Category: Snacks

April 8, 2024 Breakfast, Recipe, Snacks

Almond Butter Blueberry Toast

If you’re looking for a super quick, filling snack, I’ve got ya covered. You probably have most of these ingredients on hand. The whole grains in the bread are a healthy carb source, the almond butter is full of natural fats and protein, keeping you satisfied. The blueberries are packed with antioxidants and pack a great burst of flavor and freshness, and the drizzle of natural honey is a little sweetness without all the processed sugar. I love this snack when I’m in a marathon training block and tend to be extra hungry!

Ingredients

  • whole grain bread (I like @daveskillerbread)
  • almond butter (look for a clean ingredient list)
  • blueberries
  • natural honey

Directions

  1. Toast the bread
  2. Lather it up with almond butter
  3. Top with blueberries
  4. Drizzle with honey
  5. Enjoy!!

Let me know your favorite toast toppings below or over on Instagram on @healthbyhaven! 

January 21, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Nutty Chocolate Trail Mix

Trail mix is such an easy snack to mix up and take on the go. Not only is it SUPER easy to make, but it’s full of healthy fat and protein to keep you full. Try this combo below – it’s one of my favorites!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c cashews 
  • 1/4 c chopped walnuts 
  • 1/8 c unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/8 c chocolate chips

Directions

Combine and enjoy!

Don’t be afraid to mix it up (literally) with the ingredient list. Add what you like, leave out what you don’t! Be sure to tag me over on Instagram @healthbyhaven when you’re snacking on this trail mix.

January 21, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Cranberry Spice Trail Mix

This trail mix is perfect for wintery weather – the cranberry spice reminds me of Christmas! I love the toasted element to this recipe for a granola-like flavor. Super easy to make, I just know you’ll love this one! 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 c slivered almonds
  • 1/8 c unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 c dried cranberries 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Melt the coconut oil.
  3. Toss the walnuts, almonds, and coconut in the melted coconut oil. 
  4. Once the coconut oil is evenly spread, mix in the cinnamon until ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a lined baking sheet. Toast for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove and let cool completely.
  7. Combine toasted ingredients in a bowl with the dried cranberries. Toss and enjoy at home or on the go!

What are your favorite trail mix ingredients? Let me know on Instagram @healthbyhaven or comment below! 

January 19, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix

Threw this trail mix together for a healthy snack to take on the plane to Houston for the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon! The protein and healthy fats in the nuts will fuel you and help keep you full (no one wants a hangry traveler) and the cherries and chocolate chips add a pop of sweetness. Super quick and easy!

Benefits of making your own trail mix!

  • Buying ingredients in bulk is cheaper per pound
  • You can avoid unwanted additives like cheap oils
  • You get to add ONLY the ingredients you love! Anyone else pick around the raisins as kids??

Ingredients

  • Cashews
  • Almonds
  • Macadamia nuts (I used salted)
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Dried tart cherries
  • Chocolate chips

Directions

Add 1/4 cup of each of the items above, mix & enjoy!PS – don’t like something on the list? Want to swap it out? You do you!! You can’t mess up trail mix! Let me know your favorite trail mix ingredients below or over on Instagram @healthbyhaven.

January 6, 2024 Breakfast, Recipe, Snacks

PB Banana Breakfast Cookie

A cookie for breakfast? Sign me up!! If you want your morning oatmeal to feel like a treat, try making this breakfast cookie recipe! Mix up the night before and pop in the oven in the morning while your coffee brews. You won’t regret trying this – promise!

Ingredients
(makes about 4 cookies)
Dry ingredients

  • 1/2 c oats
  • 1 tbs chia seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Wet ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 c nut milk (I used unsweetened vanilla @malkorganics here)
  • 2 tbs peanut butter (look for one without additives!)
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup

Topping, optional (but like… not optional)

  • Chocolate chips!!!

Directions

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  2. Mash the banana well, then combine with wet ingredients.Pro tip – put the PB in the microwave for a few seconds to make it easier to mix in!
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together until well incorporated.
  4. Place in the fridge in a sealed container overnight (or up to a week) to let the oats and chia seeds soak up the liquid. This is important so you get a thickkk breakfast cookie!
  5. Once the mixture has had adequate time to soak in the nut milk, use an ice cream or cookie scoop to make golfball sized scoops onto a baking sheet with parchment. Press a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
  6. Bake on 350 for about 15 minutes.
  7. Enjoy with coffee! 

Send me a pic of your breakfast cookies + coffee on Instagram @healthbyhaven or let me know in the comments below if you make this recipe. It seriously makes my day every time I hear from you!! 

September 3, 2023 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Coconut Granola

If you’re anything like me, you can never have too much chocolate. It’s simply the most heavenly flavor to exist. That being said, eating chocolate all day isn’t a recipe for feeling your best. 

