Following the Whole30 diet can become quite challenging, especially when you crave a snack in between meals. But there are no cheat days when on this diet, and even a bite of anything on the list of foods to avoid when following the Whole30 program will bring you back to day zero of the diet. You’’ have to start from scratch again, so steer clear of junk and try these 4 simple snack recipes for the Whole30 diet. You can make them in under 20 minutes and stay on track by eating healthy:

Creamy guacamole deviled eggs

Prep time : 20 minutes

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• Ripe avocados – 2
• Hard-boiled eggs, peeled – 2
• Black olives, pitted and sliced – 10
• Spicy chili pepper, finely diced – 3
• Fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped – 3 teaspoons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste

Preparation

• Cut the hard-boiled eggs into 2 lengthwise.
• Remove the yolk from and keep aside.
• Slice the avocados, pit and place them in a deep bowl, and mash well.
• Add the egg yolk, olives, chili pepper, lime juice, and salt, and combine well.
• Place this avocado filling into the empty egg cups, and sprinkle cilantro leaves as garnishing, and serve.

Cashew tuna cucumber slices

Prep time : 15 minutes

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• Wild-caught tuna, drained – 2 cans
• Cucumbers – 4
• Celery stalks, finely diced – 1/2 cup
• Broccoli, finely chopped – 1/2 cup
• Colorful bell peppers, finely diced – 1/2 cup
• Red or white onion, finely diced – 1/2 cup
• Dry roasted cashew nuts, diced into small bits – 3/4 cup
• Fresh basil, finely chopped – 1/2 cup
• Coconut yogurt – 3/4 cup
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped – 1/4 cup

Preparation

• Wash and peel the cucumbers.
• Slice them lengthwise, remove the seeds, and keep aside on a plate.
• Take a large bowl, add the drained tuna, and mash well.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except the parsley, mix everything, and mash well.
• Scoop this mixture onto the cucumber slices.
• Sprinkle some fresh parsley and serve.

Garlicky sweet potatoes

Prep time : 5 minutes

Cook time : 15 minutes

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• Olive oil – 4 tablespoons
• Sweet potatoes – 4
• Garlic pods – 6
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh ginger – 1-inch piece
• Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped – 2 teaspoons
• A pinch of asafetida
• Salt and crushed black pepper, to taste

Preparation

• Wash and chop the sweet potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
• Peel the garlic pods and slice them lengthwise.
• Peel and cut the ginger into juliennes.
• Warm the olive oil in an iron skillet, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute.
• Add the sweet potatoes and sprinkle asafetida and turmeric over them.
• Add the salt and black pepper, mix well, and cook on a low flame for 15 minutes.
• Give it the occasional stir and ensure that the potatoes roast well.
• Once done, switch off the heat and plate the sweet potatoes.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.

Sautéed apples

Prep time : 5 minutes

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• Apples – 3
• Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• A pinch of sea salt

Preparation

• Peel and dice the apples lengthwise.
• Warm coconut oil in a skillet, add the diced apples, and sprinkle cinnamon powder and sea salt over them.
• Mix gently, cook for 2-3 minutes, and serve this simple snack for the Whole30 diet warm.