Finding snacks that are healthy and comply with the Candida diet can be tricky.
If you are feeling hunger pangs between meals, need to eat more, or are losing weight on the Candida diet then snacking is a must.
Here are some more recipes and snack ideas that I hope will help you while on a Candida diet or if you’re just wanting to eat healthier snacks.
The popularity of my other post with 20 snack ideas nudged me to make this post since so many of you are searching for ideas.
My favorite snack is the Crunchy Almond Energy Balls (see recipe below). They are a healthy alternative to chocolate with great health benefits.
They are rich in healthy fats from coconut oil and hemp seeds and will keep you satiated until your next meal. Plus they are high in protein so no sugar crash later.
I hope you find something here that suits your taste buds and will make your health adventure easier!
1.Apple Donut. No, not really a donut (sorry) — but it’s quite delicious.
Core an apple. Slice apple into rounds that resemble a donut and top with your favorite nut butter.
You can even make a sandwich out of it by putting the nut butter between two slices of apple rounds.
Tip #1 – Choose more tart apples like Jonagold or Granny Smith since they are lower in carbs.
Tip #2 – If you’re in the beginning stages of the Candida diet you may want to avoid fruits for a period of time and then reintroduce lower sugar fruits like berries and low carb apples in small quantities.
2. Cucumber Rolls. Thinly slice cucumbers into long slices that you can then use to roll toppings inside.
Use toppings such as tuna/salmon salad, cherry tomatoes, guacamole, whatever your heart desires.
These are great little bite-sized snacks for when hunger strikes.
3. EatingEVOLVED Coconut Butter Cups
These original coconut butter cups are my favorite since they have simple easy-to-digest ingredients and a smooth creamy texture and taste.
Oh, and they are only 1 net carb per cup!
Tip: During the hot summer months be sure to keep them in the fridge or the freezer or you’ll have a melted mess!
4. Crunchy Almond Energy Balls
Crunchy Almond Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 2 stevia packs, or 4 drops of liquid stevia
- 4 TBSP hemp protein powder or other approved protein powder
- ¼ cup hemp seeds or ¼ cup flax meal (best to grind it yourself for the freshest meal)
- 2 tablespoons carob powder or cocoa powder
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor or by hand.
- Form into 1″ balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Optional: Roll each ball in the coconut flakes to coat each ball before putting in the fridge.
5. Healthy Homemade Chocolate
Healthy Homemade Chocolate
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup cocoa or cacao powder or carob powder
- 4 tablespoons keto simple syrup (or maple syrup if not on Candida diet)
- 2 dashes sea salt
- 4 tablespoons slivered almonds
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil, and whisk in simple syrup or maple syrup, salt, and cocoa/cacao powder until smooth.
- Stir in slivered almonds until evenly distributed.
- Pour into an ice cube tray or [candy mold|https://amzn.to/3gwrGbG and freeze.
- Store in the fridge or freezer to avoid melting.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Substitute other seeds or chopped nuts instead of the almonds if you wish.
6. Super-Simple Coconut Milk Yogurt (dairy-free probiotic)
Coconut Milk Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
- 2-3 probiotic capsules (prebiotic free)*
- *the probiotics must be prebiotic free or the fermentation will not happen properly
Instructions
- Open the probiotic capsules and empty contents into the blender. Blend with coconut milk.
- Transfer to a sanitized glass jar (make sure it’s not still hot – you don’t want those probiotics to die).
- Store it in a warm place for 24-48 hours. If it’s not thick enough for you, you can let it ferment for another 24 hours.
- Add your favorite yogurt toppings, and store the rest for up to a week in the fridge.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Yogurt topping ideas: walnuts, almond slivers, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, hemp seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries if tolerated.
Tip: Fermenting food is not an exact science. If this doesn’t work out as you’d like it to, try different brands of coconut milk and/or probiotics.
7. Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 – 14 oz can quartered artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Add first 6 ingredients into a medium-sized bowl, mix well. Add in the can of artichokes and make sure they are coated with the marinade.
- Eat right away or chill at least an hour before serving.
8. Zucchini Pizza Bites
9. Lemon Kale Chips
Lemon Kale Chips
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, prepared and washed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Chop kale into ½ inch pieces
- Place kale in a large bowl
- With hands massage oil, lemon juice, and salt into kale
- Place kale on parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until kale is dark green and crispy
- Cool and serve
10. Celery sticks with almond butter or sunbutter
It’s an oldy but a goody…I’m always amazed at how this simple snack tastes so good with the salty crunch of the celery and the smooth creaminess of the almond butter. If you haven’t eaten this is a long time or not a fan of celery try this combo and see if your taste buds thank you.
11. Coconut Chips
These Coconut Chips are lightly salted yet sweet and crunchy. Eat them as is or add to a trail mix, sprinkle on your nut butter and apples, add to your chia seed pudding, or anything else that suits your fancy!
Be sure to check out my other popular post with even more Candida diet-approved snack ideas: 20 Candida Diet Approved Snack Ideas (that are easy and delicious!).
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