Quick and energizing snacks: Superfood bars, smoothie mixes and no-bake recipes

• Many people prioritize convenience over nutrition when snacking, but packaged snacks often contain unhealthy ingredients like sugar, preservatives and artificial additives. Making your own snacks at home is a healthier alternative that doesn’t require much effort.
• Homemade superfood bars are a nutrient-dense, grab-and-go option.
• Smoothies are a quick way to consume fruits, veggies and superfoods.
• No-bake chocolate bark is a guilt-free sweet treat that combines dark chocolate with superfoods.
• Preparing your own snacks allows you to control ingredients, avoid unhealthy additives and customize recipes to suit your preferences and dietary needs.

For many consumers, convenience often trumps nutrition. However, it’s time to rethink how you snack. Packaged snacks may be quick, but they’re often loaded with sugar, preservatives and artificial ingredients.

The good news? You can whip up your own nutrient-packed snacks at home with minimal effort.

From superfood bars to energizing smoothies and no-bake treats, these recipes are not only easy to make but also brimming with health benefits. (h/t to WifeMamaFoodie.com)

Superfood bars: A powerhouse of nutrition

Superfood bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack, and making them at home ensures you know exactly what’s going into your body. These bars are packed with delicious superfoods like raw nuts, chia seeds, flaxseed, cacao, goji berries, pumpkin seeds, coconut and dark chocolate.

Sweetened naturally with dates, they’re free of added sugar, except for a hint in the dark chocolate, which you can skip if you prefer something less sweet.

Superfood bars ingredients:

• 1 1/2 Cup (310g) Medjool dates, pitted (You can also use another sticky dried fruit, like figs or prunes)
• 1 Cup (157g) almonds, pecans, or walnuts
• 1/2 Cup (26g) unsweetened coconut flakes (You can also use another similar nut or seed)
• 1/2 Cup (76g) raw pumpkin seeds (You can also use another similar seed)
• 1/4 Cup (28g) goji berries, dried cranberries, raisins or other dried fruit
• 1/4 Cup (35g) ground flaxseed
• 1/4 Cup (25g) cacao powder (You can also use unsweetened cocoa powder)
• 2 Tablespoons (24g) chia seeds
• 1-2 Tablespoons water, so the mixture will hold together
• 1/2 Cup (4 oz) chopped dairy-free dark chocolate, melted (optional)
• Any of your favorite superfoods for sprinkling on top (This is optional and you can use ingredients like cacao nibs, chia seeds, chopped nuts, coconut, hemp seeds, goji berries, pumpkin seeds, etc.)

Preparation:

1. Place the dates and nuts into a food processor or blender and blend until finely ground. Add the chia seeds, coconut, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, goji berries and cacao powder, and pulse until well blended. If needed, add water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds together when pressed between two fingers.
2. Scoop the superfood mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 square pan. Use your hands or a flat-bottomed glass to evenly press the mixture into the pan.
3. Melt the dark chocolate and spread it evenly across the top of the bars.
4. Sprinkle extra seeds, berries or nuts across the melted chocolate, cover and chill until set for at least several hours.
5. Cut and serve once set.

Smoothies: A nutrient-packed meal in a glass

Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in fruits, veggies and superfoods, but it’s easy to overdo it on the sweetness. (Related: Easy, healthy, tasty: Energizing smoothie recipes with high nutritional value.)

To create a balanced smoothie, aim for a mix of fruits, veggies, protein and healthy fats.

Blueberry smoothie ingredients:

• 2/3 Cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 Cup 2 percent milk
• 1/3 Cup vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt
• 1/2 Banana
• 1 Tablespoon large-flake rolled oats
• 1 Pinch cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Place the blueberries, milk, yogurt, banana, oats and cinnamon in a blender and blend until smooth.

No-bake chocolate bark: A sweet treat without the guilt

For those with a sweet tooth, no-bake chocolate bark is a game-changer. It’s quick, customizable and packed with superfood toppings like goji berries, nuts, seeds and coconut flakes.

