SOUTH BEACH DIET SNACK MIX
By grinder
A Light and Healthy Snack
On the South Beach Diet, enjoying a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack between your main meals is essential for keeping blood sugar and cravings under control throughout the day. Try this healthy and delicious snack mix today to help you feel fuller, longer! This healthy version of the famous fat-laden cereal “bridge mix” features natural almonds and roasted soy nuts and substitutes heart-healthy olive oil for the usual butter. For a spicy mix, simply add cayenne pepper to taste. Hands-on time: 5 min/Total time: 25 minutes
PER (½ c.) SERVING: 211 cals/14g fat/2g sat/14g carb/10g protein/3g fiber 408mg sodium
- 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups regular toasted oat cereal
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese {2oz}
- 2/3 cup sliced natural almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted soy nuts
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 350ºF.
In a large bowl, toss together cereal, Parmesan, almonds, oil and salt until well combined. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Bake, stirring twice, 20 minutes or until the cereal is crisp and fragrant.
Transfer to a serving bowl and add soy nuts, tossing to combine. Cool briefly and serve, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for a week.