Car Snacks

from Momaha June 2022

by Omaha World-Herald

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HOMEMADE CAR SNACKS

TEXT, STYLING + PHOTOGRAPHY Kiley Cruse

Every long road trip requires packing good snacks, right?

But nding snacks that are healthy, not too messy and yummy isn’t always easy.

Luckily, we’ve got both a sweet and a savory option that check all three of those boxes.

BANANA SPLIT SWIRL ENERGY BITES

Making these energy bites is quick and easy. And the results are a beautifully swirled, perfectly-portioned snack.

A food processor makes quick work of mixing up the three avors: strawberry, banana and chocolate. Then it’s time to get your roll on. Simply measure out a teaspoon of each avor, squish them together and roll.

• 1½ cup cashews (or any nut), divided • 6 dates, divided • ½ cup freeze dried strawberries • 1½ tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, divided • ½ cup dried banana chips • 1½ tablespoons cocoa powder • ¼ cup peanuts

1. For the strawberry fl avor: In a food processor, pulse ½ cup cashews until they resemble coarse bread crumbs. Chop and add in 2 dates and the freeze dried strawberries. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Add in ½ tablespoon of almond milk (or more) and pulse until the mixture starts clumping up. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside. 2. For the banana fl avor: In the same food processor, pulse another ½ cup cashews until they resemble coarse bread crumbs. Chop and add in 2 dates and the dried bananas. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Add in ½ tablespoon of almond milk (or more) and pulse until the mixture starts clumping up. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set aside. 3. For the chocolate-peanut fl avor: In the same food processor, pulse the last ½ cup cashews until they resemble coarse bread crumbs. Chop and add in 2 dates, cocoa powder and the peanuts.

Pulse until the mixture is crumbly. Add in ½ tablespoon (or more) of almond milk and pulse until the mixture starts clumping up. 4. Form the balls: Take one 1 teaspoon each of the strawberry, banana and chocolate mixtures. Bring them together in the palm of your hand and roll into a balls. Repeat until all mixtures are gone.

Source: www.destinationdelish.com

Banana Split Energy Balls have no added sugar.

HOMEMADE CHEEZ-IT CRACKERS

This Cheez-It copycat recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients and are simple to make.

And once you get the basic recipe down, you can have fun trying new flavor combinations. Try different cheeses or adding in some herbs. Snack time has never tasted better.

• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt • 1 cup flour • 2 tablespoons ice cold water • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces • 2 tablespoons shortening

1. In a food processor, mixer, or a bowl with a hand mixer, mix the cheese, butter, shortening and salt together until blended.

Then slowly add the flour. If you are using a mixer make sure it is on low speed or you will have flour flying everywhere. 2. The dough will be dry after adding in the flour, so add in the water gradually just until the dough comes together in a ball. 3. Round out the ball of dough and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for one hour. 4. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 5. Place dough on a floured surface and with your rolling pin roll your dough to be less than 1/8 inch thick. 6. Using a pastry cutter or pizza cutter, cut 1-inch squares. Then use a skewer or toothpick to put a hole in the center of each cracker. 7. Place crackers onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and then bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown at the edges. 8. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool. 9. The crackers will keep fresh for 3 to 5 days if stored in an airtight container.

Homemade cheese crackers require only a couple of ingredients.

Source: www.midgetmomma.com