Sample Clean Eating Snack Ideas

I know that one of the biggest struggles can be just coming up with a few simple snacks to have and bring with you when eating clean on the go!

The easiest way I do this is by having a lunch cooler to throw my snacks in with an ice pack so if I'm taking kids to sports etc I am ARMED and READY to Stave off the hunger that attacks when we get busy!

Clean Eating Snacks Ideas:

Apple Almond Butter or almonds
Celery with Peanut or Almond butter
Handful of raw mixed nuts, almonds or walnuts
Broccoli, cucumbers, carrots or other raw veggies w hummus
Greek Yogurt and Berries (I like mine with Vanilla Stevia and pecans--- NUMMY)
Chop an an orange and 3 dates... such a great treat! Like a Dessert!
Strawberries with a little sprinkle of raw coconut and cocoa powder and a teaspoon of raw honey
Watermelon
brown rice cake with peanut butter and raw honey
Hard Boiled Eggs and Banana
Mary's Gone Crackers and Hummus
Mary's Gone Crackers and an oz of Manchego Cheese (goat cheese---AHHHMazing!)
Healthy Pancakes I will make these and spread fresh fruit jam or maple syrup on top if I'm going to be gone awhile... it's even good cold and you can eat half for a snack or the whole thing!

Spicy Lime Pepitas

These Pepitas are my secret ingredient to so many things!  You can use them to pack as a snack for a handful when you're hungry, top pasta, tacos or mexican flavor dishes or any other food dishes that lime and spice would maximize the flavor.  Of course last but not least, my favorite... salads.  They are SO good!

Ingredients:

3 cups raw pepitas

4 limes

1/2 teas black pepper

1/2 teas cayenne

1 teas pink himalayan sea salt

I put the 3 cups of pepitas in a pan over medium and let them brown while I mix up the juice.

I stir often so they don't burn.

While they are cooking I mix up the juice, I use a lime squeezer to get the juice out easily and not waste.  Then I throw in the seasonings and mix it around.

 As the pepitas begin to brown and start to get done (I like them a bit crispy) I throw in the juice mixture and stir it around until well coated and no longer liquid.  Then I turn off the burner and let them sit on the stove stirring occasionally until dry.

I put them in a glass airtight container and store for salads, snacks and toppings :)

One thing to note:  Lime juice concentrate is not the same.  It has chemicals added.  I only use FRESH limes!