Gut Health: Crohn’s Disease Ultimate Snack Guide

Lactose-free yogurt parfait

To make:

1. In a glass, layer one container of lactose-free yogurt, such as coconut yogurt.
2. Alternate layers with banana slices and papaya chunks.
3. Top with 1 tbsp. smooth nut butter of your choice.

Cucumber cottage-cheese toast

To make:

1. Toast a slice of your favorite gluten-free bread.
2. Spread with 2 tbsp. lactose-free cottage cheese mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice.
3. Top with peeled, sliced cucumbers.
4. Sprinkle with fresh mint.

Crunchy peanut butter balls

To make:

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup puffed rice with 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter.
2. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 1/4 cup local honey, and 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter.
3. Roll mixture into balls and store in the refrigerator.

(1 serving equals 1-2 balls)

Nut and seed banana slices

To make:

1. Slice a banana in half, lengthwise.
2. Spread each side with 1/2 tbsp. peanut butter.
3. Sprinkle with unsweetened shredded coconut and other preferred toppings.

Tropical green smoothie

To make:

1. In a blender, blend 1/2 small banana, 1/4 cup frozen pineapple, a handful of spinach, 1/2 cup lactose-free coconut yogurt, and 1/4 cup nut milk or coconut milk.
2. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Pressed for time or no appliances at-the-ready? Try these even simpler and equally delicious Crohn’s-friendly snack ideas:

Fruit and cheese snack plate

Make yourself a mini cheese plate with:

• 1/3 cup grapes
• 1 oz. brie
• crackers

Mini antipasti skewers

Thread black or green olives, cherry tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto onto toothpicks. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper.

Tuna cucumber bites

Mix 1/2 cup canned tuna with 1 tbsp. light olive oil mayo, 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Scoop onto peeled cucumber slices.

Turkey veggie rollups

Slice zucchini, red bell peppers, and carrots into matchsticks. Roll 3 slices of turkey around veggies and eat!