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19 Expert-Approved Healthy Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes or Less

Commit to healthy munching with these tasty recipes
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Apple With Almond Butter & Cinnamon, serves 1
Chris Santamaria, instructor at 305 Fitness: "Apples are a rich source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. This snack is a perfect mash up of a healthy carb, fat and protein post-work out or when you're having a sweet tooth moment."

· Apple
· 2 tsp natural almond butter
· Cinnamon

Slice an apple and top with almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Image via Chris Santamaria

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Matcha Chia Pudding, serves 1
Vanessa Chu, co-Founder of Stretch*d: "This is great to stay fuller longer (since chia is high in fiber), it's good source of protein (thanks to the hemp hearts), as well as gut-friendly probiotics and energy. Plus, it's easy!"

· 2 tbsp chia
· 1 tsp matcha
· Coconut yogurt (plain or vanilla)
· Almond milk

Just put it all together, mix it up and wait a few hours (chia takes a few hours or overnight to plump).

Image via Vanessa Chu

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Butternut Squash Collagen Smoothie, serves 1
Keri Glassman MS, RD, CDN, and founder of Nutritious Life: "This is a great way to enjoy a smoothie in the colder weather with warming cinnamon and squash. The squash provides a lightly sweet flavor (without added sugar!), along with a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, and K, fiber and carotenoids. Plus, the powder provides protein, which keeps you satisfied until your next meal, while also providing collagen, which supports your joint, hair, skin, bone and nail health."

· 1 scoop Humann Collagen + Whey Protein in Vanilla
· 1/2 cup organic frozen butternut squash
· 1/2 tsp cinnamon
· 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

Image via Keri Glassman

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Coconut Parfait, serves 1
Erika Bloom, from Erika Bloom Pilates: "This snack gives fiber, protein and a dose of good for your gut probiotics. Gut health is tied to mood, immunity and metabolism."

· 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt
· 1 tbsp collagen powder (optional)
· 3 blueberries
· 2 blackberries
· 1 tbsp of mixed raw seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower, flax)

Combine all ingredients.

Image via Erika Bloom

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Cacao Honey Hot Cocoa, serves 4
Carly Stein, CEO & Founder of Beekeeper's Naturals: "Wildly rich in nutrients, antioxidants, beneficial enzymes and happiness-boosting compounds, this is a healthy and decadent pairing"

· 4 cups hot water
· 2-3 cinnamon sticks
· 1⁄4 cup Superfood Cacao Honey
· 1⁄2 cup coconut butter
· 1 tbsp cacao powder for extra richness (optional)

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and warm gently over medium heat, until the honey has dissolved. Add a pinch of sea salt or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Serve in large mugs.

Image via Carly Stein

BY SHARON FEIEREISEN | FEB 4, 2019 | SHARES
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