Do you crave for a crunchy and tasty snack every two hours? And are you also concerned about the amount of weight you are putting on or the health hazards of consuming unlimited unhealthy snacks? Then, you are just like me! And 99% of the time, I give in to my cravings because there are no healthy options available. But as I started following a healthy lifestyle, I was forced to look for oil-free and healthy snack options. And guess what…
I found 5 amazing, tasty, quick, and healthy snack recipes that taste better than the oil-loaded snacks. Plus, they will not make you feel guilty later. So, scroll down and check out the top 5 healthy oil-free snack recipes that will keep you light and satisfied!
5 Yummy Oil-Free Snack Recipes
- Broccoli Balls
Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min
Ingredients
1 ½ cups grated broccoli
1 teaspoon oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper
½ teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon chia seeds, soaked in water
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup almond meal
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Salt to taste
How To Prepare
Preheat the oven to 400o F.
Add oil to the pan and sauté the onions.
Add the grated broccoli and salt to the pan and cook until the moisture evaporates. Remove from the heat.
Add the spices, breadcrumbs, and almond meal. Stir well.
Add the soaked chia seeds and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 10-12 balls.
Place the balls on a lined baking tray and bake for 25 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn the baking sheet around and bake for 10 minutes more.
2.Savory Herb Whole Grain Crackers
Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons mixed herbs like oregano and basil
How To Prepare
Make a stiff dough with the ingredients and water.
Roll it out into thin chapattis and cut it into strips.
Bake at 450° F for 10-15 minutes till they are crisp.
3.Momos
Prep Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 30 min Total Time: 50 min
Ingredients
1 cup flour
Water to make a dough
Salt to taste
½ teaspoon pepper
1 head broccoli, finely shredded
1 cup bean sprouts, chopped
How To Prepare
Make a smooth and pliant dough with flour and water.
Roll it out into small thin chapattis.
Add the filling made by mixing broccoli, bean sprouts, salt, and pepper. Bring the edges together to form a small pouch.Place the momos in a steamer and steam until they are cooked.
4.Daal Ki Chaat
Prep Time: 20 min Cooking Time: 5 min Total Time: 25 min
Ingredients
1 cup yellow moong dal, parboiled Salt to taste
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup pomegranate
1/2 cup chopped raw mangoes
A mixture of coriander and mint leaves, chopped
Chaat masala, as required
4 teaspoons lemon juice
How To Prepare
Mix and toss all the ingredients together for a scrumptious chaat/ moong dal salad.
5.Bengal Gram Tangy Chaat
Prep Time: 25 min Cooking Time: 5 min Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
1 cup Bengal gram soaked overnight
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped tomato
½ cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped raw mango
3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon chopped green chili
½ teaspoon cumin powder
How To Prepare
Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl to enjoy a tangy and spicy snack.
These 5 oil-free recipes will make you go gaga over how tasty food can be without oil. However, do not overeat them as that would again make you gain weight or cause health issues. Try these recipes and let us know which one is your favorite. Take care!