Healthy homemade snacks

When you’re busy, it’s tempting to grab a convenient snack to keep you going in between meals, and we all know it’s harder to make a healthier choice when you’re hungry or in a rush. But snacking doesn’t have to be an unhealthy habit; indeed, snack smart and you’re giving your body and mind the fuel it needs to stay energised and focussed, and you’ll also be less likely to over-indulge when it comes to meal times.

Check out these healthy homemade snack recipes that will not only help power you through your day, but also taste delicious. Some are sweet, some are savoury- and some will even satisfy your post-lunch chocolate cravings, but they’re all wholesome alternatives to packaged snacks that the whole family can enjoy, and are easy to make using your Kenwood products. Whip up a batch and you’ll always have a stockpile of healthier snacks to hand when that next energy slump hits.

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Vegan banana bread

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Made using vegetable oil instead of butter, this low-fat banana  loaf  is super-simple to make using your Chef XL, and is perfect for on the go snacking, or whenever energy levels are flagging. Try a slice topped with nut butter for an extra protein hit, and remember, the riper the bananas you use, the better. 

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Bagels

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Delicious enjoyed with an array of sweet or savoury toppings, or simply toasted and spread with butter, make these seed-topped New York style bagels using your Chef XL Titanium. Shop bought bagels often have high levels of sugar and salt, so the great thing about making your own is you know exactly what goes into every batch. 

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Nutty boost balls

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Next time you fancy a mid-afternoon biscuit, reach for one of these instead. The cacao will satisfy your sweet cravings, but an ingredients list packed with nuts, seeds, oats, berries and dates means these small but mighty nutty boost balls are little protein powerhouses, as well as providing you with a range of other essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Quick and easy to prepare using your Blend-X Fresh blender, these no-bake snacks freeze really well, so you can double up the quantities to make sure you always have some to hand. 

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Pesto & pizza babka buns

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These savoury babka buns, flavoured with either green pesto and mozzarella or a pizza topping made with pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella and oregano, are a delicious alternative to snacking on toast or a sandwich. Best enjoyed warm straight from the oven, they are also perfect for lunch boxes and days out. 

Making the dough is fuss-free using your Titanium Chef Baker, with the built-in scales allowing you to measure your ingredients directly into the mixing bowl for minimal mess (and washing up).

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Beetroot brownies

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Yes, brownies can be healthy (ish). Use your stand mixer to whip up these delicious chocolatey treats that the whole family can enjoy, almost guilt-free. 

Using antioxidant-packed beetroot gives these brownies a wonderfully squidgy texture and a slightly earthy flavour that really complements the hit of dark chocolate. The lower calorie agave syrup is used in place of sugar, and regular flour is swapped out for naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour, which is high in fibre and magnesium. It seems you really can have your cake and eat it…and the kids never need to know there are veggies in them!

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