HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS | High Protein Muscle Building Recipes and Ingredients

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthier fats while sunflower seed butter is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave can be more economical.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, and cocoa nibs are often less expensive.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein

💰Cheaper: whey protein

Plant-based protein is a healthier option, while whey is usually cheaper.

Measure out 100 grams of rolled oats and add to a bowl.

Measure out 120 grams of peanut butter and warm it in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften it.

Add 84 grams of honey to the bowl.

Add 4 grams of vanilla extract to the bowl.

Add 4 grams of cinnamon to the bowl.

Add 20 grams of raisins to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add more oats; if too dry, add more peanut butter.

Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up.

After 30 minutes, scoop out the mixture using an ice cream scoop or spoon and form into balls with clean hands.

For the second recipe, take 2 English muffins and cut them in half to create 4 pieces.

Toast the English muffin halves in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes without toppings.

Measure out 63 grams of pizza sauce and divide it into four portions, approximately 15.5 grams each.

Spread the pizza sauce evenly on each toasted English muffin half.

Measure out 28 grams of turkey pepperonis, double them up to create 32 slices, and distribute them evenly on top of the sauce.

Measure out 28 grams of mozzarella cheese and distribute it evenly on top of the pepperonis.

Place the topped English muffins back in the air fryer at 400 degrees for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Remove the pizzas from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.

Taste test the pizzas and enjoy.

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