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:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt.
- Press mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into square.
2. Apple with almond butter
Ingredients:
- 1 apple, sliced
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions:
- Spread almond butter on apple slices.
- 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:
- Pop popcorn according to package directions.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- 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:
- Combine nuts, dried fruit, and seeds in a bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
5. Yogurt with berries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
Instructions:
- Combine yogurt and berries in a bowl.
- Enjoy!
6. Hard-boiled eggs
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Gently lower eggs into boiling water.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until whites are set and yolks are still slightly runny.
- Immediately run eggs under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Peel eggs and enjoy!
7. Edamame
Ingredients:
- 1 package edamame (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add edamame and salt.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until edamame are tender.
- Drain and enjoy!
8. Hummus with vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hummus
- 1/2 cup vegetables (such as carrots, celery, or cucumbers)
Instructions:
- Spread hummus on a plate or in a bowl.
- Top with vegetables.
- 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:
- Spread avocado on toast.
- Top with salmon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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:
- Spread black beans and corn on tortillas.
- Top with avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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:
- Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add oats and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until oats are cooked through.
- Stir in fruit, honey, and cinnamon.
- 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:
- Combine yogurt, berries, and nuts in a bowl.
- 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:
- Spread hummus on a plate or in a bowl.
- Dip vegetables in hummus.
- 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:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
- Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 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.