Entry: Unusual Snack Foods? Sunday, July 16, 2006



I have always tried to pay attention to the artery clogging labels and the foods behind them. 

They say it is better to eat every 2-3 hours.  No problem!  But this isn't rocket science, I don't think they meant banana splits and bon bons.  So, I've taken a different approach.  Darn it.  

I've made up some snacks that actually have a flavor to them and are of a variety.  I have incorporated these into my daily, I mean....hourly routine of eating: 

First on the list:  Peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwich.  Have you ever tried it?  You know how they saying goes, don't knock it till you've tried it.  If you're not a fan of banana's you substitute them for something like, ummm......tomatoes? or strawberries?  Hey, you might like it!  I on the other hand like banana's, so I've never had to rely on my other recommendations.  But if you have an urge to try it, let me how you liked it!  

Grilled Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sandwich recipe.

Peanut Butter Sandwich Jigsaw game.

Second on the list: Rabbit food! spiced up with lots of salad dressing.

Third on the list:  My favorite......homemade ice cream, I mean homemade smoothies. I meant it when I said I've taken a different approach!  I say homemade because I make the ingredients up as I go.  Well, not totally.  I did read a couple of smoothie recipes to be sure I was getting the entire smoothie experience.   

I bought a very nifty smoothie blender and I love it because it requires NO COOKING! 

Most of my smoothies contain some or all of the following: 

Milk, orange juice, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, vanilla extract, yogurt, frozen oj concentrate, sherbert and ice.

Advocare meal replacement shakes.  These are also good in a smoothie.

Frozen grapes.  These are great snacks especially in the hot summer.

   2 comments

Kathryn Beach
April 29, 2007   10:18 AM PDT
 
Hmm, are we twins separated at birth? I mean, it's so rare to read a page online that I agree with 100%. Even down to the peanut butter/banana combo.

And, I had no idea there was such a thing as a smoothie blender. I'm in love. I mean, getting the stuff outta the blender is always a challenge.

Ok, so I'm easily challenged...

Yes, eating every few hours is the way to go AND the only way to pull it off is to be a Boyscout and Be Prepared.

My other peanut butter favorite is peanut butter and apples, just slice the apples and use peanut butter as a dip, oh YEAH!

I can't wait for it to get hot and try the frozen grapes idea. My husband will love it too, and I do need to think of creative ways to keep him from buying ice cream. Thank you thank you thank you!
Sallie
July 17, 2006   11:03 PM PDT
 
OH, one last thing... Ms Marti. Where the heck have ys been??? I have missed ya. I am so glad I have found your place again. I thought this was "you" and now I know. :-} ~I'll link ya~

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