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Healthy Desk Snacks that Won't Make You Gain Weight

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Keep these healthy, desk-friendly snacks on hand to combat the afternoon munchies. 

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String Cheese

Light string cheese is a great source of protein and calcium, and firm non-refrigerated cheeses will remain safe to eat throughout the day. Look for the part-skim mozzarella kinds, which have fewer than 100 calories per stick.


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Craving sweet? This rustic cherry tart is easy, quick and delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 shortcrust pastry
  • 3 cups / 750 g. of cherries
  • 1/3 cup / 60 g. of sugar
  • 2/3 cup / 60 g. of almond flour
  • 4 tbsp. of brown sugar
  • Pistachios
  • A dash of milk

METHOD: 

  1. Mix the cherries and sugar together. Let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Spread or roll out the shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with almond powder and brown sugar.
  3. Place the cherries in the center of the dough, leaving about 2 inches of free dough on the edges. Fold in the edges.
  4. Brush with milk (this will make the crust go golden), sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 20 minutes at 350°F/180°C.
  5. Top with a handful of chopped pistachios, and serve!

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