My Two New Favorite Healthy Snacks

I don't know about you, but I am a grazer when it comes to food, especially when I'm home for most of the day.  So instead of going for ice cream, cookies, chips, I have found two great snack ideas, and they are great tasting and great for you...Here are the recipes:

Crispy Edamame 

• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

 Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the edamame into a colander and rinse under cold water to thaw. Drain.
2. Spread the edamame beans on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or very well sprayed. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle cheese over the top and season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is crispy and golden, about 15 minutes. 

 No Bake Energy Bites 

• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Mix everything above in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls and enjoy!  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.  If you are finding that they aren't rolling into a ball very well.  You can spread it onto a baking sheet and bake at 400 for 7-8 minutes and make a sort of granola