Winning winter snacks

Cooked Green Organic Edamame with sea salt against a background

Baby, it’s cold outside! Satisfying snacks that help warm you up while they fill you up are in order. Try these three tasty nibbles to help you stave off hunger and stay healthy.

GARLIC-PEPPER EDAMAME

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 2 min Cook: 2 min

Instructions

Prepare 1 cup frozen in-shell edamame using package instructions. Toss with ½ teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle with one pinch each garlic powder and black pepper.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 150; Total fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 45 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbohydrates: 14 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 12 g; Potassium: 6 mg

SWEETLY SPICED PEPITAS

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 1 min Cook: 2 min

Instructions

Toss ¼ cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) with ¼ teaspoon olive oil. Add one pinch each ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a small skillet over a medium flame, toast pepitas until fragrant, around 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 164; Total fat: 13 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 5 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbohydrates: 4 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 0 g; Protein: 10 g; Potassium: 238 mg

ROSEMARY PARMESAN CHICKPEAS

Makes 1 serving

Prep: 6 min Cook: 20 min

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Drain and rinse ½ cup canned chickpeas. Dry thoroughly using paper towels. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Bake chickpeas for 20 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp, shaking pan every 5 minutes. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon dried rosemary and 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 160; Total fat: 2 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium: 221 mg; Cholesterol: 3 mg; Total carbohydrates: 28 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sugars: 0 g; Protein: 7 g; Potassium: 216 mg

In this article:

Was this article helpful?

Be the first to find this article helpful

0 people found this article helpful

This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.