Spicy Carrot Snack with Ham
Sweet raisins, savory ham, raw carrot crunch, and a streak of chili heat. All four land in the same bowl in under three minutes.
At 210 calories and 9 grams of protein, it fills the gap between meals without burning through your daily budget.
Sweet raisins, savory ham, raw carrot crunch, and a streak of chili heat. All four land in the same bowl in under three minutes.
At 210 calories and 9 grams of protein, it fills the gap between meals without burning through your daily budget.
Ingredients
- carrots 2
- diced ham 1.5 ounce
- raisins 1 ounce
- chili sauce 0.5 tablespoon
Method
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Cut the carrots into thin slices.
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In a bowl, mix the carrot slices with the diced ham and raisins. Season with chili sauce.
Slice the carrots as thin as you can. Thinner rounds pick up more chili sauce per bite, and the crunch stays the same.
Behind this recipe
Is 34 grams of carbs a lot for a snack?
It depends on your daily target, but the number itself matters less than you might think. A pooled analysis of 5,192 participants found that when calories and protein were matched, the carb count barely moved the fat-loss outcome. At 210 calories and 6 grams of fiber, this snack fits comfortably into most daily plans.
Read the full evidence reviewCan I eat this as an evening snack?
Yes. A controlled trial found that participants who ate most of their carbs in the evening lost 28% more weight than those who front-loaded them. The timing of 34 grams of carbs matters far less than the total amount you eat across the day.
Read the full evidence reviewCan I make this ahead of time?
Mix the carrots, ham, and raisins and store in the fridge for up to two days. Add the chili sauce right before eating so the carrots stay crisp and the heat stays sharp.
