3 Healthy Kid-Friendly Snacks
9 February, 2021 by
3 Healthy Kid-Friendly Snacks
Vanessa Burris

1. Dark Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites

Prep time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
Cook time: 0 minutes  
Ready in: 40 minutes  
Serves: 12 

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pistachios 

  • 1/4 cup almonds 

  • 1/4 cup pecans 

  • 1 cup rolled oats 

  • 3 tbsp water 

  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt 

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder 

  • 1/2 packet (3 grams) Sun Chlorella Powder 

  • 1/3 cup smooth almond butter 

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 

  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 

  • 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a food processor, pulse pistachios, almonds, pecans, and rolled oats until finely chopped. 

  2. Add water, salt, cocoa powder, Sun Chlorella Powder, almond butter, and maple syrup. 

  3. Process until mixture holds together when pressed.

  4. Transfer to a bowl and fold in chocolate chips and dried cherries. 

  5. Roll into balls and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 


2. Crispy Sun Chlorella Chickpeas 

Prep time: 10 minutes 
Cook time: 35 minutes 
Ready in: 45 minutes 
Serves: 10

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 packet (3 grams) Sun Chlorella Powder 

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  

  2. In a small bowl, combine Sun Chlorella Powder, salt, paprika, and cumin. Set aside. 

  3. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Toss in olive oil and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 25 minutes.

  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with seasoning mix, and toss to coat. 

  6. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until crispy.


3. Chlorella Popcorn 

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes 
Ready in: 5 minutes 
Serves: 10 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 packet (3 grams) Sun Chlorella Powder 

  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast 

  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt 

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder 

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

  • 10 cups air-popped popcorn

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together Sun Chlorella Powder , nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. 

  2. Add popcorn to a large bowl. 

  3. Drizzle coconut oil evenly over popcorn, sprinkle with seasoning mix, and toss until thoroughly coated.

  4. Season, to taste, with more salt, and serve.

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