New snacks recipe

Here are some new snack recipes you might enjoy:

1. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the chickpeas and pat them dry with a paper towel.
3. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4. Add the chickpeas to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
5. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until crispy.
6. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

2. Cinnamon Apple Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the oats, apple, peanut butter, and honey. Mix until well combined.
2. Stir in the chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

3. Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients:

• 2-3 large sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the sweet potatoes into long, thin strips (about 1/2 inch thick).
3. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. Add the sweet potato strips to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the sweet potato strips out in a single layer.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.

4. Chocolate-Dipped Banana Bites

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips (white, milk, or dark)
• 1/4 cup chopped chopped nuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut the bananas into 1-inch pieces.
2. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
3. Dip each banana piece into the melted chocolate, coating about 3/4 of the banana.
4. If using, sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut onto the chocolate before it sets.
5. Place the dipped banana pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

5. Protein-Packed Energy Balls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or cherries)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the oats, dried fruit, peanut butter, and honey. Mix until well combined.
2. Stir in the chopped nuts and protein powder.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

I hope you enjoy these new snack recipes!