Do you know that this combo is very successful and healthy in helping you lose weight?

The biggest challenge when trying to lose weight is to eat something that is filling, healthy and still makes you feel like eating. In such a situation, peanuts can be a great option. They are cheap, easily available and rich in protein. Peanuts control appetite for a long time and reduce appetite. This is the reason why including them in weight loss diet is considered beneficial. If you are looking for quick, tasty and healthy snacks, then these three snacks made from peanuts will make your diet easier. Their specialty is that they can be prepared at home in just 10 to 15 minutes.

Peanut and Jaggery Paste

If you are fond of eating sweets but want to avoid sugar, then peanut and jaggery chikki is perfect for you. Both peanuts and jaggery contain iron, healthy fats and fiber, which provide energy and prevent overeating. This is an easy and quick to prepare, healthy sweet. To make this, take one cup of roasted peanuts. Heat half a cup of jaggery in a pan and let it melt. Add some cardamom powder and mix well. When the jaggery thickens, add peanuts and mix well. Spread this mixture on a greased plate and when it cools down, cut it into desired shapes. This snack will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Peanut Protein Bar

If you go to the gym, take a walk or just work out throughout the day, peanut protein bars are very useful. They are rich in protein, fiber and healthy fats, which help in muscle recovery and weight loss. Commercially available protein bars are expensive and often loaded with preservatives, but these homemade peanut protein bars are completely natural and nutritious. To make peanut protein bars, take 1 cup peanut butter, add 1/2 cup oats and 2 tablespoons honey. If you want, you can also add chia seeds or roasted flax seeds to it. Spread this mixture in a tray or dish and keep it in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Once frozen, cut it into bar shapes and store in an airtight jar. These bars can be taken pre-workout, post-workout or as a quick snack.

Healthy Peanut Cookies

If you want something crunchy and sweet for breakfast, but want to avoid flour and sugar, these peanut cookies are a great option. Their base is oats and peanut butter, which makes them nutritious and low in calories. Enjoying them with tea is a great option. To make healthy peanut cookies, mix half cup peanut butter and half cup jaggery powder. Add half a cup of oats to the mixture and cook until it thickens slightly. Shape them into small cookies and bake at 180°C for 10 to 12 minutes. In just a few minutes, your healthy, crispy and sweet cookies are ready.