snack time at planet blue

 We're always hungry around here...Which means we're always on the prowl for exciting new snack ideas. Of course, these options are limited because you only allow yourself two minutes to inhale something quick in between a meeting, email, or errand.

Check out a compilation of our favorite office snacks on our pinterest. (Yes, we've dedicated an entire board to this)

For all you d.i.y.-ers, here are a few of our favorite recipes! 

Wholefoods double green smoothie

 Directions:

Combine 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy beverage (such as almond, rice or soy milk), 2 dried apricots or 4 pitted dates, 1 banana, 1 cup chopped kale leaves, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries, and blend until smooth.

Cottage Cheese filled Papaya

Directions: 

Simply, core a fresh papaya and fill the center with cottage cheese

Gweneth Paltrow's kale chips

(As if eating at your desk isn't awkward enough, their so worth it)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, 2. Discard kale stems and wash thoroughly, 3. Dry kale in a salad spinner or with paper towels, 4. Tear kale into 1.5 inch pieces, 5. In a large bowl mix dry kale with olive oil and sprinkle salt (just a pinch or two- it's easy to over salt them) and mix, 6. Spread kale out on two baking sheets, 7. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned, 8. Eat and enjoy.

Lastly, we've been so into this pinterest phenomenon lately that we've found ourselves making boards for everything!
Even Valentines Day...

Image credit: wholefoods and denisethayer.blogspot.com