6 Of high-carb snacks that helped lose weight and gain muscle in 2021
By: Sharita Green
Tags: Weight, Weight Loss, Weightloss Recipe, Weightloss Foods, Weight Loss Tips

Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and fiber.

Carbs are unfairly maligned, yet they’re our body’s and brain’s primary source of energy, according to nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine.

They’re also high in fiber (essential for digestion and overall health) as well as vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, according to her.

“Carbohydrates aren’t particularly calorie-dense (depending on portion size and preparation) — gram for gram, carbs give the same number of calories as protein (4 kcal/gram), which is less than half of the quantity found in fat (9 kcal/gram). The calorie content of pure alcohol is 7 kcal/gram “According to Ludlam-Raine.

I’ve always consumed carbs while trying to lose weight and they’ve always helped me achieve my fitness objectives.

Banana bread with chocolate chunks and peanut butter, which is high in protein.

Protein powder boosts the protein content of this banana bread, making it a terrific pre-and post-workout snack.

Ingredients:

⇨ Oats, 200g (2 1/4 cup)

3 tbsp vanilla protein powder

4 tbsp peanut butter powder

1 tbsp cinnamon powder

a tablespoon of flaxseed meal

a half teaspoon of salt

1 tbsp baking soda

4 bananas that are fully ripe

oat milk, 80ml (1/3 cup) (or other milk)

2 tsp extract de vanille

2 tablespoons vinegar made from apple cider

50g honey (2.5 tbsp)

100g (1/2 cup) dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds, broken into chunks

Drizzle with peanut butter

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a cake pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper (I use around one but a loaf tin works too).

2. In a food processor, grind the oats into flour, then add the protein powder, powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and flax. Pour into a big mixing basin.

3. In a food processor, combine the banana, milk, vanilla essence, apple cider vinegar, and honey (or mash the banana and mix it all by hand). Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture until everything is completely incorporated.

4. Pour half of the batter and half of the chocolate into the tin. Repeat. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out almost but not quite clean (cover with foil if it starts to look too dark). Allow cooling for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack before removing from the tin. Drizzle with peanut butter after slicing it up.

2. Oatmeal chocolate cookies

These cookies are essentially baked oats that have been transformed into cookies. Yes, it’s ideal for breakfast. They’re best eaten warm for that chocolate melt, but once they’ve cooled, they’re simpler to peel from the paper, so I recommend reheating them up after they’ve cooled.

Ingredients:

80g 1 ripe banana, mashed (1 cup) oats

2 scoops of protein powder (chocolate)

25 grams (1 tbsp) pistachio butter

5 g (2 tsp) powdered cocoa

1 teaspoon extract de Vanille

a half teaspoon of baking powder

1 teaspoon salt, 100 mL (1/2 cup) milk made from almonds (or other milk)

dark chocolate chunks, 25g (2.5 tbsp)

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, blend everything except the chocolate chunks until thick, sticky, and well incorporated.

2. Scoop the mixture into 8 blobs and place them on a baking tray coated with parchment paper. Incorporate the chocolate chunks into the mix.

3. Bake for about 8 minutes at 180°C/350°F — don’t overbake or they’ll be dry. Add a pinch of salt to the top. Allow cooling slightly before serving.

3. Peanut butter and banana oatcakes

Oatcakes can be topped with savory or sweet toppings and are an excellent source of slow-release energy. With peanut butter and banana, you can’t go wrong.

Simply spread peanut butter and banana slices on your oatcakes, then top with a sprinkling of cinnamon or a drizzle of honey, if desired.

4. Greek yogurt with berries and granola

This is one of my favorite breakfast foods, and I often have a smaller portion as a snack. Greek yogurt is a good source of protein (go for fat-free if you’re managing your weight), while berries and granola are good sources of carbohydrates. You can use whatever fruit you like.

5. Spread chocolate spread on toast and top with banana slices.

Toast isn’t only for breakfast; it’s for life. This is a terrific pre-workout snack; for slow-release energy, I choose wholemeal bread. If you’re watching your sugar intake, grind hazelnuts, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla essence, and sea salt to make your own chocolate spread.

6. Brownies

When it comes to nutrition, I follow the 80/20 rule, which means I consume largely healthful meals but don’t deny myself anything. With this in mind, cookies, chocolate, and brownies are some of my go-to snacks, as they all deliver carbs and energy. This BBC Good Food brownie recipe is one of my favorites.

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