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Having Snacks while Watching Sports: 10 yummy, nutritious, easy recipes
Who can deny the ultimate fun of enjoying the sports matches with a yummy snack! Snacking can give you a cosy mood by increasing your intake of nutrient-rich foods like fruits and vegetables. Besides, keeping you jolly and satisfied during enjoying the match, snacks may support your weight management goals by managing hunger. Check out 10 mouth-watering and nutritious snacks to eat while watching sports.
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Baked Potato Wedges
These baked potato wedges are ultra crispy potato wedges & the perfect side dish for almost any meal. They're very flavorful like the deep-fried variety but with way fewer calories.
INGREDIENTS
4 medium potatoes scrubbed and cut into eighths, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated), 2 tablespoons fresh parsley ( chopped), cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
First, line a sheet pan with foil in the preheated oven at 400 degrees. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Take the olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a large resealable bag. Then, put the potato wedges in the bag and seal the bag. Next, season everything. Finally, spread the potatoes in a single layer & bake for 35 minutes to make golden brown and fork tender. Garnish with parsley and serve.
NUTRITION
Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 741mg, Potassium: 728mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 255IU, Vitamin C: 9.7mg, Calcium: 96mg , Iron: 1.7mg.
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Chia pudding
Chia seeds are very nutritional powerhouses riched with fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, and plant-based protein. They don’t have much flavour but give a jelly-like consistency when soaked in liquid, making them a great ingredient for puddings.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1/3 cup milk, 1/2 tablespoon of cocoa powder or you can take peanut butter for flavour, 1/2 cup of mixed berries, 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (maple syrup or honey)
INSTRUCTIONS
First, wash the chia seeds well. Then take chia and the milk in a jar. Cover the jar and put it in the refrigerator for 30 to 40 minutes. Next, after 40 minutes take out the jar from the refrigerator and mix it with cocoa powder or peanut butter and sweetener. Finally spread berries on the top and enjoy.
NUTRITION
cup (205g ), Calories from Fat 72. Calories 200, 12% Total Fat 8g, 9% Saturated Fat 1.7g, 3% Cholesterol 8.3mg, 1% Sodium 34mg, 7% Potassium 236mg, 7% Total Carbohydrates 21g.
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Banana Oat Cookies
These banana oat cookies are so delicious that you want to eat them all day long. Of course, you can try these cookies as they are sugarless, flourless, easy to make and healthy.
Moreover, these cookies are totally foolproof and most kid-friendly recipes. You along with your lovely kids will enjoy these cookies while watching your favourite match.
INGREDIENTS
3 or 4 bananas, 1 3/4 cups oats, 1/2 cup sugar ( date), 1 teaspoon vanilla, two pinches cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
First, mash the bananas well and mix with oats and date sugar. Mix them well with a fork. Then add cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla. Next, add your choice-able throw-ins.
Divide the batter into 12 rounds and place them on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Cook them for 10-15 minutes in the preheated oven of 350 degree-Fahrenheit
Bake as long as the outsides become golden and solid. Let them out from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
Garnish with melted dark chocolate on the top.
NUTRITION
Calories 202g, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 3.5g, Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 154mg, Potassium 93mg, Total Carbohydrates 25g, Dietary Fiber 1.5g, Protein 2.8g, Vitamin A; 2%, Vitamin C; 1%, Calcium; 5%.
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Aloo Chaat
INGREDIENTS
300 gms potatoes, 2 tbsp date and tamarind chutney, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, chopped onion, 2 tbsp coriander, chaat masala to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
First, boil and skin the potatoes and cut them into halves. Cool for 15 minutes. Take all the ingredients with boiled potatoes in a bowl, and mix them well. Finally, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and enjoy and make your Asia Cup Nights enjoyable.
NUTRITION
Energy;212 cal, Protein;2.5 g, Carbohydrates; 33.2 g, Fibre;2.7 g.
