Champneys - Snack Ideas by Amanda Hamilton

Snack Choices Snack according to hunger and only once per day. Here are some suggestions for healthy snack options.

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2 oatcakes or buckwheat crackers topped with 1 tbsp nut butter or hummus or ½ avocado mashed or mackerel pate Vegetable crudites with 2 tbsp hummus or guacamole - see recipes below 1 large or 2 small snack balls - see recipes below 1 energy bar - see recipe below 8-10 raw nuts with ½ banana or apple or berries Dairy-free or kefir yoghurt with fruit One medjool date with 1 tsp nut butter

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VA N I L L A WA L N U T S N A C K B A L L S

10-12 Balls STORE CUPBOARD • 100g walnuts • 50g pecans • 1 tablespoons coconut oil, melted • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of sea salt METHOD 1 . Place the nuts into a food processor or blender and pulse until they break down into a flour / crumbs.

2 . Remove 3 tbsp of nuts from the food processor to roll balls in at the end.

3 . Add the salt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract to the food processor/blender and mix into a dough.

This may take a bit of time and you may need to use a spatula or spoon to scrape down the sides of the food processor to make sure everything is combined.

4. Roll the dough into balls about 2.5-3cm wide (just a little smaller than a golf ball), roll in chopped nuts.

5 . Place on a lined baking tray in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to harden. Keep half in the fridge and put half in the freezer for next week.

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BANANA & CINNAMON SNACK BALLS

10-12 Balls STORE CUPBOARD • 50g gluten-free oats • 2 tbsp of peanut butter • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 50g almonds • 1 tbsp chia seeds • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1-2 tbsp desiccated coconut for coating

METHOD 1. Place all the ingredients (except the desiccated coconut) in a blender or food processor and blend to a dough.

2. Use a tablespoon to shape the dough into 10 balls. Spread the coconut on a plate, then roll the balls in it to coat.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

SHOPPING LIST • 1 banana

C H O C O L AT E P E C A N B A L L S

10-12 Balls STORE CUPBOARD • 1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder • 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted) • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch of sea salt SHOPPING LIST • 50g pecans • 50g walnuts

METHOD 1. Place the nuts into a food processor or blender and pulse until they break down into a flour / crumbs. Option: grind 2 tablespoons of extra nuts now and put aside to roll the balls in at the end.

2. Next, add the cacao powder and salt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and blend into a dough.

This may take a bit of time and you may need to use a spatula or spoon to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

3. Roll the dough into 10+ balls (and then roll in extra crushed nuts if using) and put on a lined baking tray in the freezer for 20-30 minutes or fridge for a couple of hours to set.

4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

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ENERGY BARS

8-10 Bars STORE CUPBOARD • 1 cup nuts of any type, unsalted • 1 cup dried fruit of choice • 1 cup pitted dried dates • Optional: Add in nutmeg, cinnamon or shredded coconut

METHOD 1. Toast the nuts for a roasted nutty flavour (but let them cool before you blend them) or simply use them as they are.

2. Mix all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until you get a firm ball. This might take some time.

3. Place the dough in a baking tin lined with baking paper and flatten the dough out.

4. Wrap the baking tin and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or preferably overnight. When chilled, cut the dough into squares or any desired shape.

5. Wrap each bar - ideally in environmentally friendly wrapping - and store in the fridge.

GUACAMOLE

6 Servings STORE CUPBOARD • Salt and ground black pepper to taste SHOPPING LIST • 2 avocados, chopped • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tomato, chopped • Handful coriander, chopped • 1 lime, juiced

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METHOD 1. Mash the avocado in a bowl and stir in the rest of the ingredients until combined. Serve with oatcakes or vegetable crudites.

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HUMMUS

4 Servings STORE CUPBOARD • 400g can chickpeas, drained • 80ml extra virgin olive oil • 1-2 fat garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 3 tbsp tahini • Salt and ground black pepper to taste SHOPPING LIST • 1 lemon, juiced • ½ lemon, zested

METHOD 1. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in running water. Add to a food processor along with 60ml of oil and blitz until you get a smooth consistency. Add garlic, lemon and tahini along with a dash of water. Mix again for about 5-10 minutes until you get a smooth and silky consistency.

Add more water if needed.

2. Serve with oatcakes or vegetable crudites.

GINGER PINEAPPLE WITH YOGURT

6 Servings STORE CUPBOARD • 1 tsp maple syrup or honey • 1 tsp ground ginger • ½ tsp ground cardamom (optional) SHOPPING LIST • 6 tbsp coconut yoghurt (or other nondairy yoghurt of choice) • 75g (1/2 cup) frozen pineapple

METHOD 1. Add the pineapple with the maple syrup/honey to a pan and gently warm until reduced to create a compote.

2. Serve half the yoghurt topped with half the pineapple per person.

3. Option: double up portions of pineapple to make extra and store in the fridge for another day, gently warmed with a splash of water before serving.

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KEFIR POT

1 Serving STORE CUPBOARD • To flavour: either 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp desiccated coconut

METHOD 1. Mix the yoghurt with your choice of flavouring and serve

SHOPPING LIST • 2 tbsp kefir or coconut yoghurt • 3-4 fresh berries to serve

GOLDEN MYLK

2 Servings STORE CUPBOARD • ½ tsp ground turmeric • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • small pinch of black pepper • ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) SHOPPING LIST • 2 cups coconut, almond or other nondairy milk of your choice

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METHOD 1. Either add all the ingredients to a blender – wizz until combined then add to a small saucepan to heat or simply add to a pan and stir while heating to combine. The ingredients combine together better if you blend them but it’s not essential to do this.

2. Simmer for about 8-10 minutes until warm.

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