Description
A Snack That Hits the Spot: Quick, Healthy, and Irresistibly Delicious! This balanced snack platter features fresh vegetables, creamy hummus, whole-grain crackers, and mixed nuts—perfect for curbing cravings and boosting energy any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh carrot sticks
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup bell pepper strips
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whole-grain crackers
- ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1 glass iced herbal tea (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers into sticks or bite-sized pieces. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry.
- Scoop the hummus into a small bowl and place it in the center of your snack platter.
- Arrange whole-grain crackers and mixed nuts around the hummus for added crunch and healthy fats.
- Serve with a glass of iced herbal tea or water for hydration.
Notes
- Spicy Twist: Add chili flakes or hot sauce to the hummus.
- Cheesy Option: Include cheese cubes for extra protein.
- Sweet Touch: Swap nuts for dried fruit like raisins or apricots.
- Store vegetables in an airtight container for up to 2 days; hummus lasts a week refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (½ platter)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy snack, easy snack recipe, hummus platter, quick snack, vegetarian snack, energy-boosting snack