Snacks
Macrobiotic snacks range from bean spreads to pan roasted nuts to applesauce, and most of them can be prepared in quantity so you have them available. Some can be frozen, others have a long shelf life, and they are all healthy alternatives to chips and processed foods.
Rice, Nut and Seed Nori Rolls
These tasty snacks are a great way to use leftover rice, and you may like this recipe for rice, nut and seed nori rolls so much that you’ll cook extra just so you can make them. They hold at room temperature all day, so they make great picnic food, but if you’re going to be home or are eating them right away, feel free to roll some veggies in the middle.
These tasty snacks are a great way to use leftover rice, and you may like this recipe for rice, nut and seed nori rolls so much that you’ll cook extra just so you can make them. They hold at room temperature all day, so they make great picnic food, but if you’re going to be home or are eating them right away, feel free to roll some veggies in the middle.
Berry Delicious Smoothie Recipe
This berry smoothie recipe is a great breakfast in warm weather, or a yummy pick-me-up in the midmorning or mid-afternoon. Berries are being recognized as one of the most powerful superfoods in the plant kingdom. They are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, are heart healthy, and considered to be vital foods in anti-aging medicine
This berry smoothie recipe is a great breakfast in warm weather, or a yummy pick-me-up in the midmorning or mid-afternoon. Berries are being recognized as one of the most powerful superfoods in the plant kingdom. They are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, are heart healthy, and considered to be vital foods in anti-aging medicine
Vanilla Nut Smoothie Recipe
This creamy, vegan vanilla nut smoothie recipe has no added sweetener, and is absolutely packed with nutrients. Almonds, banana, rice protein and flax seed make for a sustaining snack or breakfast drink. Smoothies are a great drink to have after strenuous exercise, or if you don’t have time to make breakfast.
This creamy, vegan vanilla nut smoothie recipe has no added sweetener, and is absolutely packed with nutrients. Almonds, banana, rice protein and flax seed make for a sustaining snack or breakfast drink. Smoothies are a great drink to have after strenuous exercise, or if you don’t have time to make breakfast.
Artichoke Spread Recipe
Artichokes are members of the thistle family, and as such contain phytochemicals that benefit the liver, gallbladder and kidneys. They are good sources of folate and vitamin C. This chunky, herb-scented spread can be made with globe artichokes, artichoke hearts, or the tender baby artichokes that have completely edible leaves
Artichokes are members of the thistle family, and as such contain phytochemicals that benefit the liver, gallbladder and kidneys. They are good sources of folate and vitamin C. This chunky, herb-scented spread can be made with globe artichokes, artichoke hearts, or the tender baby artichokes that have completely edible leaves
Middle Eastern White Bean Dip
Cumin is an ancient seed with powerful digestive and free radical scavenging properties. It is a rich source of iron and thought to be an anti cancer food. This creamy "new macrobiotic" bean dip is rich with flavor and nutrient dense. Serve with whole wheat pita chips (make sure they are additive-free), veggies, or rice crackers.
Cumin is an ancient seed with powerful digestive and free radical scavenging properties. It is a rich source of iron and thought to be an anti cancer food. This creamy "new macrobiotic" bean dip is rich with flavor and nutrient dense. Serve with whole wheat pita chips (make sure they are additive-free), veggies, or rice crackers.
Crispy Rice Balls
These sweet snacks serve multiple functions. They are a healthy sweet treat for kids of all ages, a macrobiotic version of Rice Krispy Treats. They are an easy and fun way to keep your kids occupied in the kitchen. Last, but not least, they are a great grab-and-go snack for a quick energy boost.
These sweet snacks serve multiple functions. They are a healthy sweet treat for kids of all ages, a macrobiotic version of Rice Krispy Treats. They are an easy and fun way to keep your kids occupied in the kitchen. Last, but not least, they are a great grab-and-go snack for a quick energy boost.
Moproccan Fava Bean Dip: Bessara
This tasty dip recipe is provided by Christine Benlafquih, guide to Moroccan food. Omit the paprika and cayenne to adapt for a macrobiotic diet. Delicious!
This tasty dip recipe is provided by Christine Benlafquih, guide to Moroccan food. Omit the paprika and cayenne to adapt for a macrobiotic diet. Delicious!
Lentil Walnut Spread
This rich, cumin scented lentil spread is great on crackers, bread or vegetables. It also makes an excellent sandwich spread.
This rich, cumin scented lentil spread is great on crackers, bread or vegetables. It also makes an excellent sandwich spread.
Moroccan Roasted Almonds with Salt
This recipe is a traditional snack by Christine Benlafquih, guide to Moroccan food. Make sure you use high quality sea salt, and be sparing with it.
This recipe is a traditional snack by Christine Benlafquih, guide to Moroccan food. Make sure you use high quality sea salt, and be sparing with it.
Edamame
Edamame are fresh green soybeans. They make a great snack and are used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. The beans grow inside a fuzzy pod and have a sweet, nutty flavor. Edamame are easy to digest, and high in protein (1/2 cup contains 16 grams). They are also rich in vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and antioxidants.
Edamame are fresh green soybeans. They make a great snack and are used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. The beans grow inside a fuzzy pod and have a sweet, nutty flavor. Edamame are easy to digest, and high in protein (1/2 cup contains 16 grams). They are also rich in vitamin A, fiber, calcium, and antioxidants.
White Bean and Herb Spread
This herb scented white bean spread is great with raw vegetables, rice crackers, or in a sandwich
This herb scented white bean spread is great with raw vegetables, rice crackers, or in a sandwich
Vegan Tapenade
While olives, capers, and lemons are not part of a traditional macrobiotic diet, all stand tall as foods that have great nutritive and healing value. Tapenade is an anti-inflammatory snack rich in iron, Vitamin E, quercitin and fiber.
While olives, capers, and lemons are not part of a traditional macrobiotic diet, all stand tall as foods that have great nutritive and healing value. Tapenade is an anti-inflammatory snack rich in iron, Vitamin E, quercitin and fiber.