3 healthy snack recipes with almonds

Almonds are a storehouse of nutrients. But it can get a bit boring, especially for your kids, to have them every day. Here are 3 ways you can dress up almonds to create healthy snack recipes.

By: Upneet Pansare | | Updated: August 27, 2018 7:15 pm

Packed with omega 6 fatty acids, good fats, fibre and carbs, almonds are one healthiest food that we can have. Almonds help improve brain function and memory, reduce the risk of heart diseases, control diabetes, prevent gallstones, lower cholesterol, stimulate hair growth and make the skin healthier. These are the reasons why we start our day with almonds every day. We’re fans of the nutty taste and aroma of almonds but, we’ve got to admit, it can get a tad bit boring to have them every single day. It can get tricky to make kids, especially picky eaters, eat almonds. Here are some innovative snack recipes with almonds that you can try making for yourself and your kids. Also Read - 5 diabetes-friendly snacks to curb hunger without sending your blood sugar soaring

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Apple almonds chaat

Serves: 3
Ingredients
60 g almonds toasted
1 tbsp diced green apple
1tbsp diced red apple
½ tsp lemon juice
A pinch of black salt
A few mint leaves
1 tsp olive oil
½ tsp red chilli powder

Method
• Toss all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix well and serve.

Nutrient Analysis Per Serving:

Calories	228.3kcal	Protein	9.9g
Total fat	17.8g	Saturated	1.4g
Monounsaturated	11.2g	Polyunsaturated	4.2g
Carbohydrates	11.8g	Fibre	4.09g
Cholesterol	3.3	Sodium	67g
Calcium	5.6mg	Magnesium	0mg
Potassium	212.4mg	Vitamin E	0mg

Coffee With Almonds

Coffee with almonds

Serves 3
Ingredients
60 g almonds
1 tsp coffee powder
1 tsp powdered sugar
A pinch of salt
1tbsp water

Method
• Whisk together the coffee powder, sugar, salt and water.
• Pour mixture over the almonds . Toss well and bake for 10 minutes at 170 °C.

Nutrient Analysis Per Serving:

Calories	122.6Kcal	Protein	4.3 gm
Total fat	10.5gm	Saturated	1.9g
Monounsaturated	6.4gm	Polyunsaturated	2.5g
Carbohydrates	5.3gm	Fibre	2.4g
Cholesterol	0.006	Sodium	6.03mg
Calcium	4.9mg	Magnesium	0.3mg
Potassium	156.2mg	Vitamin E	0.09mg

Almond Mumbai Magic

Almonds chaat

Serves 3
Ingredients
60 g almonds toasted
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp onion, chopped
1 tsp ginger garlic paste, chopped
1 tsp green chilli
1.s tbsp cooked potatoes, cubed
Pav bhaaji masala
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tbsp
1 tsp chopped pudina
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Method
• Heat oil. Add chopped onions, ginger garlic, chilli, tomato puree.
• Add the Pav bhaji masala and cook for 3 minutes. Add the potatoes and mash lightly.
• Add the almonds and toss well. Garnish with chopped onion, and lemon juice.

Nutrient Analysis Per Serving:

Calories	125 KCAL	Protein	4.9g
Total fat	10.2g	Saturated	1.4g
Monounsaturated	6.4g	Polyunsaturated	2.5g
Carbohydrates	5.3g	Fibre	2.9g
Cholesterol	0	Sodium	0.7mg
Calcium	4.3mg	Magnesium	1.4mg
Potassium	148.6mg	Vitamin E	0.1mg