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Everybody knows that snacking too much can be bad for your diet. While you don’t necessarily need to stick to just three meals a day, eating too many snacks can mean you make unhealthy choices and increase your calorie intake a lot without realising it.
Unfortunately, there are occasions when trying to get through to your next meal seems impossible and you can’t focus on anything except how bad your belly is growling. It’s these times that many of us reach for the crisps, chocolate bars or biscuits that start to put our healthy eating plan in jeopardy.
Rather than giving into temptation or trying to make it through the day hungry, having healthy snacks on hand is a much better option. There are a lot of low-fat, low-sugar options that are tasty, great for on-the-go and ideal alternatives that can be cooked in your ActiFry.
If your ActiFry can make chips a lot healthier than using a chip fryer, then it can definitely do wonders for your snacks! Here are five recipes to try that could totally transform your snacking habit:
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Roasted chickpeas
Instead of reaching for your favourite packet of salt and vinegar crisps, try this protein-packed snack instead. Ideal for popping in your bag to keep you full throughout the day, roasted chickpeas are healthy, delicious and can be flavoured using both sweet and savoury ingredients. This recipe from the Kitchen Shed is perfect for trying out in your ActiFry and will be ready in just 20 minutes.
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Baked cauliflower fritters
Sometimes we need a pretty substantial snack to see us through, especially if we know we’re going to be late grabbing lunch or dinner. These baked cauliflower fritters from The Petite Cook are just the thing and can be eaten hot or cold. To cook these in your ActiFry, remove the paddle and flip them over halfway through cooking for the best results.
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Roasted carrot hummus
Hummus is a great option for snacks, as you can spread it or dip it, depending on what you fancy. Rather than buying it, which can have a lot of hidden extras, make your own hummus and enjoy different flavours. This recipe from the Greedy Gourmet uses roasted carrots, which you can cook in your ActiFry, for a touch of sweetness and some extra nutritional goodness.
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Cajun spicy trail mix
Nuts and seeds are great additions to your diet as they are tasty and also great sources of vitamins, nutrients and essential fatty acids. This is why trail mix is a great option when it comes to snacking, especially as you can carry it around to keep you satisfied and energised throughout the day. This recipe from Amuse Your Bouche can easily be made in your ActiFry, saving you the hassle of stirring your mix.
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Rosemary and sea salt roasted walnuts
The best kind of snacks can multitask, which is why this recipe from Lavender and Lovage is great. Not only are the roasted walnuts packed full of flavour and ideal for enjoying between meals, you can also add them to things like salads for an extra bit of flavour. Cooking them in your ActiFry is easy and you’ll need a lot less oil than you would roasting them in the oven.
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