Crunchy and Delicious Snack Recipes

We can only have so much of those chips and candies, right? Not only are they incredibly unhealthy for us, but all of these processed snacks take away a chunk of your grocery budget as well. However, whenever you are binging the new show that was recently released on Netflix; you need your snacks. Whenever you feel that small pang of hunger hit you in between your meals, you reach for those snacks. You need that sweet or savoury crunch to comfort your tastebuds. It is essential to remember that all the chips and candies are highly addictive because they are processed, have copious amounts of food colouring and are dangerously high in calories. So, to make life slightly easier for you; we have done what we do best! The recipes of some of the most delicious and crunchy snacks have been curated by us that will fill the need for your daily need of munch but it will be guilt-free. These are delicious snack recipes that can be stored easily and would soothe your hunger pangs in between meals, or during that Netflix binging session.

Kale Chips

Ingredients: ● 1 large bunch kale
● ½ teaspoon salt
● 1 teaspoon paprika
● 1 teaspoon cumin powder

Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 225 °F (107 °C). If you have a convection oven, use it to expedite the cooking process and improve the crisping of the chips.
3. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add pepper, paprika, cumin powder, nutritional yeast, curry powder (optional), and your other preferred seasonings along with oil. Toss well to mix, evenly distributing the oil and seasonings with your hands.
5. After 15 minutes of baking, turn the pans over and gently stir the kale to make sure it bakes evenly.
7. The chips will crisp up even more after being taken out of the oven, so take them out and let them cool slightly.

Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Ingredients: ● ⅓ teaspoon kosher salt
● Pinch of ground cinnamon
● 1 ½ cups sugar
● 2 cups raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Preparation: 1. Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line a baking pan.
3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the water, kosher salt, corn syrup, and sugar and heat over medium-high heat.
5. Stir the pumpkin seeds into the sugar mixture until they are thoroughly mixed together.
7. To create an even surface for the brittle, place another silicone baking mat on top of the pumpkin seed mixture and push down. After about 30 seconds of hardening, remove the top baking mat.

Spiced Mixed Nuts

Ingredients: ● 3 ½ tablespoons butter
● ¼ teaspoon paprika
● ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
● ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
● ½ teaspoon salt
Preparation: 1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over low heat.
3. Put the nuts into a big bowl.
5. Preserve at room temperature in an airtight container.

Healthy Homemade Granola

Ingredients: ● 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or steel-cut oats)
● ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
● ½ cup melted coconut oil or olive oil
● 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
● 1 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
Preparation: 1. Put parchment paper on a big, rimmed baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Add the oil, honey, maple syrup, and vanilla.
5. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until gently brown. As it cools down, the granola will get even crispier.
7. Place the dried fruit on top, along with chocolate chips if you would prefer that.
9. Before serving, remember to allow the dried fruit to come to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes because it can freeze solid otherwise.
10. The granola can be kept in the freezer for up to three months in a sealed freezer bag or at room temperature for one to two weeks in an airtight container.