Gluten-free chocolate bark ingredients

• 2 Cups dark chocolate (70 percent or higher)
• 1/4 Cup goji berries
• 1/4 Cup raw nuts (Use almonds, pistachios or cashews)
• 1/4 Cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 Cup shredded coconut

Preparation:

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler.
2. Spread the melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle the goji berries, nuts, seeds and coconut on the melted chocolate on the baking sheet.
4. Freeze the chocolate for 30 minutes or until hardened.
5. Once frozen, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

This dark chocolate and superfood bark is crunchy, indulgent and full of antioxidants. It’s the perfect afternoon snack or dessert to satisfy cravings without derailing your health goals.

Making your own snacks might seem like extra work, but the benefits far outweigh the effort. You control the ingredients, avoid unnecessary additives and tailor recipes to your taste and dietary needs.

Plus, these recipes are designed to be simple and quick, perfect for busy schedules.

Where to buy lab-verified ingredients for healthy snacks

The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you find nutritious ingredients for tasty snacks like superfood bars, smoothie mixes and no-bake chocolate bark.

That’s why we’re proud to introduce an assortment of many clean, lab-verified and healthy food options such as the Gluten-Free Granola Bars with Nuts and Seeds Kit, Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie Kit and Easy Holiday Bark Kit.

Looking for a snack that’s wholesome, non-gluten and bursting with flavor? Look no further than Health Ranger Store’s Gluten-Free Granola Bars with Nuts and Seeds.

These bars are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making them an ideal snack for any time of the day, whether you are on the go, need a quick pick-me-up, or simply want a healthy alternative to processed snacks.

What does the kit include?

Each Gluten-Free Granola Bars with Nuts and Seeds Kit contains the following:

• 1 x Organic Raw Cashews (Whole & Pieces), 12oz (340g)
• 1 x Organic Almonds 12oz (340g)
• 1 x Organic 7 Seed Snack Mix 12oz (340g)
• 1 x Premium Manuka Honey MGO 514+ (15+ NPA) 8.8 fl oz (250g)

Gluten-Free Granola Bars ingredients:

• 1 Cup HRS Organic Raw Cashews
• 1 Cup HRS Organic Almonds
• 1 Cup HRS Organic 7 Seed Snack Mix
• 1/4 Cup HRS Premium Manuka Honey
• Pink Himalayan Salt Fine Ground (Optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 315 F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan or 2 rectangular loaf pans with parchment paper.
2. Add all of the nuts and seeds to a mixing bowl.
3. Pour the honey on top and stir everything together, until it’s well coated.
4. Pour the mixture into the baking pan/s and flatten. You can add the optional salt during this step.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, then cool for one hour in the pan.
6. Once the granola bars are fully cooled, slice them into bars or squares with a sharp knife. Yields about 12 bars or 36 squares.

When it comes to indulgent yet nutritious treats, few things can rival the satisfaction of a well-crafted and invigorating smoothie. If you are looking for a quick, nourishing delicious smoothie to start your day with or just simply seeking to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt, this recipe is for you.

This delectable recipe is a decadent three-ingredient smoothie that is perfect for people on the go.

You can make it yourself easily with meticulously sourced and lab verified ingredients from the acclaimed Health Ranger store.

What does the kit include?

Each Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie Kit includes:

• 1 x Organic Coconut Milk Powder 12oz (340g)
• 1 x Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberry Powder 5oz (141g)

Creamy Coconut Blueberry Smoothie (Dairy-Free) ingredients:

• 4 Tablespoons Groovy Bee Organic Coconut Milk Powder
• 1 Cup water
• 1 Tablespoon Groovy Bee Freeze-Dried Organic Blueberry Powder
• 1 Frozen banana

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.

You don’t have to wait for the holidays to make and enjoy chocolate bark. The next time you’re craving chocolate full of nuts and berries, make some with the Health Ranger Store’s Easy Holiday Bark Kit.

What does the kit include?

Each Easy Holiday Bark Kit includes:

• 1 x Organic Almonds 12oz (340g)
• 1 x Organic Goji Berries 12 oz (340g)
• 1 x Organic Freeze-Dried Whole Raspberries 1.7 oz (48g)

Go to NaturalNewsRecipes.com for more tasty and healthy snacks. You can also visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store to find more lab-verified superfoods for your cooking needs.

Click on this link to learn how to make a delectable Super Fuel Smoothie.

Watch the video below for a recipe for Gluten-Free Blueberry Tigernut Muffins.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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