, some herbs would work as well!

Tip: If tinned chickpeas are not available, you can make them yourself (if the dried/raw ones are available). Just boil them in water until soft (it’ll take about an hour).

How?

1. Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, flour, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until well combined. Transfer the chickpea mixture into a large bowl. Shape the mixture into 6 balls and flatten slightly between your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the yoghurt, garlic, salt and pepper and herbs in a bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.

3. Heat the oil in a large non-stick fry pan over medium heat. Cook the chickpea balls for 4-5 minutes each side or until cooked through and golden in colour.

4. Serve the balls with the yoghurt dip, a fresh green salad and some bread.

Tip: to make it healthier you can try to bake the balls instead of frying, also skip the bread.

We have something! It is not just a great snack but also a proper meal. We suggest this as a breakfast for busy people as it takes literally no time to cook (as it is precooked the night before)!

A great versatile recipe today: Overnight Oats! They are easy, they are quick to make and you can be as creative as you wish!

You can encounter many recipes using chocolate but let’s make it as healthy (yet delicious) as possible!

One of the best option of such nutricious boost are protein balls!

What exactly are protein balls?

They are a versatile healthy treat that can be made in so many different ways! Not only they are a great ebergy-booster, but also a great opportunity to experiment and be creative. They are often filled with such ingredients as dates and nuts which make them the perfect pre-workout snack.

Ingredients

• 16 dates, pitted
• 200g raw or roasted almonds
• 4 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp cacao powder (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp water, if needed

How?

They are really quick to make, you will need about 10 min + 30 min chilling time!

1. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a dough begins to form. If the mixture looks and feels a bit dry, add a little water.
3. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into snack-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray.

That’s it! You can coat your little snacks in crushed nuts or dried fruits!

Do not forget to place them in a fridge for about half an hour and enjoy!

Any time of the day you may suddenly get this unreasonable food craving!
And if you hold it too much it’ll only get worse.

We suggest to define the notion of “healthy snack” and stick to several snacks that won’t give you too much trouble in terms of gaining unwanted weight!

So, what makes a healthy snack healthy?

Snacks are an important part of your daily nutrition — they help provide you with enough fuel to perform at your best.

However, a lot of snacks can be high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, and offer little nutritional value. Don’t let your snacks derail your progress towards your health and fitness goals!

It might be helpful to think of your morning snacks as a way to meet your daily nutritional needs — adding an extra serving of fruit, vegetables or grains.

It’s also a good idea to try and choose snacks that won’t leave you hungry. To feel satisfied, you should aim to eat afternoon or mid-morning snacks that have a good mix of macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and good fats.

Here is an idea to try:

Homemade Granola Bars

Store bought granola bars can be full of sugar and nasty additives, so why not make your own! And it takes just five minutes!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 30g nuts of your choice, chopped
• ½ orange, juiced
• ½ cup honey
• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ tsp salt

How?

1. Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Place the oats, coconut, cranberries/raisins, nuts and orange juice in a medium bowl and mix until well combined. Transfer the oat mix to the prepared baking tray and toast for 10 minutes or until the mix is brown and lightly toasted.
3. Meanwhile, heat the honey, almond butter, vanilla extract and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously.
4. Once smooth and heated through, place the honey mixture into the medium bowl. Add the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Lightly spray a square baking dish with cooking spray and pour in the granola mixture. Press on the mixture with the back of a spoon to ensure that it is spread evenly within the dish.
6. Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes if you’re after crunchier granola bars or less if you prefer them to be a little chewier! Once cooked, allow the granola mix to completely cool before cutting into squares.
7. Enjoy and store remaining granola bars in an airtight container.

P.S. Feel free to alter the recipe and share your experience with us (info@la.club)! You can make it even healthier by reducing the amount of honey.