The Best Snacks For A Quick Energy Boost

Baked Chickpeas

Full of fiber, protein, iron, magnesium, and thiamin, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are complex carbohydrates the body digests slowly. Eventually, the body converts chickpeas into energy, which is great considering they include everything necessary to regain alertness. Baked chickpeas, as one of the healthiest sources of protein with very little fat, are great for a snack between meals when it is better to avoid meat. To achieve the fullest energy benefits they have to offer, purchase a bag of dried garbanzo beans, follow the package instructions for rehydration, and toast them in the oven with whatever seasonings you like.

Many great recipes can be found online to adjust the seasonings and timing to toast the beans to your liking. All of them are exceedingly simple and quick to make. Furthermore, toasted garbanzo beans are easy to store and keep for a long time, which means if you toast the entire bag, you should have a great snack to take care of low energy moments every day for up to three weeks before another batch is necessary.

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Peanut Butter And Banana Wrap

Peanut butter is known as a great source of protein. Two tablespoons provide seven grams of protein, making it an ideal pick-me-up that provides energy to last throughout the rest of the day. Additionally, fiber and vitamin B make bananas a great contribution to increasing energy. Although bananas are known most for being an excellent source of potassium, it is not as well known that when potassium is combined with the vitamins and natural sugars found in bananas, it also contributes to the fruit's ability to provide a strong and long-lasting energy boost.

Therefore, peanut butter and banana wraps give individuals the best of two different ingredients great for improving energy levels. These wraps have a healthy balance of protein, good fats, natural sugars, vitamins, and potassium, all of which work together to encourage a safe and lasting energy boost.

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