healthy snacks Archives - LUX & LUSH Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:01:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Roasted Nuts are the Snack You Need https://luxandlush.com/roasted-nuts-are-the-snack-you-need/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=4655 Nuts are rich in various nutrients which make them one of the best snacks around. High in fats, low in carbs, a handful can keep you going for a couple of hours (though you may want more because they taste so good!) Step #1 If you prefer your nuts to be flavored, you can mix […]

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]]> Nuts are rich in various nutrients which make them one of the best snacks around. High in fats, low in carbs, a handful can keep you going for a couple of hours (though you may want more because they taste so good!)

Step #1

If you prefer your nuts to be flavored, you can mix up a seasoning. A sweet and spicy version involves combining sugar, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and tossing the nuts through. If you prefer something plainer, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt.

Step #2

Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay out the nuts evenly. You want your oven to not be above 300°F as roasting nuts at high temperatures can have a negative effect on the nut fat which is good for your heart. 

Step #3

Roast the nuts for around 45 minutes. Stir them once during the process so that each side becomes golden and toasty. Once done, allow the nuts to cool on the baking tray, stirring occasionally.

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]]> These Healthy Potato Chips Will Satisfy Your Crunch Craving https://luxandlush.com/these-healthy-potato-chips-will-satisfy-your-crunch-craving-2/ Sun, 14 May 2023 16:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1958 Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving […]

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]]> Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving coming on. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cut your potato into very thin slices.
  2. Transfer the potato slices into a bowl and add the olive oil, chili flakes, cumin, corn starch, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix well and place the slices on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the potato chips for 25 minutes at 400°F, turning over halfway. 
  5. Once they are done, turn off the oven and allow the chips to sit for 20 minutes to dry out. 

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]]> These Date Balls are the Ideal Pick-Me-Up Snack https://luxandlush.com/these-date-balls-are-the-ideal-pick-me-up-snack/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:15:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1777 There is a time between lunch and dinner when the sun starts to dip and so does our blood sugar. If you find yourself feeling tired, unfocused, and maybe even a little moody around this hour, it’s time for a snack! These date balls are high-energy, healthy, easy to make, and can be kept in […]

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]]> There is a time between lunch and dinner when the sun starts to dip and so does our blood sugar. If you find yourself feeling tired, unfocused, and maybe even a little moody around this hour, it’s time for a snack! These date balls are high-energy, healthy, easy to make, and can be kept in your bag. Also, did we mention how delicious they are?!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • ½ cup raw pecans
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Line a baking pan with wax paper and set aside. (You will not be baking these, you just need a place to set your rolled bites as you make them).
  2. Put the dates, pecans, and cashews in your food processor and process until the mixture is fine.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, salt, almond butter, almond milk, and vanilla to your food processor and process until the mixture just starts to clump together.
  4. Roll 1 tablespoon-sized portion of the mixture into balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
  5. Put them in the fridge or freezer until they harden and enjoy. 

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]]> These Healthy Potato Chips Will Satisfy Your Crunch Craving https://luxandlush.com/these-healthy-potato-chips-will-satisfy-your-crunch-craving/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1958 Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving […]

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]]> Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving coming on. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cut your potato into very thin slices.
  2. Transfer the potato slices into a bowl and add the olive oil, chili flakes, cumin, corn starch, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix well and place the slices on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the potato chips for 25 minutes at 400°F, turning over halfway. 
  5. Once they are done, turn off the oven and allow the chips to sit for 20 minutes to dry out. 

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> healthy snacks Archives - LUX & LUSH Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:01:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Roasted Nuts are the Snack You Need https://luxandlush.com/roasted-nuts-are-the-snack-you-need/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=4655 Nuts are rich in various nutrients which make them one of the best snacks around. High in fats, low in carbs, a handful can keep you going for a couple of hours (though you may want more because they taste so good!) Step #1 If you prefer your nuts to be flavored, you can mix […]

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]]> Nuts are rich in various nutrients which make them one of the best snacks around. High in fats, low in carbs, a handful can keep you going for a couple of hours (though you may want more because they taste so good!)

Step #1

If you prefer your nuts to be flavored, you can mix up a seasoning. A sweet and spicy version involves combining sugar, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and tossing the nuts through. If you prefer something plainer, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some sea salt.

Step #2

Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay out the nuts evenly. You want your oven to not be above 300°F as roasting nuts at high temperatures can have a negative effect on the nut fat which is good for your heart. 

Step #3

Roast the nuts for around 45 minutes. Stir them once during the process so that each side becomes golden and toasty. Once done, allow the nuts to cool on the baking tray, stirring occasionally.

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]]> These Healthy Potato Chips Will Satisfy Your Crunch Craving https://luxandlush.com/these-healthy-potato-chips-will-satisfy-your-crunch-craving-2/ Sun, 14 May 2023 16:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1958 Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving […]

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]]> Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving coming on. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cut your potato into very thin slices.
  2. Transfer the potato slices into a bowl and add the olive oil, chili flakes, cumin, corn starch, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix well and place the slices on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the potato chips for 25 minutes at 400°F, turning over halfway. 
  5. Once they are done, turn off the oven and allow the chips to sit for 20 minutes to dry out. 

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]]> These Date Balls are the Ideal Pick-Me-Up Snack https://luxandlush.com/these-date-balls-are-the-ideal-pick-me-up-snack/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 16:15:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1777 There is a time between lunch and dinner when the sun starts to dip and so does our blood sugar. If you find yourself feeling tired, unfocused, and maybe even a little moody around this hour, it’s time for a snack! These date balls are high-energy, healthy, easy to make, and can be kept in […]

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]]> There is a time between lunch and dinner when the sun starts to dip and so does our blood sugar. If you find yourself feeling tired, unfocused, and maybe even a little moody around this hour, it’s time for a snack! These date balls are high-energy, healthy, easy to make, and can be kept in your bag. Also, did we mention how delicious they are?!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • ½ cup raw pecans
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Line a baking pan with wax paper and set aside. (You will not be baking these, you just need a place to set your rolled bites as you make them).
  2. Put the dates, pecans, and cashews in your food processor and process until the mixture is fine.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, salt, almond butter, almond milk, and vanilla to your food processor and process until the mixture just starts to clump together.
  4. Roll 1 tablespoon-sized portion of the mixture into balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
  5. Put them in the fridge or freezer until they harden and enjoy. 

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]]> These Healthy Potato Chips Will Satisfy Your Crunch Craving https://luxandlush.com/these-healthy-potato-chips-will-satisfy-your-crunch-craving/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000 https://luxandlush.com/?p=1958 Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving […]

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]]> Potato chips are one of our weaknesses. Consider us potato chip connoisseurs because we know all about flavor, crispness, and crunch.  As delicious and comforting as they are, chips are, unfortunately, not the healthiest of vices… That’s why this recipe for a “healthy potato chip” is one of our go-tos when we feel a crunch craving coming on. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cut your potato into very thin slices.
  2. Transfer the potato slices into a bowl and add the olive oil, chili flakes, cumin, corn starch, pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Mix well and place the slices on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake the potato chips for 25 minutes at 400°F, turning over halfway. 
  5. Once they are done, turn off the oven and allow the chips to sit for 20 minutes to dry out. 

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