Who doesn’t like rainy days? They are simply the reason to hog onto those crispy veg pakoras and samosas in the evening with tea. However, if you are on a diet or are struggling to lose weight, rainy days might bring you cravings that are hard to die. So, we say, ditch the idea of deep fried samosas and switch to healthy evening snacks that will take care of your craving along with your weight.
Take a look at these 7 evening snacks that are healthy and perfect for a rainy day.
Poha Croquettes
Croquettes is actually an Italian recipe. It is nothing but cheese balls but to give it a healthier twist, prepare them using poha. Make a mixture of soaked poha and boiled potatoes and make little balls out of it. To bring more taste, you can add mozzarella cheese in between the balls and fry them till golden brown. You can always choose air-fryer over deep frying to keep them healthy.
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Oats and Date Cookies
Cookies are the best complimentary snack to go with evening tea. Make a dough using wheat flour, powder of oats, dates, baking powder and baking soda with milk. Make small balls out of it and press them lightly with your hands to form a cookie. Bake them in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes at 180° C.
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Corn Bhel
Easiest and the yummiest! Take some boiled corns, chopped onions, tomatoes and diet bhel. Shakes them up with the chutneys and you are good to go. Who doesn’t like a spicy tangy bhel chaat in India?
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Scrambled eggs on Toast
Many of us love to have it in the morning breakfast. Well, it works fine on a rainy evening with hot coffee or tea as well. Loaded with proteins, this snack is the definition of healthy.
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Moong Dal Chilla
Every Indian mother loves making chillas and feeding their kids with them. Made up of moong dal, these chillas are not only delicious but have a number of healthy nutrients attached to it as well. Cook them in olive oil to make them healthier.
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Masala Idli
Light on stomach and high on taste, masala idlis can end your cravings the moment they come in the picture. Served hot on a rainy day is all the relaxation you would need.
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
Oats Uttapam
Uttapam loaded with veggies is already a healthy snack, and it becomes healthy when cooked with oats. Add as many veggies as you would like in the Uttapam and relish them with a hot cup of tea/coffee. Sounds heaven right?
Healthy Evening snacks for rainy days
