Fantastic Snacks

I must confess that I often eat out of boredom.  I'll be sat at my desk while Nathan naps or plays by himself and I constantly need something to pick at.  This used to be cake or biscuits, but recently I have started making snacks that are healthier but just as tasty (with a sneaky small chocolate or sugar fix to satisfy my cravings).  I also put some in a small tub for Nathan for him to eat while we're out shopping or running errands and, for such a small snack, they keep him quiet for a while.

All ingredients can be used in varying amounts depending on your preference, but be warned - only make a small amount at a time as they are very moreish and you may end up eating more than you intended!

BANOFFEE  MIX

Dried banana chips, chopped (I use 'Whitworths')

Mini fudge or toffee pieces 

Pecans, chopped

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

Dried banana chips, chopped (I use 'Whitworths')

MOVIE MIX

Dried strawberries, chopped (I use 'Urban Fruit')

White chocolate drops

Flaked almonds

MOVIE MIX


Plain popcorn (I pop my own from raw kernels)
Pecans, chopped
Toffee or fudge pieces or sauce
Melted plain chocolate mixed with a little veg oil and milk

CHOCOLATE ORANGE MIX

Orange infused raisins (I use the 'Nakd' range)

Dark chocolate drops

Hazelnuts, chopped


APPLE CRUMBLE MIX


Dried apple, chopped (I use 'Urban Fruit')
Cinnamon spiced raisins (simply sprinkle with some cinnamon)
Oats and crushed ginger biscuit mixed with a little melted butter then lightly toasted in a frying pan

MINT MIX

Mint infused sultanas (these are harder to get hold of, so I just soak some sultanas in some mint oil for 10 mins or so)

Dark chocolate drops

Flaked almonds

FIG ROLL MIX

FIG ROLL MIX

Cinnamon spiced sultanas (simply sprinkle with some cinnamon)

Dried figs, pureed and made into balls before rolling in sesame seeds

Sponge fingers, chopped

PINA COLADA MIX

Dried banana chips, chopped
Dried pineapple, chopped (I use 'Urban Fruit')
Coconut flakes
Pistachios, chopped


CHRISTMAS MIX

Cinnamon spiced orange infused raisins (I use the 'Nakd' range then sprinkle with cinnamon)

Dried cranberries

Honeyed almonds

SUMMER MIX

Dried strawberries, chopped (I use 'Urban Fruit')

Dried cherries, chopped (I use 'Urban Fruit')

Yoghurt coated fruit chips

More ideas would be very welcome!

Sheena x