3-Ingredient Snack Hacks: Pizza Toast, PB&J Popcorn, Avocado Toast Crackers & More
Hey HG,I frequently find myself looking for a snack… but I’m BORED with my go-tos and need some fresh ideas. Do you have any suggestions on how to make a fun snack that’s not complicated?
Lack of Snack
Hi LoS,I know exactly what you're talking about, and I'm a big fan of using what I already have on hand to make a fun mid-day treat! Here are five ideas that require only three simple ingredients each…
Quickie Pizza Toast
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 4*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Who doesn’t love a good pizza fix? Toast 1 slice whole-grain bread with 60 - 80 calories, and top with 2 tbsp. pizza sauce. Pull 1 stick light string cheese into strings, and place over the sauce. Cook in a toaster oven or air fryer at 360 degrees until the cheese is melty, about 5 minutes. (HG tip: If you don’t have pizza or marinara sauce on hand, just season up some canned crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder!)
Mediterranean Burger Snack
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 4*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Here’s a hearty plant-based snack with some fiber and protein! Cook up 1 meatless patty (100 calories or less) in a skillet over medium heat until hot and crispy on the outside, about 4 minutes per side. Spread with 2 tbsp. hummus, and top with 1 tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers. Unconventional? Sure, but it tastes great and hits the spot!
PB&J Popcorn
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Bet you've never had popcorn like THIS! First step, pop a 100-calorie mini bag of microwave popcorn. Open the bag, and sprinkle in 2 tbsp. powdered peanut butter. Shake up the bag to distribute the PB powder. Then add 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries and give it another good shake. (If you prefer a sweeter flavor, choose kettle-corn popcorn!)
Avocado Toast Crackers
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
If you’re craving everything bagels and avocado toast but you just need something snack sized, this is a GREAT fix. Start with 2 large crispbread crackers (with 50 calories or less each). Spread 1 1/2 oz. (about 3 tbsp.) mashed avocado over the crackers, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. everything bagel seasoning. So good, so easy…
Ham & Swiss Stuffed Mushrooms
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 3*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™) SmartPoints® value 3*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 3*
People need to embrace mushrooms as a snack base — they’re hearty and yummy and perfect little vehicles for tasty toppings! Place 6 medium baby bella mushroom caps (stems removed) on a baking sheet, rounded side down. Bake at 375 degrees until tender, 8 - 10 minutes. Chop 1 oz. (about 1 slice) reduced-sodium ham and mix with 2 wedges The Laughing Cow Creamy Light cheese. Blot away excess moisture from the cooked mushrooms, and top with your ham & cheese filling.
Happy snacking!
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