what's NOT cookin' wednesday......PLANT BASED SNACKS!!!!!
Let’s be real, sometimes there’s just too much to do to cook a meal. We are starting to feel that more and more here at the Blue Barn Sanctuary. We are getting smarter with meal prepping and sometimes, especially on work days, meals come in the form of healthy, plant based snacks.
We took a survey from the experts last week….OUR FOLLOWERS!!
Here is the rundown of favorite snacks of our Blue Barn friends…
NUTS!!!!! In so many forms…. Cashews and pistachios(Thanks, Traci!) were favorite choices and almonds were certainly not forgotten. Whether they are raw, roasted or smashed into a delicious butter (almond butter on a almond flour tortilla, Anne?? Carrots dipped in peanut butter, Sue? OMG!!!!)- they are a healthy and an oh-so- satisfying snack.
In a world of processed foods, I LOVED that fruits and veggies were not forgotten. Barbra got me craving crispy Brussel sprouts, Jeannie had me thinking about cauliflower and Kim and Tina had me hankering for a cold, crisp apple. And Shenz- kale chips?!?! YASSSS!!!!
All are in season right now and I suggest and you go get yourself some and ENJOY!!
3. Sometimes ya just want to have some good ole dip with some chips or veggies, right?? Hummus was definitely a popular answer (Thanks, Sam and Tracey!) and you just can’t go wrong. Whether you make it from scratch or buy it off the shelf, it’s full of great taste and goodness. If you’re craving something cheesy, Emily’s bud Adam has perfected the cashew with his Nacho Cheeze Dip (creamy and yummy AND cruelty free- what?!?!?) . We are DEFINITELY giving this one a try!!!
4. The last great suggestion we had has been a staple in our house for months!! You can always find jars of smoothies in our frig for an easy snack or “to-go’ meal. Our current favorite is spinach, banana and pear (with almond milk and hemp seeds) but Heidi has us craving banana cacao…mmmmmm…that’s next!
The list can go on for daaayyyssss…..but hopefully this will get you started and offer you some fresh ideas!
Do YOU have some favorites??
Let us know down below so we can try…
Enjoy these foods that will tickle your taste buds and make you an incredible kind and compassionate being. Nice job, there…
Until next time, we hope to be seeing you around the Blue Barn- where kindness, compassion and empathy grow.
With Gratitude,
Melissa