QUICK SNACK IDEAS

TROPICAL FRUIT FRAPPE

Place 125g hulled and halved strawberries, 1 small banana, chopped and 200g piece pineapple, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup mint sprigs, ½ cup ice and 60ml (1/4 cup) water in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serves 2.

PER SERVE 334kJ, protein 2g, total

fat 0.4g (sat. fat 0g), carbs 15g,

fibre 4g, sodium 6mg • Carb exchange 1

GI estimate low • Gluten free

ASPARAGUS WITH DIP AND CRACKERS

Trim the ends of 1 bunch of asparagus and steam until almost tender.

Halve diagonally. Serve with 16 wholegrain crackers and 1/3 cup low-fat tzatziki. Serves 2.

PER SERVE 529kJ, protein 5g, total fat 3.7g (sat. fat

1.4g), carbs 17g, fibre 2g, sodium 127mg

• Carb exchange 1 • GI estimate medium

SWEET POTATO AND AVOCADO TOAST

Peel 1 small sweet potato and cut into 1cm-thick lengthways slices. Place in microwave-safe dish with 2-3 Tbsp water. Cover; cook on High/100% for 3-4 mins or until just tender (needs to be firm enough to pick up). Cool on serving plate for 10 mins. Top with

1/4 mashed avocado, 3 Tbsp low-fat cottage cheese, a handful of rocket and sprinkle of pepper. Serves 2.

PER SERVE 545kJ, protein 6g, total fat 5.2g (sat. fat 1.4g), carbs 13g, fibre 3g, sodium 69mg • Carb exchange 1 • GI estimate low • Gluten free