Like I mentioned in my post yesterday, Brett and I have started running longer distances for our half-marathon training...which means we're huuuuungry! I feel like we're always snacking. The batches of homemade oatmeal bars, energy bites, and granola that I make to last us throughout the week are vanishing quicker than I planned too. Seriously, running is a huge metabolism booster in this house.
I feel like I've been in the kitchen non-stop lately -- anyone else ever feel that way?! On one hand I wish the food I made lasted longer, but on the other hand I don't mind continual opportunities to try out new snack recipes. So that's what I'll share with you today: oatmeal based snacks that Brett and I have been demolishing throughout this past week (and by demolishing I mean "eating very quickly").
Above is a picture of one of my favorite bars I've made so far: Coconut Oatmeal Bars with Peanut Butter Banana Filling. These things are chock full of goodness. Oats, almonds, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, bananas and peanut butter are the main ingredients. The middle layer is a peanut butter, banana spread that is rich and creamy. I wrapped these bars up individually and Brett and I have been taking them with us everywhere! (I'll post the recipe tomorrow so check back!)
Granola has also been a staple this week. Whenever we're in need of something quick for breakfast (or even a heavier snack), a bowl of granola and homemade almond milk is a must. The granola is rich and keeps us full longer than other types of cereal. In addition to this Chocolate Cranberry Granola I also made a Cinnamon and Honey Granola blend that turned out great! I'll be sharing that recipe with you guys soon...only 7 ingredients!
I made these Gingerbread Oatmeal Bars soon after we moved to Queens with the almond pulp leftover from making homemade almond milk and they turned out better than expected. This picture doesn't do them justice!
Last but not least are these Nutella Oatmeal Energy Bites and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites. We've been going through these things so quickly. Both flavors have only 5 ingredients and they take me five minutes. I usually have one as a little dessert after lunch which I find holds me over for longer periods of time.
What are you favorite kinds of snacks? (Include a link to the recipe!)
If you're a runner, what is your go-to fuel?
Head on over to Jenn's blog Peas and Crayons to see what other people are snacking on!
Lauren @ Jesus and a Side of Peanut Butter says
I love this post! Oatmeal is so so so versatile, from different flavors to using it as an ingredient. Yum!
Faith says
Thanks Lauren!! And I totally agree...hence the reason I eat it everyday! Just check out your blog and after reading your about me page, I'd say we're a lot alike! Thanks for commenting:)
Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says
You are a rockstar! So much good homemade food. I have way too many granola bars in my pantry that I need to eat up before I make anything homemade!
Faith says
Thanks Leigha! Oh man...the granola bars in the pantry! I actually just found a box that I had completely forgotten about yesterday. Looks like I need to stop making homemade ones too so we can finish those off:)
Carol says
Recently my go-to snack has been popcorn. There are so many variations for how to make it tasty, and it's so easy to make with a brown bag and a microwave!
Faith says
I've been meaning to try the brown bag/microwave method! Sounds so easy! Do you pop it dry or add a little oil to the bag?
Sydni Jackson says
My favorite go-to is definitely Nut Thin crackers (almond or pecan flavor) with almond butter. So filling and I never get sick of it! I love putting a tiny bit of dark chocolate on top sometimes as a treat. 🙂 After a run, sometimes I load up on potato chips before dinner (not healthy, I know) or make a protein smoothie.
Faith says
Nut Thin crackers!?! Why have I never heard of these? I've been trying to make crackers with almond pulp, but I've yet to create a winning recipe (read: a dough that doesn't crumble). Hahaha! Potato chips...gotta replenish all the salt you lost from sweating:)
Caitlyn @ City and the Cubicle says
i love oatmeal and snacking...soo this post is right up my alley 🙂
Faith says
We'd be friends:)