:: Movie Night & Healthy Snack ::

::image via pinterest::

There is simply nothing I love more than a night at home, snuggled on the couch with a good movie or show to stream! I am a major homebody and with a kitten that loves to snuggle I find it very hard to leave! So, it's important that I find healthy snacks to eat while being cuddled up at home because when I become engrossed in a new movie or show, I mindlessly stuff my face with whatever is in front of me so if it's not healthy it can turn into a bad situation.

I wanted to share 2 of my favorite healthy snacks with you, one salty and one sweet!!

Salty!! 

::image & recipe via sugar free mom {I modified the recipe to use the oven & take less time}::

Ingredients

4 cups Zucchini
2 tbsp. White Balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Sea salt, course
2 tbsp. extra virgin Olive oil

Recipe

1.Preheat oven at 350 degree

2. Slice zucchini as thin as possible

3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and white balsamic vinegar together

4. Place zucchini in a large bowl and toss in oil and vinegar mixture

5. Layer zucchini pieces on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and sprinkle coarse sea salt

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, rotate and bake for another 30 minutes or until chips are crisp

Makes 8 servings and 40 calories per serving!

Sweet!!

 

::image & recipe via sweet peas and saffron::

 

Ingredients

 

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

 

1.5 tbsp honey

 

1 tbsp cocoa powder

 

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

 

1/16 tsp cinnamon or generous pinch

 

As many strawberries (or any other fruit) as you'd like!

 

Recipe

 

1. Stir all ingredients together (except strawberries, those are for dipping)

 

2. Portion out into 2 tbsp servings and serve with fruit

 

Makes 4 servings

::sweatshirt/similar, denim/bloomingdale's {swap for these sweats on movie night}::

Now time to cuddle up, grab the fuzziest blanket and settle in for a fun night!! Below I've pulled together some great items to make your healthy movie night as comfy as possible!

 

Movie Night Essentials

 

What do you guys make for a night in? And while you're at it, check out all the delicious Skinnypop popcorn flavors!! Let's be honest, no movie night is complete without popcorn and there are some awesome options- my favorite is jalapeno

xx