In our house, we’re always looking for a good snack. I mean, who doesn’t always want a good snack?! However, this is why I rarely buy snacky foods – WE WILL EAT THEM ALLLLL! HA! For starters, “healthy” snack options are usually pretty expensive.
Mind you, nuts aren’t the cheapest, but they’re a good option for healthy fats and can curb that hunger craving in between meals or when you don’t have time to sit down and eat. Flavored nuts are some of my favorite snacks, but they’re even more expensive. Try making them yourself next time – it couldn’t be easier!
They’re such a good option for when you need a snack on the go, and you can pack them with so much flavor.
These BBQ ones are my new favorite. They have smokey flavor, a pinch of sweetness and tang, and a touch of heat – which is totally optional! They’re perfect when you’re craving a salty, crunchy bite to eat midday!
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BBQ Snack Almonds
Prep Time
5minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings
cups
Ingredients
14ozRaw almondsabout 2 1/2 cups, sub cashews or a mix of your favorite nuts
Convenient snacks are either expensive or not-so-healthy…or BOTH. That’s why I tend to make my own – like these Sugar Cookie Protein Balls. They’re full of healthy fats, carbs, protein, and fiber. That’s a pretty good balance when it comes to snacks in my opinion!
Protein balls are great to have on hand when you want a quick little snack, and they’re also great to pack in lunches! They’re a staple in my husband’s daily lunch.
These Sugar Cookie Protein Balls are festive for the season, but are still a great flavor year round! There may be a bit of a weird ingredient in these SUGAR COOKIE protein balls (I’ll give you a hint: it rhymes with kinnamon – LOL) … but it seriously does just the trick for giving these that sugar cookie flavor. Don’t ask me how – IT JUST DOES!
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Sugar Cookie Protein Balls {Dairy, Gluten, Grain Free}
In a food processor or high powered blender, blend almonds and coconut oil until fairly smooth. It's ok if it's still a little chunky. You just want it to be like runny nut butter.
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond/coconut oil mixture with remaining ingredients. Adjust the cinnamon (and salt, if you prefer things a little more salty - like my husband!) at this point.
Onto a lined baking sheet/tray, scoop out individual balls. I like to use a melon baller scoop. It makes things super easy and QUICK!
Freeze the protein balls for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
I store these in the refrigerator or freezer and just pop 3-4 into a bag or container for lunches each day, as needed.
I’m always trying to figure out different healthy snack foods for my husband to either take to work or things that he can snack on around the house when I’m not around. No one likes a HANGRY person. I have a few different roasted almond recipes, but I think these are my favorite!
This recipe uses my “Everything” Seasoning. It goes great on so many things! Potatoes, avocados, eggs…the list goes on and on! There’s something so delicious about that poppy seed, onion, and garlic combo! You may want to portion these almonds out so you’re limited! It’s easy to eat the entire batch!
