Healthy Eating

This week I decided to focus on different snacks I could make that are delicious but also healthy. By the end of the week, I had different snack ideas and eating habits that were easy to make, gave me energy and were also delicious! Eating healthy is an important part of staying healthy all together, as the saying goes "you are what you eat." This doesn't mean we should feel guilty for eating anything bad for us, but I found out this week that it's just as easy to eat healthy and still feel like you are snacking. There's many ways to do this, such as making healthy recipes, substituting certain ingredients for others as well as controlling your portions. All in all, once you get in the routine of things, eating healthy is a very easy habit to get into.  

Healthy Recipes

Peanut Butter Energy Balls
One of my person favourites! These were a great snack to grab in the morning if I was running late, or to have as a snack if I was feeling like a treat. Tastes a lot like cookie dough, but is very healthy and keeps you going for a long time, and they're easy to make! I made mine with peanut butter, flax seed, honey, oats and chocolate chips. Check out Kelley's page for an awesome, easy to follow recipe. 

Ingredients for Energy Balls

Frozen Yogurt
The next time you are craving ice cream, I highly recommend making your own frozen yogurt instead, it quick to make and a healthy alternative to ice cream. This week, I made a strawberry frozen yogurt, however, you could choose any flavour you want, or mix and match your favourite flavours. Some other flavour combos I was thinking was: strawberry banana, berry blend, coconut and pineapple, or raspberry mango. Check out Tiffany's blog for the strawberry frozen yogurt recipe I used! The blog also has a tone of other useful recourses that include meal plans, healthy recipes and challenges. 

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins 
Who knew banana chocolate chip muffins could be healthy! This recipe is the perfect way to feel like you're having a treat but also feel like you are eating healthy and still have energy for your busy day ahead! Visit Monique's blog to make this recipe for yourself. It includes some great tips on how to turn snacks, like muffins, into healthy options, by replacing ingredients such as sugar for things like honey or apple sauce!    

Need some more healthy snack ideas? Check out this Tasty video!