Snacks Archives - Karla Salinari

20 Min Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Muffins

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksOctober 26, 2022

A delicious snack or breakfast recipe perfect for fall! Made with simple, plant-based ingredients, these muffins will become a staple in your kitchen. Nutrition Tip: Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy. Its nutrients and antioxidants can help boost your immune system, improve eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers, and promote heart…

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksSeptember 28, 2022

Chia seeds are high in fiber, plant protein, and omega 3 which helps reduce inflammation and supports brain health.

Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts

Recipe, Side Dish, SnacksJune 2, 2022

Everyone who’s a fan of artichoke hearts is going to love these Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts. A quick-and-easy appetizer or side dish.

Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJuly 7, 2021

If you love chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing!) you’re going to love my Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins and so versatile that when coarsely mashed, chickpeas make a great substitute for chicken or turkey. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich but want to…

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJune 29, 2021

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. It’s powerfully comforting, creamy, and delicious. But is chocolate good for you? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good…

Learn To Make Chia Seed Pudding

Breakfast, Recipe, SnacksJuly 14, 2020

Chia Pudding makes a great breakfast or snack. Chia Seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, and like other edible seeds, provide fiber and protein. This superfood can also help regular insulin levels, and provide carbohydrate loading for athletic performance (more on this in a later post!). Blueberries and figs are important superfoods…

Homemade Almond Butter Cups

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksDecember 19, 2019

If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter cups you will love this recipe. Made with homemade almond butter and dairy-free chocolate chips, healthier alternative to an all-time favorite treat! If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups you’re going to love this recipe for Almond Butter Cups! It’s easy to make and better for you b/c it’s…

Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide

Dinner, Entrees, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Seasonal Produce, Snacks, SummerAugust 2, 2019

My Seasonal Produce: Summer Guide is a little late this year but better late than never, right? Similar to last season's Seasonal Produce: Spring Guide here's a list of delicious fruits and veggies available right now. Eating seasonally provides amazing health benefits and keeps costs down so make sure to take full advantage! Note: the…

Baked Polenta Fries!

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 30, 2019

Baked Polenta Fries! This delicious polenta recipe is made with organic, non-gmo corn. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, serve as a healthy snack or appetizer! What's Polenta, you ask? Polenta is a dish made of cornmeal or corn flour. It can be served as a hot porridge, or cooled and solidify…

Homemade Tater Tots (oven baked)

Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMay 15, 2019

Homemade Tater Tots made with organic purple fingerling potatoes from our local farm share. A healthy spin on a traditional recipe made with fresh, simple ingredients. This family-friendly lunch recipe or dinner recipe is oven-baked, dairy-free and gluten-free. We’ve recreated many recipes since starting the blog - some more difficult than others and…