GERD Diet Demystified: GERD Friendly Snacking Round 2

Creative and Delicious GERD-Friendly Snack Ideas: Round 2

In the GERD Diet Demystified series, we have been providing you with snacking ideas in both the Snacks to Manage Acid Reflux & Heartburn and GERD Friendly Snacking Round 1 and will continue now with GERD-Friendly Snacking Round 2! 

The Versatility of Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

Low-fat cottage cheese is so underrated! There are so many different things you can do with cottage cheese other than just throwing some fruit in it. Although, if you do like the good ole cottage cheese and fruit- good choices are cantaloupe, bananas, honeydew & watermelon with GERD. 

Cottage cheese is not only a good source of calcium, it is also a great source of protein, which will keep you feeling full longer between meals and fueled properly. A couple of snack ideas for cottage cheese:

Greek-Inspired Cottage Cheese Snack

Elevate your cottage cheese game with a Greek twist. Mix chopped cucumber, black olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of oregano, basil, and dill. Enjoy this delightful mixture on whole-grain toast or with pita crisps for a Mediterranean-inspired snack.

Cottage Cheese with Hearty Crackers: Sweet and Savory Options

Cottage cheese makes a perfect creamy base for hearty crackers like Wasa multi-grain or gluten-free options. For a sweet touch, drizzle with honey or mix in peanut butter powder. For a savory delight, top with sprouts, toasted peanuts, or chives. The possibilities are endless!

Baked Vegetable Chips: Store-Bought or Homemade?

Baked vegetable chips are another excellent GERD-friendly snack option. Whether you choose store-bought varieties like beet chips, carrot sticks, or baked cassava chips, or make your own, these snacks offer a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional chips.

Easy Homemade Baked Vegetable Chips Recipe

Making your own baked vegetable chips is simple and rewarding. Follow these steps for a delicious and healthy snack:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Choose 2-3 vegetables like carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, beets, or turnips.
3. Thinly slice the vegetables to poker chip thickness.
4. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, place the vegetables on top, and spray the tops.
5. Season with a dash of salt, oregano, and thyme.
6. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake for another 5-10 minutes until brown and crisp.
7. Let cool and enjoy!

These easy steps will help you create a batch of tasty homemade vegetable chips that are perfect for snacking any time.