While on a low-carb diet, it is easier to plan full meals but a snack planning can be a cumbersome task as we tend to think that there are limited options available. Most of the time either we skip the snack altogether or cheat. But do not worry; we got you covered with these healthy low-carb snack recipes.

Green Bean Fries

Ingredients :

• 12 oz. green beans
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How to prepare:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Mix the grated Parmesan cheese with all the seasonings in a bowl.
• Whisk an egg in a large bowl. Dip the green beans in the egg and let the excess drop off from the beans when you take them out. (Do not use wet beans)
• Lightly, press the beans in Parmesan cheese. Toss gently with your fingers.
• Put the green beans on a greased baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is completely golden in color.

Spring Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 red onion (diced)
• 500 g chicken (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 3 carrots (grated)
• 100 g green beans (cut strips)
• Rice papers small-sized
• Olive Oil

How to prepare:

• Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil until cooked (do not overcook). Add the chicken and cook it thoroughly. (Keep stirring while cooking)
• Soak the hard rice papers in a bowl of warm water for about 15 seconds to soften them (do not soak for long).
• Heat the oven up and grease the baking sheet with olive oil.
• Place one rice paper on a chopping board and add a small spoonful of the chicken mixture and vegetables.
• Fold the bottom of the rice paper to cover the mixture, and then roll all the way up. Put it on the baking tray. Repeat the process until the mixture is finished.
• Brush a little olive oil on the rolls for crispiness.
• Bake at 180C for 10 minutes, turn each spring roll over with kitchen tongs and bake for another 10 minutes.

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Paleo Scotch Eggs

Ingredients :

• 6 eggs
• 500g minced pork (or meat)
• 2 Teaspoon herbs or your preferred spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to prepare:

• Put the eggs in a bowl and fill with water. Boil it.
• Boil the eggs for 4 minutes more once the water starts boiling. Drain the bowl and peel the eggs once cool down.
• Pat dry with a kitchen paper properly.
• Mix the pork mince with the herbs or spices.
• Get a small quantity of pork and place the egg on it.
• Slowly work the mince around the egg, pressing with soft hands to completely cover the egg.
• Arrange all the eggs on a baking tray, and cook for 30 minutes at 180C/350F.

Baked Cauliflower Tots

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized cauliflowers
• 1/4 cup diced onion (very small)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (finely grounded)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

How to prepare:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Oil a nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Boil a large bowl of salted water. Put the cauliflower heads into the bowl and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes (only until a little tender).
• Drain cauliflower properly and put them into a food processor. Pulse the cauliflower for a few seconds.
• Mix in the diced onion, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
• With the help of your hands, scoop up 1 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture and mold it into a cylindrical shape. Set it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process until the entire mixture is
• shaped and placed.
• Bake it for about 20 minutes then turn them over and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

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Chocolate Quinoa Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup Almond Butter
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup quinoa flakes

How to prepare:

• Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper and place aside.
• Take a small saucepan and place it over medium heat, melt the coconut oil, syrup and cocoa powder together. Whisk it well.
• Add the almond butter and beat until creamy.
• Take off the saucepan from the heat and fold in the quinoa as well as quinoa flakes and coconut flakes.
• With the scoop, deposit the mixture onto the baking sheet. Put it in the freezer for 30 minutes.

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