Since I snack so often, I make sure that my snacks are healthy.  Choosing healthy options allows to me eat more and snack guilt-free.  I am always looking for new snack ideas to work into my daily rotation.  Here is a list of the snacks I eat most frequently.  Share your favorite snacks with us in the comments section. 

Any type of Fresh Fruit (Apple, Pear, Banana, Melon, Pineapple, Berries)
Veggies with Hummus (Carrot Sticks, Celery Sticks, Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes)
Hummus and Pita Bread
Nuts (Almonds, Peanuts, Mixed Nuts)
Any type of Dried Fruit (Apricots, Cherries, Prunes, Raisins, Crasins)
Graham Crackers and Peanut Butter
Homemade Chex Mix
Homemade Granola Bars
Cheese and Crackers
Clif Bar
Yogurt
and…
Popcorn

Fresh popped popcorn is one of my all time favorite snacks.  It is quick, easy, healthy, and cheap.  Add in a little finely grated parmesan cheese and you will look forward to snack time all morning.

Parmesan Popcorn

3 Tbsp canola oil
1/3 cup of popcorn kernels
1 3-quart covered saucepan
½ tsp salt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese finely grated (I have also used gruyere)

Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat.

Put 3 or 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pan.

When the kernels pop, add the remainder of the popcorn kernels in an even layer. Cover, remove from heat and count 30 seconds. This method first heats the oil to the right temperature, then waiting 30 seconds brings all of the other kernels to a near-popping temperature so that when they are put back on the heat, they all pop at about the same time.

Return the pan to the heat. The popcorn should begin popping soon, and all at once. Once the popping starts, gently shake the pan by moving it back and forth over the burner. Try to keep the lid slightly ajar to let the steam from the popcorn release (the popcorn will be drier and crisper). Once the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and dump the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.  Quickly toss with salt and cheese.

Makes 2-3 snack sized servings.

Adapted from: Simply Recipes

Please share your favorite snacks with us in the comment section.  Feel free to link to a recipe on your blog or a favorite on someone else’s blog.