Are you on the lookout for healthy snack ideas that satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your nutrition? Whether you’re trying to avoid refined sugars or simply want to incorporate healthier options into your diet, these delicious, sweet treats are perfect for you! Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also packed with wholesome ingredients that can nourish your body.
Here are some deliciously sweet recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied without any guilt!
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Decadent Chocolate Caramel Bars: A Perfect Healthy Snack Idea
Ingredients
Base:
75g rolled oats
75g ground almonds
60g melted butter, coconut oil, or other oil of choice
Pinch of sea salt
Topping:
160g medjool dates
100g almond butter
35g almond milk or other plant milk
Pinch of sea salt
Chocolate Coating:
150g 70% dark chocolate, melted
Method
In a food processor, combine the rolled oats, ground almonds, and sea salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Add the melted fat and pulse again until the mixture sticks together. If it’s too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water and pulse again.
Line a loaf tin with baking paper and press the biscuit mix firmly into the base using the back of a spoon.
Place the tin in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
Meanwhile, blend the dates, almond butter, almond milk, and salt in a food processor until smooth, achieving a caramel-like texture.
Spread the caramel mixture over the biscuit base and return to the freezer for 4-5 hours.
Once set, slice into thick bars. Dip each bar into melted dark chocolate and transfer to baking paper. Decorate with a sprinkle of sea salt or drizzle with extra chocolate.
Storage:
These delicious bars can last in the freezer for up to 10 days, making them a perfect grab-and-go healthy snack idea!
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Indulgent Tofu Chocolate Cake: A Guilt-Free Delight
Ingredients
1 can of chickpeas (washed)
55g cocoa powder
200g sugar-free dark chocolate (melted)
200g firm tofu, chopped
130g dates, pitted
1 tsp vanilla extract
240ml any plant-based milk
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until super smooth.
Pour the mixture into a lined cake tin and bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 40 minutes. It will come out with a slight wobble but will set as it cools.
Allow to cool in the fridge before slicing into rich, fudgy squares.
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Coconut Squares: A Crunchy Healthy Snack Idea
Ingredients
100g almonds, toasted
100g cashews, toasted
150g macadamia nuts
150g desiccated coconut
100g gluten-free porridge oats
3 tablespoons flax powder
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
50g sunflower seeds
100g raw cacao butter
100g coconut oil
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons maple syrup
Desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, & sea salt for sprinkling
Method
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Roast the almonds and cashews on a baking tray for 5-10 minutes until golden, then allow to cool.
Blitz half of the almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts in a food processor until chopped. Mix with desiccated coconut, flax, hemp, and oats in a bowl.
Blitz the remaining nuts and sunflower seeds in the food processor until they form a nut butter.
In a pan, melt the cacao butter and coconut oil, then mix in the tahini, maple syrup, and nut butter.
Line a tin with baking paper, transfer the mixture, and press down firmly. Sprinkle with jazzy bits on top and leave in the fridge to set.
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Pecan Banana Bread: The Ultimate Healthy Snack Idea
Ingredients
75ml melted coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
200g pecans (or walnuts)
200g rolled oats
4 large ripe bananas
100g coconut sugar, plus one tablespoon (optional)
100ml maple syrup
100ml unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
A good pinch of caraway seeds (optional)
75g dark chocolate (70%)
Method
Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan/gas mark 3) and grease a 900g non-stick loaf tin with coconut oil.
Roast the pecans in the oven for 10 minutes, roughly chop, and set aside.
Blitz the oats in a food processor until they resemble a rough flour, then transfer to a bowl.
Blend the bananas, coconut sugar, maple syrup, almond milk, and melted coconut oil until well combined.
Mix the wet ingredients with the oat flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the pecans and caraway seeds if using.
Pour half the batter into the loaf tin, layer with chocolate strips, then pour in the remaining batter and top with extra coconut sugar.
Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
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Chocolate Chia Bliss Balls: Quick and Easy Healthy Snack Idea
Ingredients
8 oz dates
3 oz chia seeds
2 oz raw almonds (sliced or chopped)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch of salt (optional)
To Coat:
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup desiccated coconut (optional)
2 tbsp freeze-dried berry powder (optional)
Method
In a food processor, add the dates, chia seeds, almonds, cocoa powder, and salt. Process until it forms a sticky dough. If it’s too dry, add a teaspoon of water or coconut oil to achieve the desired consistency.
Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 ½ inches in diameter).
Optional: Roll the bliss balls in desiccated coconut or freeze-dried fruit powder for an extra touch. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
These healthy snack ideas are perfect for satisfying your cravings while keeping your nutrition on point. Whether you’re enjoying rich chocolate cake, indulgent bars, or blissful bites, you can feel good about treating yourself. Enjoy experimenting with these recipes, and don’t hesitate to share your creations!
With these delicious options, you’ll never have to sacrifice flavour for health. Happy baking!