When the chocolate cravings hit, but it’s not time for dessert, try this Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola! Your chocolate cravings will be satisfied by the raw cacao without the blood sugar spike and crash. Think almond joy bar meets more satisfying snack. 

Ingredients

  • 1c oats
  • 1c raw almonds, finely chopped
  • 1c raw walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4c oat flour
  • 1/4c unsweetened shredded coconut  
  • 1/4c raw cacao nibs
  • 1/3c pure maple syrup
  • 2tbs raw cacao powder
  • 2tbs coconut oil, melted
  • 1tbs vanilla
  • 2tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1/2tsp salt 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Chop the almonds and walnuts and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and add to the nut mixture. 
  4. Add all other ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly, making sure the cacao is well incorporated. 
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the granola mixture onto the sheet. Flatten out the mixture into a thin layer, but leave the mixture touching. 
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before eating or storing. 

I love seeing photos when you try Health by Haven recipes! Tag me in them on Instagram @haven_quinlan or comment below what you thought!

February 22, 2023 Breakfast, Recipe, Snacks

Classic Avocado Toast

I love love love avocado toast. I like it with berries, eggs, or salsa (see some of my favorite recipes below), but sometimes you just can’t beat the classic avocado toast. It will take you less than 5 minutes to throw this yummy meal together. Enjoy! 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread. I love the 21 Whole Grains and Seeds bread from Dave’s Killer Bread
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Toast 2 slices of your favorite bread.
  2. While your bread is toasting, mash 1 ripe avocado in a bowl. 
  3. Remove toast from the toaster and spread the mashed avocado over both slices. 
  4. Top with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Enjoy! 

Do you love avocado toast as much as I do? Let me know if you try this classic combo! Check out some of my other favorite avocado toast recipes below! 

Let me know what you think of my Classic Avocado Toast in the comments below or message me on Instagram @haven_quinlan.

March 25, 2022 Recipe, Snacks

Snacking Dates

For when your sweet tooth is having a moment in the spotlight! Try out these delish, nutrish snacking dates! Medjool dates are full of fiber and are deliciously sweet. Paired with the healthy fat and protein in almond butter, they won’t spike your blood sugar and will serve as a satisfying snack. You can pretty much add any topping, but some of my favorite combos are listed below. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • Pitted medjool dates 
  • Almond butter
  • Your favorite toppings- mine are cinnamon, coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, and granola!

Directions

  1. Slice the date down the length of one side to open it up. Think about a sandwich roll and cut it like that!
  2. Stuff the date with a spoonful of almond butter (or sub your favorite nut butter)
  3. Sprinkle the date with one of your preferred toppings. If you’re feeling wild, add them all.
  4. Enjoy!

Let me know if this recipe satisfied your afternoon or post-dinner sweet tooth in the comments below, or over on Instagram @haven_quinlan! 

August 20, 2020 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Energy Bites

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This recipe went through manyyy iterations, but I finally got it right! When the chocolate cravings strike or you need a mid-afternoon energy boost, this is the perfect snack! Make them in under five minutes and store in the fridge for up to a week. Let me know if you make them in the comments below or by tagging me in your photos on Instagram @havenspanyer.

Makes 10 – 14 bites, depending on the size 

Ingredients

Dry

  • ¾ c rolled oats
  • ¼ c oat flour 
  • 2 tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1 tbs chia seeds

Wet

  • ¼ c almond butter
  • 2 tbs pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • 1 tbs water 

Mix-in 

  • ⅓ c mini chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Add all of the dry ingredients into the food processor and pulse.
  2. Add the wet ingredients into the dry and pulse to combine. Slowly add more water if needed, until dough forms together. 
  3. Mix in the mini chocolate chips by hand. 
  4. Roll the dough into bite sized balls and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before eating. Enjoy!
August 1, 2020 Recipe, Snacks

Cinnamon Maple Granola

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Y’all!!! I did it. I cracked the code. I made the perfect, cinnamoniest, yummiest granola. Use it to top your yogurt or smoothie bowls or just eat it by the handful! Make sure to tag me in your photos on Instagram @havenspanyer when you make this yummy snack.

Ingredients

  • 1c oats
  • 1c raw almonds, finely chopped
  • 1c raw pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/3c oat flour
  • 1/3c pure maple syrup
  • 2tbs cinnamon
  • 2tbs coconut oil, melted
  • 1tbs vanilla
  • 1tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1/2tsp salt 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Chop the almonds and pecans and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and add to the nut mixture. 
  4. Add all other ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly, making sure the cinnamon is well incorporated. 
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the granola mixture onto the sheet. Flatten out the mixture into a thin layer, but leave the mixture touching. 
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before eating or storing.