Whether you are a self-proclaimed foodie who loves being in the kitchen or seriously tired of meal planning and prepping, no-cook snack meals can be a convenient go-to when you\u2019re short on time or need something easy.<\/p>\n
What exactly is a snack meal?<\/strong><\/p>\n PROTEIN + FIBER + FAT + FRUIT\/VEG.<\/strong><\/p>\n Snack meals are essentially meals that are made up of foods that might be traditionally thought about more as a snack or an appetizer \u2014 but contain enough balanced nutrients to be satisfying and keep you full just as long as a meal would.<\/p>\n How to Make a Snack Meal<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose at least three to four of the following food groups: fruits and vegetables, dairy, whole grains or nutrient-rich starches, nuts, seeds, and other legumes, and protein.<\/p>\n Step 1: Pick your protein(s).\u00a0 <\/strong>Protein is an important part of your meal because it helps you to feel full and satisfied<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 2:\u00a0 Pick your Fiber Foods. <\/strong>Fiber slows down digestion where we won\u2019t get hungry again so soon and contain carbohydrates, which provide energy.<\/p>\n Step 3:\u00a0 Don\u2019t Forget the Veggies. <\/strong>Vegetables are nutrient-rich, giving you important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.\u00a0 Fruit can be a good substitution for veggies.\u00a0 To make it even more delectable, include dips such as hummus, ranch, or another favorite dip or dressing. The fat and\/or protein from these dips can also\u00a0 help you feel more satisfied with your snack meal.<\/p>\n A note on fats. <\/em>\u00a0Fat is a part of a healthy diet and it also helps to feel full after a meal. Fat is needed to absorb some nutrients and helps give us energy<\/a>. A snack meal, just like a regular meal, is a combination of fats, fiber and protein. Some of the protein recommendations like nuts and salmon already have fat, so you wouldn’t need to add more, but if you chose a lean protein like beans or chicken breast, then you’d want to add a fat source like sliced avocado, guacamole, some olives, or some nuts\/seeds.<\/p>\n Snack Meal Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n Ready to try a snack plate at home? Tag us @beboldbars on instagram to show us your creations.<\/p>\n KeyVion Miller RDN, LD\/N is a registered dietitian with a culinary nutrition certification and owner of <\/em>The Miller\u2019s Kitchen<\/em><\/a>, a food and nutrition blog. She enjoys sharing mostly recipes with <10 ingredients and tips to help get more homemade meals on the table. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you are a self-proclaimed foodie who loves being in the kitchen or seriously tired of meal planning and prepping, no-cook snack meals can be a convenient go-to when you\u2019re short on time or need something easy. What exactly is a snack meal? PROTEIN + FIBER + FAT + FRUIT\/VEG. Snack meals are essentially meals …<\/p>\n\n
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