Tired of reaching for those quick snacks that you know aren’t doing any favours for your health? Well, it’s time to shake things up and give your taste buds a delicious treat with these quick and easy fertility-friendly snacks!
I’ve carefully designed these snack ideas to have a good balance of protein, carbs and protein to leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. And there’s more! These snacks are packed with nutrients to support your fertility. Who knew getting your body ready for pregnancy could be this tasty!
1. Goji Berry Energy Balls
- Soak pitted dates and goji berries in hot water for 10 mins.
- Drain then blend them with ground almonds.
- Add a pinch of salt and a dash of cinnamon.
- Roll into bite-sized balls.
- Chill in the fridge until firm.
2. Mixed nuts
Nuts are packed full of nutrients, protein and healthy fats. You can eat them in a handful or you could try adding them to your breakfast.
How about adding toasted almonds to a curry? Or topping a stir-fry with cashews and sesame seeds?
3. Greek yoghurt with berries and dark chocolate
If you can tolerate dairy, yoghurt is a great option. Greek yoghurt is thick and creamy and goes great with berries. Adding grated dark chocolate turns this into a delicious treat.
4. Hard-boiled egg
Quick tip: you can batch cook a few at a time. They’ll keep for up to a week in the fridge if you leave them in the shell.
5. Green smoothie
- In a blender, combine:
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 ripe avocado (peeled and pitted)
- 1 small cucumber (chopped)
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup unsweetened oat milk (or any preferred milk)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- Optional: adjust sweetness to taste with honey or maple syrup. Add a little zing (and vitamin C!) by adding the juice of 1/2 lemon. Try chia seeds instead of flaxseeds (or try both together).
6. Apple slices with nut butter
Choose a good quality nut butter made only with nuts (no sugar or artificial sweeteners). There are some great brands available, including supermarket own-brands which tend to be cheaper.
Try different ones such as almond butter or cashew nut butter to keep things interesting and varied.
7. Chia pudding
This can be made the night before when you might have a few moments to yourself after a busy day. Bonus points if you play a favourite song while you’re preparing it. Go on dance a little in your kitchen!
- Makes 2 portions.
- Combine together in a mixing bowl:
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Stir well to ensure the chia seeds are evenly distributed and not clumping together.
- Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Once the chia pudding has thickened, give it a stir to break up any clumps.
- Divide the chia pudding into two serving bowls or jars.
- Top each serving any fertility-boosting fruits you fancy, such as pomegranate seeds, kiwi slices, and sliced strawberries.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts on top for added crunch and a dose of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Cover the bowls or jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to the chia pudding to fully set.
- Enjoy!
For a similar recipe, check out my blog post for Goji Berry & Chia Seed Overnight Oats.
What are some of your go-to healthy snacks? Let me know in the comments!
