The afternoon snack is a perfect opportunity to replenish the body with essential nutrients and maintain energy levels for the rest of the day. When it comes to choosing healthy foods, it’s important to ensure that they are balanced and contain a good amount of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles and for satiety.
That’s why check out 5 delicious protein-rich recipes that are perfect for afternoon snacks!
Chicken wrap with avocado
Ingredients
- 2 tortillas
- 100 g sliced chicken breast
- 1/4 sliced avocado
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 sliced tomato
- Oil, salt and black pepper to taste
Method of preparation
In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chicken breasts until golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper. Arrange the avocado, chicken, lettuce leaves and tomato on the tortillas. Roll up and serve.
Roasted chickpea chips
Ingredients
- 2 cups of boiled chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and rosemary to taste
Method of preparation
In a bowl, mix the chickpeas very well with the olive oil and spices. Then spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated medium oven for 30 minutes, or until crispy. Let cool before serving.
Banana and chocolate pancake
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of veia
- 2 tablespoons of chocolate-flavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 pinch of sugar
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Melted 70% cocoa chocolate
Method of preparation
In a blender, blend the bananas, eggs, oats, protein, yeast and salt until the mixture is smooth. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and grease with coconut oil. Pour small portions of the batter into the pan, forming the pancakes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden and cooked through. Serve with the melted chocolate on top.
Quinoa and vegetable dumpling
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepperpepper to taste
Method of preparation
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. Use your hands to make dumplings and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated medium oven until golden brown. Serve afterwards.
Banana and oatmeal muffins
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flaked oats
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Coconut oil for greasing
Method of preparation
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the eggs, milk and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. In another bowl, mix the oats, nuts, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Then combine the dry and wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Add the honey and mix. Pour the batter into muffin tins greased with coconut oil, filling about 3/4 of each tin. Bake in a preheated medium oven until golden brown. Serve afterwards.
