Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Not Your Processed Fruit "Roll-Up"

Want to carry fruit with you, but you don't want the mess?

How about wrapping it to go?

Yes, it really is that easy.

Peanut Butter and Fruit Roll-Up

Image courtesy of Pinterest

It really is that easy. 

1. Choose your bread. Keep it thin so it rolls easily, such as a whole wheat tortilla, thin pita (split a pita pocket in half) or naan.
2. Choose your fruit. Banana are the perfect fruit on the go, but strawberries, raspberries or other fruit that's not too juicy or fragile may be on the menu. This is your creation, so make it your way.
3. Choose your peanut butter. Check the sugar and salt content in your favorite peanut butter or spread to make sure you're staying healthy. Even a little may be too much.

What will you put in your roll-up?

Step Up to the Calorie Counter: Banana-Stuffed Strawberries

Sate your sweet tooth with bananas and strawberries. Make it even healthier with some Greek yogurt.

Who knew you could get so much taste at less than 150 calories a serving?

Banana Stuffed Strawberries

INGREDIENTS

8 strawberries
2 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt
1/2 small banana
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

1. Mash the banana in a bowl with a fork. Mix in the yogurt.
2. Using a knife, carve out the middle of each strawberry.
3. Fill the center of each strawberry with the banana-yogurt mixture and top with sliced almonds.

Now, the best part: the nutritional facts:

Recipe and images courtesy of Fit Sugar — check out more delicious ideas there!

Step Up to the Calorie Counter: No-Bake Banana Bites

Spring has sprung, which will take you outdoors and away from the kitchen. Try these nifty snacks on the go, courtesy of Nature Box.

Remember to look for low-salt and l0w-sugar ingredients — and try to find local honey.

Makes 2 dozen 1-inch balls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup NatureBox Banana chips
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter (or other nut butter of your choice)
• 1/3 cup honey

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Crush the banana chips with the back of a butter knife (or roughly chop in food processor) and add to a large mixing bowl.

Add the oats and cocoa to the banana chips and mix together. Add the peanut butter and honey and stir well.

Place in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes. Once chilled, remove from the refrigerator and form small 1-inch balls with your hands.

Place onto a baking sheet and chill for 15-30 minutes (until firm). Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Courtesy Nature Box