Need snack ideas? Here are my 3 favorite clean snacks!

When it comes to picking clean meals that put your body into fat burning, it's usually easy to pick a good breakfast. Lunches and dinners can be simple to, just as long as you stick to lean protein and veggies, but snacks are usually a challenge for many of my clients. Snacks can easily load up in calories more than a meal. Bars aren't ideal because they're usually high in sugar and processed ingredients, and nuts and cheese are satisfying but the fat can add up quickly and stall fat loss. My three favorite snacks these days are kale chips, chia seed puddings, and turkey wraps. 

Kale Chips: I recently bought my own food dehydrater, simply because I'm addicted to kale chips and wanted to make my own. I blend up a red bell pepper with 4 tbsp of sesame seeds, a bit of lemon juice, tamari sauce, coconut oil, chia seeds, and curry powder in my NutriBullet and then pour it over the kale leaves until they're completely covered. I then dehydrate them for about 7 hours. They're absolutely delicious. When I don't have the time to make them, I buy Rhythm Superfoods' Kale Chips with the Curry Bombay seasoning. 

I love kale chips because they're raw and still contain all enzymes, are crunchy and satisfying and great finger food. 

Chia Seed Pudding: Another favorite snack is chia seed puddings. I love an afternoon caffeine pick-me up that combines the anti-oxidant benefits of dark chocolate with the energy boost of a shot of espresso: 

In my NutriBullet I combine a shot of espresso, a cup of unsweetened vanilla almond millk, with 4 tablespoons of dark cocoa powder, 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder, 4 tablespoons of chia seeds and 5 ice cubes. I blend it up and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens. Absolutely delicious. I love chia seed puddings because chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, absorb about 8x their weight in water, are filling, and improve the digestion. The chocolate satisfies any cravings, and the whole dish feels just like an indulgent dessert. 

Turkey/Avocado Wrap: Lastly, for a super-quick fix, I usually roll up Applegate Roasted Chicken breast (organic) around a slice of avocado and a slice of egg. Good fat and protein - super-filling, and the texture has something very satisfying to it. 

What are your favorite snacks?