Work-from-home means taking a break to snack on something filling, so that you can continue to work for as long as you need, without being distracted by a hunger pang. While the obvious choices include some granola, a trail mix, and the likes, if you want to make sure you get your protein right, here are three easy evening snack ideas to try.
Hummus and veggies
Ingredients
1 cup organic, ready hummus. (You can buy it in stores, or make your own, if you have the time)
Carrots chopped as sticks.
Celery sticks.
Cucumber sticks.
Method: Garnish the hummus with some olive oil. Lightly steam the veggies. Set in a tray, with the hummus in a dip bowl.
Avocado and chicken salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium avocado
- Half a lemon’s juice
- 1-2 teaspoons course brown mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables of choice
Method:
Mash the avocado with the lime juice in a bowl and mix in the brown mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Mix the chopped chicken breast, and chopped vegetables. Serve with some crackers.
Overnight oatmeal
Ingredients:
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (any milk will work)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings of nuts, seeds, nut, fruits, nut butter (as per taste)
Method: Add oats, milk, yogurt, syrup or honey, chia seeds, and vanilla into a jar or storage container with a lid. Stir ingredients together. Place in the fridge overnight. The next morning (or when ready to eat), remove lid and give the oats a stir. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
