When we talk about a midday munch, we immediately imagine it’s an unhealthy snack that contains only trans fats and lots of sugar or salt. To put your mind at ease, we intend to steer you towards a healthier snack option that will not only make you energized and full, but also free you of fitness guilt.
Peanut butter snacks like Peanut Butter Banana Bites or Peanut Butter Energy Balls are packed with essential nutrients your body needs on a daily basis.
Replace fried snacks or junk food with these five peanut butter recipes you can eat as a midday snack without hesitation.
5 healthy peanut butter midday snacks
Yogurt dip with peanut butter and fresh fruit
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Bring this refreshing and filling healthy snack to your work to decrease midday cravings. Made with your favorite fruits, this delicious and nutritious snack is also easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1 tablespoon of honey
Assorted fresh fruit for dipping (strawberries, apple slices, grapes, etc.)
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey until well blended.
Serve the sauce with fresh fruit for dipping.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls
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Prepare and store these nutrient-packed peanut butter energy balls to enjoy as a healthy midday snack. Made with healthy superfoods like oats, honey, dark chocolate, etc., this snack is a perfect solution for mid-afternoon sleep.
Ingredients:
1 cup of rolled oats
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1 scoop of protein powder
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup grated coconut
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended.
Roll the mixture into balls about one centimeter in diameter.
Place the energy balls on a baking sheet and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to solidify.
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Peanut Butter Celery Sticks
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No time for a snack? Take a cue from this peanut butter treat for a healthy midday binge.
Ingredients:
4 stalks of celery
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons of raisins
Instructions:
Wash and cut the celery stalks into smaller sticks.
Spread the peanut butter along the center groove of each celery stick.
Sprinkle the raisins on top of the peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Apple Slices
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Peanut butter pairs well with all types of fruit, especially apples. When these two ingredients are combined, you’ll have a healthy and delicious snack that will cure your premature hunger pangs.
Ingredients:
2 medium apples
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 spoons of honey
1 tablespoon of chia seeds
Instructions:
Remove the core and cut the apples into rounds.
Spread peanut butter on one side of each apple slice.
Pour the honey over the peanut butter.
Sprinkle chia seeds on top for added texture and nutrition.
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
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Peanut butter and bananas are a classic combo for the right reasons. From their unforgettable taste to their nutritional value, peanut butter and bananas can be used to make many different types of snacks. Here is one of them.
Ingredients:
2 large bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup of granola
Instructions:
Cut the bananas into small pieces.
Spread a small amount of peanut butter on top of each banana slice.
Sprinkle the granola on the peanut butter.
Place the banana bites in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the peanut butter to set.
Let us know in the comments which peanut butter recipe you will try.
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