Eating healthy can sometimes seem like a daunting task. If you’re used to eating out or eating foods high in fat and carbohydrates, it may be an adjustment, but you can do it without sacrificing taste. Yes, it takes a little more preparation and thought to make healthy meals and snacks that TASTE GOOD! Those last two words, you know, seem to scare people away from eating healthy. Many think that eating healthy means eating bland chicken breasts with plain rice and steamed vegetables without a hint of spice. It is not the case! In fact, you can eat delicious food without feeling deprived. My idea of a snack is the perfect balance between flavor and healthy food.
I like to use healthy proteins on hand at all times. Protein seems to be one of the most difficult elements to find or grab. To make sure you’re prepared, it’s a good idea to have hard-boiled eggs, baked chicken, organic deli meats, and grass-fed beef that has been cooked on hand. In this way, you can prepare an easy snack without cooking several times a day. I also like to add delicious carbohydrates that are good for you, like vegetables and tasty peppers. Quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, and homemade granola mixes are also great sources of healthy carbohydrates. Healthy fats are a must! I always keep healthy fats like grass-fed butter, oils, and nuts in my fridge and pantry. Spices are also a fantastic way to change up the flavor without adding a ton of calories or unhealthy ingredients. Balance is key. You want to make sure you have a solid balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat for all your meals and snacks. This can help control blood sugar levels so you don’t have energy spikes and crashes.
For this snack, we used Plainville Farms turkey (carrageenan free) with organic spinach and Bolthouse Farms Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing. We’re pretty much in love with these dressings right now because they don’t contain a ton of junk, they’re yogurt-based, and they’re only 40 calories per 2 tablespoons. You can enjoy them without guilt!
4 Bedroom Plainville Farms Turkey
2 handfuls of organic spinach
2 teaspoons Bolthouse Farms Cilantro Avocado Dressing
1 Roll Up: 2 Pieces of Turkey + 1 Handful of Spinach + 1 Tablespoon of Dressing
Assemble your roll ups and enjoy!
Additions + Options – You could easily add additional vegetables to this recipe to increase the nutritional value. Bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes would be great options to add. Herbs like fresh cilantro would add even more flavor. Add sliced avocado to increase its fat content. Get creative with your snacks and you won’t be bored or dissatisfied.