We typically have snack cravings throughout the day, and if we don’t have healthy snack options, we wind up reaching for harmful snacks, which causes us to lose track.
So, because I believe that there should never be a shortage of healthy snack ideas, here’s another quick and easy healthy snack dish that requires little work, time, or ingredients.
The “Crunchy makhana poppers” are jam-packed with nutrients, including high protein, nutritious carbohydrates, and a variety of critical vitamins and minerals that the body need.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Promotes bone and muscle growth.
- Helps to lower the cholesterol levels.
- Good for diabetic people.
- Aids in weight loss and management.
- Helps in the reduction of hypertension.
- Helps in reducing inflammation.
- Facilitates digestion and relieves constipation.
INGREDIENTS
| Phool Makhana | 3/4 cup |
| Jaggery | 50-60 gm |
| Sesame seeds | 1 tbsp. |
| 100% Natural Peanut Butter | 2-3 tsp. |
DIRECTIONS
- Dry roast the makhana in a pan.
- In a pan add some water and jaggery.
- Let it melt.
- Now add peanut butter and sesame seeds into the pan.
- And mix everything well.
- Add the dry roasted makhana into the pan and mix well.
- Transfer it into a plate and let it cool down.
- Separate them so they don’t stick altogether.
- And your healthy “Crunchy Makhana Poppers” are ready!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Phool Makhana is enriched with the goodness of healthy carbs, and essential micronutrients including calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Jaggery is jam-packed with the goodness of copper, iron, and magnesium.
- Sesame seeds are a great source of magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Peanut Butter is enriched with protein and fairly abundant in vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, B3, B6, folate, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
NUTRITIONAL CALCULATIONS
| Calories | Carbohydrates | Protein | Fats |
| 300 Kcal | 45 gm | 7.9 gm | 11.8 gm |
Count on this super healthy, delicious and easy to make snack to binge on.