Snack right!

Healthy snacking is easy with these quick, simple, no-fuss options.

APPLE & PEPITA BLISS BALLS PREP TIME 20 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) MAKES 35 Process 1 cup natural sliced almonds until finely chopped. Add 200g chopped medjool dates, 50g coarsely chopped dried apple, ¼ cup shredded coconut and ½ cup pepitas; process until well combined. Add about 2 teaspoons hot water; process until mixture comes together. With damp hands, roll 2 level teaspoons of mixture into balls. Roll balls in 1 cup shredded coconut to coat; place on a baking-paper-lined oven tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Tip Bliss balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 1 month. MACADAMIA & FIG BLISS BALLS PREP TIME 20 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION) MAKES 30 Process 1 cup macadamia nuts until finely chopped. Add 200g chopped medjool dates, 75g soft and juicy dried figs, 2 tablespoons white chia seeds and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; process until well combined. Add about 2 teaspoons hot water; process until mixture comes together. With damp hands, roll 2 level teaspoons of mixture into balls. Roll balls in 1 cup white chia seeds to coat; place on a baking-paper-lined oven tray. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Tip Bliss balls can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 1 month.

APPLE & CHEESE

Apples have a low GI and the sugars are bound up in a complete nutrition package along with fibre, vitamins and beneficial phytochemicals. This makes them an excellent snack choice. Team with a chunk of cheese for a boost of protein and calcium.

HUMMUS WITH CARROT, CELERY & CAPSICUM STICKS

Hummus delivers a fantastic mix of plant protein, fibre, low GI carbs and healthy unsaturated fats. Team with vegie sticks for a healthy and nutritious snack.

AVOCADO & TOMATO ON WHOLEGRAIN CRACKERS

Avocado is rich in super healthy monounsaturated fat and delivers vitamin E and fibre. Top wholegrain crackers with slices of avocado and tomato and a squeeze of lemon juice for a fibre-rich, hunger-quenching snack.

Your snacking habits can make or break a healthy eating plan. Making the right choice as to when, or indeed if, to snack, as well as what to snack on, can make all the difference to your blood glucose control and your weight management.