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5 Healthy Snack Ideas that won’t leave you feeling Guilty!

Article written by Jessica Barker.

There is no need to feel hungry when you are on the Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program.  Below are five guilt-free snack options you can munch on all day every day!

    Liquorice Lovers Dream

      If you love licorice then fennel is for you.  Fennel is mother earth’s licorice.  All you need to do is buy the fennel, slice it into pieces and there you have it, a great licorice alternative that you can eat as much as you like.

        Tony Ferguson Sugar-free Gelatin Twister

          Tony Ferguson Sugar-free Gelatin is a great snack option on its own because you can have as much of as you like!  However if you want to try something new then this recipe is for you.

          Ingredients

          Method

          1. Poor the contents of the gelatin sachet into a bowl.
          2. Add 250ml of boiling water and stir until all crystals are dissolved.
          3. Add 250ml of caffeine free diet cola.
          4. Place in the refrigerator for approximately 4 hours or until set.

          Enjoy!

          • If you don’t like coke then try using the strawberry sugar-free gelatin or even lime or port wine and add sugar-free lemonade instead of the cola.

            Mixed Bag

              If you are a big snacker, especially when you are at your desk in the office or in front of the TV then try the mixed bag.

              Ingredients

              • Tub of cherry tomatoes
              • 1 Cucumber cut into sticks
              • 1 Small carrot cut into sticks
              • 4 Storks of celery cut into sticks

              Method

              1. Place all the vegetable sticks and tomatoes in a zip lock bag and take with you to work to munch on during the day.  Or put in a bowl and munch on them while watching TV.

              When we are watching TV or working, we aren’t paying attention to what we are eating we just feel like snacking, so the mixed bag will allow you to do this guilt free!

                Eggplant Chips

                  Ingredients

                  • 1 Small eggplant
                  • Olive oil cooking spray
                  • Salt and your favourite spices for seasoning

                  Method                                                                

                  1. Pre-heat oven to 380°C.
                  2. Thinly slice eggplant.
                  3. Spray a light layer of olive oil onto a baking tray.
                  4. Place eggplant onto baking tray and spray a light layer of olive oil over the eggplant. Add salt and spices.
                  5. Cook for 10 minutes then turn over and cook for another 10 minutes.

                  Eggplant chips are a great snack option that you can eat anytime.

                    Vegetable Soup

                      Vegetable soup is a great snack option especially for when you feel like something a little more substantial. Try the below recipes which makes about 2 serves.

                      Ingredients

                      • 2 Carrots
                      • 2 Celery stalks
                      • 2 Baby eggplants
                      • 1 Bell pepper
                      • ½ Cup of broccoli
                      •  ½ Medium onion
                      • 1 Can of diced tomatoes
                      • 2 Cups of reduced sodium chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
                      • Cracked pepper as desired
                      • 1 Cup water
                      • Olive oil cooking spray

                      Method

                      1. Chop all vegetables into small pieces (cubes).
                      2. Heat a non-stick saucepan to a medium heat and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
                      3. Add all vegetables into the saucepan and cook for 10 minutes.
                      4. Add the stock, water and cracked pepper then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
                      5. Stir in the can of tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
                      6. Serve with additional cracked pepper if desired.

                      This is a great hearty snack option. I recommend you cook a large pot of soup and separate into portions and freeze. This way you always have vegetable soup on hand for when you are feeling hungry.

                      As you can see, there are many ideas for healthy guilt-free snacks. We have provided you with a few but perhaps you have more of your own. Next time you are hungry why don’t you give these ideas a go – Enjoy!


                      Last updated 19 November 2009