Elevenses: Four Small Bites for Four Days

Around eleven, the world slows down for a moment — the perfect time for a light bite that lifts your mood and carries you to lunch. That little ritual is called elevenses, and here are four fresh ideas to make it delicious.

This week brings a sweet energy toast with banana and peanut butter, a sunny Greek mini bowl, crisp carrot sticks with a zesty yogurt dip, and the grand finale — chocolate energy balls that feel like dessert but power you through the day.

Jump to: 🍌 Banana & Peanut Butter Toast • 🥗 Greek Mini Bowl • 🥕 Carrot Sticks & Yogurt Dip • 🍫 Chocolate Energy Balls

🍌 Banana & Peanut Butter Toast

Sweet, creamy and crunchy — a one-minute pick-me-up that actually fuels you.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 banana
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Method:

1. Toast the bread.
2. Spread with peanut butter.
3. Top with thin banana slices.
4. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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🥗 Greek Mini Bowl

A sunny Mediterranean refresh — small bowl, big flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 small cucumber
• 1 tomato
• 50 g feta
• A few black olives
• Olive oil, salt, pepper

Method:

1. Dice cucumber and tomato.
2. Crumble feta and add with olives.
3. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. Toss and serve.

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🥕 Carrot Sticks & Yogurt Dip

Fresh, crunchy and light — the classic combo that never fails.

Ingredients:

• 2 carrots
• 100 g plain yogurt
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Pinch of salt, fresh dill (or parsley)

Method:

1. Peel carrots and cut into sticks.
2. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, salt and chopped dill.
3. Serve the sticks with the dip.

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🍫 Chocolate Energy Balls

A sweet 11 o’clock buddy — not candy, but proper energy.

Ingredients:

• 100 g rolled oats
• 150 g soft dates (pitted)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp desiccated coconut

Method:

1. Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes.
2. Blend dates with oats and cocoa.
3. Roll into small balls.
4. Coat in coconut and chill.

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❓ Elevenses – FAQ

What time is “elevenses”?

Typically around 11 a.m. — a short snack break between breakfast and lunch.

Is it a full meal?

No — it’s a light snack meant to give you a quick boost without weighing you down.

What are good foods for elevenses?

Fresh fruit or veg, yogurt, nuts, simple toast combos, and no-bake bites like energy balls.

How long do energy balls keep?

Up to a week in the fridge; they also freeze well for grab-and-go snacks.