5 Berry Blends Great For Your Next Healthy Snack
We all know the battle, finding the fine line between healthy and delicious. Snacks are a huge part of most of our days. They help boost our metabolism and help us continue through our work or school day. And if you’re like me, trail mix simply does not cut it.The texture of just all salt and crunch in the morning for a light snack, simply is too jarring. But there is a solution, berry mixes, either dried or fresh, are a great naturally sweet way to get your vitamins into your day. They are a great way to help get antioxidants back into your body. Berries help your immune system, promote digestion and improve hydration. Yet with so many blends and recipes to choose from, it can be hard to find the perfect one for your daily routine. Society 19 is here to help. Here are 5 berry blends great for your next healthy snack.
This berry blend is a great way to start your day. Try out this recipe for your next snacking craving!1. Dried Strawberry And Blueberry Blend
This berry blend recipe is perfect for when you’re craving something that is naturally sweet but not overpowering. The beautiful hues of purple and pink are a pleasant start to any day. I personally love this snack in the morning. If you have a sensitive stomach, like myself, and it’s hard to eat in the mornings, this berry blend is a perfect way to start your day. And leaves you not feeling overstuffed. This berry blend is also great with cashews and almonds, adding that perfect sense of sweet and salty to your snack. Running late but still wanting a snack? No problem! This snack takes a grand total of 10 seconds to throw together and lasts all day either in a purse or a backpack. When you’re feeling a little hungry, it’s easy to just pull out. No refrigeration necessary! When you’re ready to take on the day and need that special snack to hit the spot, try out this recipe.
This is a perfect sweet recipe for any sugar craving.2. Dried Apricots And Honey
When you’re looking for a perfectly sweet treat, apricots and honey are a must try. This blend is a great way to start your day or a beautiful sweet snack. The tartness of the apricots coupled with the natural sugar sweetness of honey, makes for a perfect sweet treat. I personally choose this snack over dessert any day just for its complex flavors and layers of texture.This is also a great snack when you’re on the go for school and work. It takes a total of five seconds to prepare and lasts all day. And if you really want to get out there, try putting it in the freezer. It will make a sweet fruity frozen dessert for when you’re craving something delicious, but don’t want to compromise your health. The only downside to this snack is you can’t be afraid to get a little sticky. This blend is even great topped with fresh nuts or coconut shavings. Make a snack that is unforgettable with apricots and honey.
This classic combo is perfect for any pre-workout snack.3. Banana and Strawberries
This berry blend classic is the ideal snack or start up for your day. Strawberries can be naturally sour and tart but with the natural sweetness of the banana, it makes for the perfect snack. This snack is especially great with a good glass of milk. Combining that sweet creamy texture with natural sweetness, is a great way to start your day before you work out. This snack is perfect for when you want something a little lighter, but still has enough filling power to keep you going. This blend is especially packed with vitamins and minerals that make it perfect for a pre-work out snack. Bananas have natural potassium in them that help you not cramp up when doing something strenuous. For your next work out, stretch and try banana and strawberries recipe for your next snacking routine.
4. Chile Lime, Mango And Strawberries
Are you craving a little more spice out of your next snack? This fresh fruit blend is perfect when you’re craving that extra kick for your next snacking occasion. The sweet tartness of the mango and strawberries coupled with that smokey kick of paprika, makes for a wonderful slow roasting heat. The lime is that perfect sense of fresh at the end adding that citrus zest that brings the whole snack back together. And while this berry blend is a little unorthodox, you won’t regret trying it. This tropical snack brings that sweet rolling heat back into your life with the added benefits of vitamins and antioxidants. Add a little spice back into your life with this chile lime, mango and strawberry blend.
This berry blend is perfect for when you want a taste of the tropics.
5. Coconut And Banana
Do you want a taste of tropical paradise in every bite? Coconut and banana blend is a perfect way to up your snacking game without compromising flavor. This snack is perfect either with fresh or dried fruit and is a great way to start your day. I personally love this snack for a light breakfast when I’m in a rush. Dried bananas and coconut shavings are super cheap and readily available at any grocery store. Trader Joe’s has a great banana and coconut blend that is out of this world delicious. Some even have white macadamias in them that add that perfect sweet salty crunch. When you want the taste of the tropics, try coconut and banana snack blend for your next craving.