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Mushroom Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
300 gms mushroom, 30 gms chopped onion, 30 gms chopped garlic, 20 gms butter, 50 ml milk, 20 gms mixed herbs, salt to taste, Pepper to taste, 6 slices of multigrain bread, 4 green olives
INSTRUCTIONS
First, wash the mushrooms and let them dry. Then, fry onion, garlic and mixed herbs in an open pan. Next, add the mushrooms and fry for 5 minutes on a high flame. Then, mix the milk and cook till almost dry. Remove from the heat to become cool. After cooking, add butter and blend together. Spread this over the bread slices and garnish with sliced green olives.
NUTRITION
Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 6.1g, Cholesterol 19mg, 30% Sodium 715mg, 13% Potassium 441 mg, 13% Total Carbohydrates 38g, 11% Dietary Fibre 2.7g, Sugars 5.7g.
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Apple Chips
Apple chips are crispy and sweet and give you a fun, light snack taste.
INGREDIENTS
3 large apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tbsp sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
First, wash the apples and slice them as thin as possible. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper to the preheated oven to 200 degrees F and spread the apple slices on parchment paper. Do not overlap them. Then dust the cinnamon and sugar mixture onto the sliced apples and bake for 40-50 minutes. Next, turn over the apples, add cinnamon to the other side & bake until they become a little golden brown. Let them cool and put them in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
NUTRITION
Total Fat 0g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 0mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 9g, Protein 0g, Potassium 100mg, Phosphorus 10mg.
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Almond Butter & Banana Protein Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
1 small banana ( frozen), 1 cup almond milk, 2 tablespoons almond butter, two tablespoons protein powder, 1 tablespoon sweetener (your choice), ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 4-6 ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
First, put together all ingredients. Then, take a blender and blend to make a smooth. Finally, garnish and enjoy.
NUTRITION
Per Serving
402 calories; protein 19.4g; carbohydrates 37.4g; dietary fibre 8.5g; sugars 14.4g; fat 21.8g; saturated fat 2.3g; vitamin a in 568.8IU; vitamin c 8.8mg; folate 37.2mcg; calcium 410.9mg; iron 10.1mg; magnesium 140.4mg; potassium 867.1mg; sodium 375.7mg; thiamin 1.3mg.
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Chickpeas on Wheat Toast
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup chickpeas, 3 tablespoons grated carrots, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, One squeeze of fresh lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
First, use a whisk to mash up the chickpeas with sesame oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Make the mixture chunky, but spreadable. Mix in the grated carrots and spread everything on your toast.
NUTRITION
Serving Size: 1 Slice
Protein: 8g, Calories: 200, Sugar: < 1g.
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Healthy Egg Muffin Cups
INGREDIENTS
One tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup red pepper, One cup green pepper, 1 cup yellow onion, 2 cups spinach (roughly chopped), 1 cup mushrooms (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), salt to taste, 4 eggs, 4 egg whites
INSTRUCTIONS
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and use a 12-slot muffin tin with cooking spray. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add red pepper, green pepper, and onion and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and mushrooms and cook for extra 2 minutes. Finally, add minced garlic.
Crack eggs and add egg whites and whisk together until smooth. Then mix in the cooked vegetables. Put the egg/veggie mixture into the prepared muffin pan and bake for 15-30 minutes.
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Popcorn
Popcorn packs a heart-healthy dose of fibre, and more antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables. Plus, popcorn is the only snack that’s 100% unprocessed whole grain.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups air-popped popcorn topped, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
NUTRITION
Serving Size: 2 cups
Protein: 8g, Calories: 102, Sugar: 0g
Bottom Line
Whole foods add nutrition to your body more than highly processed junk food. When you are a snack lover, having some healthy choices can not only add more nutrients to your diet, but also help you stay satisfied, and support weight management. Having yummy snacks while watching sports can make the moments joyous. Are you planning to watch a sports match on TV with your family or friends? Try the above-mentioned easy-made snack ideas at home.
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