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Easy Snack Ideas for a  BUSY AFTERNOON

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Did someone ring the bell? It’s snack time in our series of whipping up recipes when hunger strikes during busy moments of the day. Today we have some ideas up our sleeve for something light and sustainable in between meals. Perhaps you’re bored with your food options and need a little inspiration or you want to take a brief break from when you WFH and need a little afternoon pick-me-up. Try the simple recipes below the next time you’re not sure what you should make. P.S. the golden popcorn is delicious, fast, and guilt-free.

Not Your Average Avocado Toast

Recipe Type:Meal or Snack
Dietary Info:Gluten-Free and Vegan
Serving Size:1-2
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

2 slices of gluten-free bread
2 teaspoons ghee
2 tablespoons vegan pesto
1 ripe avocado
Chili flakes (to taste)
Salt (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Toast gluten-free bread.
2. Spread a thin layer of ghee on top of toast.
3. Add a tablespoon of vegan pesto to each slice, and spread evenly.
4. Slice the avocado and either spread out or leave chunky on each piece of toast, atop pesto.
5. Add salt and chili flakes to taste.
6. Enjoy! 

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Bomb Bean Salad

Recipe Type:Snack/Side
Dietary Info:Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Can Be Vegan
Serving Size:1 large bowl
Prep Time:10-15 mins
Total Time:10-15 mins

Ingredients:

For the Salad:
3 cans beans, drained and rinsed (pinto beans, black beans, chickpeas)
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 
1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped jicama
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup *optional
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk the wet ingredients for the dressing in a bowl.
2. In a different, medium-sized bowl, add the drained, washed canned beans, onion, cucumber, jicama, and fresh cilantro.
3. Toss together.
4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator (about an hour).
5. Enjoy!

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Nut Butter and Jam + Cottage Cheese Toast 

Recipe Type:Snack
Dietary Info:Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Serving Size:1 
Prep Time:2 mins 
Cook Time:1 min
Total Time:3 mins

Ingredients:

2 slices of gluten-free bread
Organic nut butter of your choice 
1 tablespoon of jam, homemade if you have it (or organic jam of your choice) *optional
Preferred amount of cottage cheese
Honey *optional

Instructions:

1. Toast gluten-free bread.
2. Spread a thin layer of nut butter and jam (if you’re into jam). 
3. Add preferred amount of cottage cheese on top. 
4. Top with a drizzle of honey. *optional
5. Enjoy! 

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Homemade Golden Popcorn

Recipe Type:Snack
Dietary Info:Vegan, Gluten-Free
Serving Size:1 large bowl
Prep Time:2 mins
Cook Time:8 mins
Total Time:10 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup popcorn
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (or to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions:

1. In a small dish, mix the turmeric, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
2. In a tall pot on the stove, place the coconut oil along with a few kernels of popcorn. Cover and cook on medium heat. Once those kernels pop, add the rest of the kernels.
3. Add half the amount of seasoning while it’s cooking. 
4. Constantly shake the pot so that the kernels do not get stuck or burn to the bottom or sides. 
5. When the pot fills up, add the rest of the seasoning on top. 
6. Enjoy!

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Tasty Tuna Dip

Recipe Type:Snack
Dietary Info:Pescetarian, Gluten-Free, Can Be Paleo
Serving Size:2-3 servings
Prep Time:10-15 mins 
Total Time:10-15 mins 

Ingredients: 

Filling:
2 cans of tuna, drained 
1 large avocado
1 cup sliced carrots 
1 cup celery, finely chopped 
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup Dijon mustard 
Juice of one lemon
Seasoning to taste 

To dip:
GF crackers

As a wrap:
GF tortilla 
or
Lettuce cups 

Instructions: 

1. Drain tuna and place in a bowl.
2. Chop the avocado and vegetables and add to the bowl.
3. Mix in preferred seasoning, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
4. Serve with gluten-free crackers or as a wrap in GF tortillas or lettuce cups. 
5. Enjoy! 

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