Getting creative in the snack department was a big factor in my initial 70-pound weight loss and now that I'm attempting to eat low-FODMAP, I'm rediscovering its powers. There's just something totally satisfying about preparing a snack than grabbing something quick (that I always end up regretting) out of the pantry.
Before I went grocery shopping this weekend I rummaged through my fridge and pantry for low-FODMAP friendly options. I came up with:
- Cucumber -- On all safe lists I can find.
- Sharp Cheddar (Thanks to Cabot who sent me samples of ) -- No lactose.
- Frozen blueberries -- All lists say safe in modest quantities.
- Sunflower seeds -- All lists say safe in modest quantities.
I put them together to make a plate of awesome! Sometimes the simplest things are the most satisfying.
Here's what I did...
Ingredients
- 1 mini cucumber, sliced
- 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thin
- About ¼ cup frozen blueberries (1 per cucumber slice)
- About 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds (5g)
- Dried basil and mint for sprinkling
Instructions
Top the cucumber slices with the cheese and a frozen blueberry. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and herbs.
Let it sit for 10 minutes so the blueberries defrost a bit and then squish them down gently with your finger.
Enjoy! It's like the love child of a salad and cheese and crackers. So fun!
📖 Recipe
Cucumber Bites With Blueberries and Cheddar
Ingredients
- 1 mini cucumber sliced
- 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese sliced thin
- About ¼ cup frozen blueberries 1 per cucumber slice
- About 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds 5g
- Dried basil and mint for sprinkling
Instructions
- Top the cucumber slices with the cheese and a frozen blueberry. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and herbs.1 mini cucumber, 1 oz sharp cheddar cheese, About ¼ cup frozen blueberries, About 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds, Dried basil and mint for sprinkling
- Let it sit for 10 minutes so the blueberries defrost a bit and then squish them down gently with your finger.
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