15 of the heart healthy snacks that help reduce cholesterol:

1. Oatcakes with peanut butter

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Press mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Let cool completely before cutting into square.

2. Apple with almond butter

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, sliced
• 2 tablespoons almond butter

Instructions:

1. Spread almond butter on apple slices.
2. Enjoy!

3. Air-popped popcorn with a sprinkle of nuts

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup air-popped popcorn
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)

Instructions:

1. Pop popcorn according to package directions.
2. Sprinkle with nuts.
3. Enjoy!

4. Trail mix

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)
• 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as cranberries, raisins, or apricots)
• 1/4 cup seeds (such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds)

Instructions:

1. Combine nuts, dried fruit, and seeds in a bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Enjoy!

5. Yogurt with berries

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)

Instructions:

1. Combine yogurt and berries in a bowl.
2. Enjoy!

6. Hard-boiled eggs

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Gently lower eggs into boiling water.
3. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until whites are set and yolks are still slightly runny.
4. Immediately run eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. Peel eggs and enjoy!

7. Edamame

Ingredients:

• 1 package edamame (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Add edamame and salt.
3. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until edamame are tender.
4. Drain and enjoy!

8. Hummus with vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup vegetables (such as carrots, celery, or cucumbers)

Instructions:

1. Spread hummus on a plate or in a bowl.
2. Top with vegetables.
3. Enjoy!

9. Salmon with avocado on whole-wheat toast

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole-wheat toast
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• 1/4 pound salmon, cooked and flaked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Spread avocado on toast.
2. Top with salmon.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Enjoy!

10. Black beans with corn on whole-wheat tortillas

Ingredients:

• 2 whole-wheat tortillas
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup corn, cooked
• 1/4 avocado, mashed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Spread black beans and corn on tortillas.
2. Top with avocado.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Enjoy!

11. Lentil soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

12. Oatmeal with fruit

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup fruit, chopped (such as berries, bananas, or apples)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Add oats and stir to combine.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until oats are cooked through.
4. Stir in fruit, honey, and cinnamon.
5. Serve warm.

   

13. Greek yogurt with berries and nuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
• 1/4 cup nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts)

Instructions:

1. Combine yogurt, berries, and nuts in a bowl.
2. Enjoy!

14. Vegetable sticks with hummus

Ingredients:

• Your favorite vegetables, cut into sticks (such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, peppers, or snap peas)
• 1/2 cup hummus

Instructions:

1. Spread hummus on a plate or in a bowl.
2. Dip vegetables in hummus.
3. Enjoy!

   

15. Roasted chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Toss to coat.
4. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Let cool completely before serving.

These are just a few of the many heart healthy snacks that you can enjoy. By making smart choices, you can help reduce your cholesterol and improve your overall health.