Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies 

When it comes to cookies, chocolate chip reigns supreme. The crisp outer edges and the ooey-gooey chocolate chips make for a perfect grab-and-go snack while catching up with friends over Zoom or Facetime. They’re even great as a nighttime snack when you’re craving something sweet. But before you get your hand stuck in the cookie jar, here’s a version that’s both sweet and healthier.

Ingredients Required:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 water
• 1/4 dry milk powder
• 1/2 cup Splenda (or preferred sugar alternative)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 2 ounces sugar-free milk chocolate bars

How to prepare:

First, grease a cookie sheet. Next, blend the first six ingredients on medium speed with a mixer for two minutes, then add flour and baking soda until well blended. Add in chocolate chips (or chunks if you prefer) and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes until a light golden brown.

Source: Food.com 

Super Smoothie
Say goodbye to your calorie-laden chocolate frappe and hello to a sip of this delish super smoothie! A glow-booster, immunity regulator, and not to mention, spa time for your well-deserving intestines, it is loaded with calcium, vitamin C, and dietary fibers and it’s quick to make. For about the time it takes to brush your hair, your drink is ready.

Ingredients Required:

• 3 to 4 strawberries
• 1 small avocado
• A few leaves of baby spinach
• 1 small orange

How to prepare:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can decide the consistency by adding water or (almond or soy) milk to your taste. Best when served chilled.

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/strawberry-green-goddess-smoothie

Let’s do some Salsa

Craving salty chips and salsa? How about swapping your fave tortilla chips for a whole wheat version and adding some protein, with some bean salsa? It adds a boost of high protein, fibre, and minerals, with a dash of nutrients, perfect for that high-energy video chat.

Ingredients Required:

• 1 cup boiled black beans
• 1 cup sweet corn
• Dice bell peppers- red/yellow
• A few jalapenos (for the amount of spice desired)
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 finely chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

How to prepare:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Add lemon juice and mix well. For best results, refrigerate it for a while before adding multigrain or whole wheat chips. Pile high on a plate for some Instagram-worthy snaps. 

Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/black-eye-bean-mole-salsa 

Twisty Sweet Potato Chips

Binging Netflix shows and on that greasy bag of chips? Quarantine times and bare store shelves have left us to create our own healthy chip options. How do you feel about sweet potatoes with a twist?! Rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and fibre, sweet potatoes keep you full for hours. So, let’s twist them up with a crunchy version.

 Ingredients Required:

• 2 Sweet potatoes
• Olive oil spray
• Salt and herbs to taste

How to prepare:

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Take each slice and spray it with olive oil. You can either grill them or even toast them for a minute in your toaster. Sprinkle salt and herbs to taste. Try loading them with cheese or guacamole for a heartier snack.

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Bubble Trouble

Can’t kick your soda habit? Here’s a perfect drink to kickstart the weekend…or weekday…wait what’s today? Made of grapes and ginger ale with a healthy quotient of potassium, protein, and calcium, bubble trouble is a perfect healthy replacement for your soda craving.  

Ingredients Required:

• 1 can of ginger ale
• A handful of grapes
• Mint leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• A 1/4 cup of filtered water or coconut water (optional)
• Ice cubes

How to prepare:

Add grapes, mint leaves, lemon juice, sugar, and water in your blender and make a fine mix. Once done, filter through a sieve for a smoother texture. In a glass, add some ice cubes and pour the grape juice. Add ginger ale. Garnish with mint leaves and you are ready to go!

Source: Instagram (healthyfoods)

If you like these cool snack recipes, check out this fun recipe for a twist on a classic brunch at home, and look us up on social media @empowherto for additional inspiration.