Picture this, if you will - it's after 3pm mid-week, you're juggling a client and your boss's phone calls, you have to drop off Justin at soccer, hit up the IGA to restock the loo paper and cat litter, and just when you realise you have to start dinner as your bags hit the floor at home, the kids start whining they're hungry and want you to make them "a snaaaaack".
Sound familiar? Ain't nobody got time for that.
So here's a few easy, bite-sized slash won't spoil your dinner, slap it together tummy-fillers using on-hand pantry ingredients. You've got this. Heck, you're Mother of the Year.
You're welcome.
Ingredients:
2 bananas
2 tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 tbsp. honey
1/4 cup granola
Instructions:
Peel and slice the bananas into 1/2-inch rounds.
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
Spread a small amount of the peanut butter mixture on top of each banana slice.
Sprinkle granola on top of each banana slice, pressing down gently so it sticks to the peanut butter. Dip in chocolate if you're feeling adventurous.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Ingredients:
2 apples, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. natural peanut butter
2 tbsp. honey
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
Arrange the apple slices on a plate or in a bento box.
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the apple slices.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts (if using) on top of the apple slices.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans)
1/4 cup dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries)
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, and honey until well combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit until evenly distributed.
Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Ingredients:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, and bananas)
1/2 cup granola
1 tbsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Cut the fruit into small bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and honey (if using) until well combined.
In a small cup or bowl, layer the yogurt, fruit, and granola in any order you like.
Repeat the layers until the cup is full or you've used up all the ingredients.
Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
This snack is not only quick and easy to make, but it's also packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins from the yogurt and fruit, and the granola adds a satisfying crunch. Plus, kids will love the colourful layers and fun presentation!
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