When snack time rolls around, it’s always tempting to turn to the typical, unhealthy snack options! And, unfortunately, there’s an abundance of them to choose from.
However, it’s important to keep our bodies properly fueled with macronutrients and micronutrients throughout the day. Unhealthy snacks don’t quite do the job, as they tend to be highly processed, very low in nutrients, and high in empty calories.
So, here are 15 simple and nutritious snack ideas that your body will surely appreciate. Try exchanging these out for all of the unhealthy snacks you may have in your kitchen!
Hummus
Hummus is a nutrient-packed, delicious, and simple snack you should always keep in your home. Because it’s made from chickpeas, it’s rich in fiber, folate, magnesium, healthy fats, and protein, making it super filling.
Hummus is great with whole-grain bread, healthy chips, and veggies, like carrots, cucumber, celery, and zucchini.
Nut Butter & Apples
Apples and peanut butter have always been a famous combo. However, apples pair well with more than just peanut butter. Apple slices with other options, like almond butter and hazelnut butter, make for a super easy, delicious, and fiber- and protein-rich snack.
Trail Mix
There’s dozens of healthy trail mix options to either make yourself or to buy at the grocery store. For a DIY option, try combining pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews, dried cherries, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate chips for a super nutritious and irresistible snack. All of these ingredients are great sources of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Overnight Oats
Oats are highly nutritious, as they are loaded with fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. So, overnight oats make for the perfect snack! Just prepare them ahead of time and enjoy. There are plenty of different recipes to choose from, like Blueberry or Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
No-Bake Energy Bites
No-bake energy bites aren’t just delicious and easy to make, but packed with nutrients. The rolled oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate come together seamlessly to provide protein, vitamins, minerals, and more. There’s several different ways to prepare this snack, so be sure to try a few recipes out.
Egg Muffins
Egg muffins are a great, protein-packed snack when made ahead of time. They last a while and can even be frozen and reheated when needed.
You can add several things to egg muffins, like veggies and even meat.
Boiled/Deviled Eggs
Boil a couple eggs each week and you’ll have a great grab-and-go snack. Eggs aren’t just delicious, but they’re packed with protein, vitamins, and healthy fats.
Granola and Protein Bars
There’s a huge selection of granola and protein bars available at most grocery stores. Opt for the ones made with whole foods; packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats; and low in sugar. You can also make your own at home!
Dried Fruit
Dried fruit never disappoints! They’re great to satisfy a sweet tooth and contain an excellent amount of nutrients that vary depending on the fruit. Pair some dried fruit with a handful of nuts, and you’ll have a fantastic and energizing quick snack.
Healthy Chips
Chips can certainly be addicting. But, many of the chips available at the grocery store aren’t a good source of nutrients at all.
However, there are some healthy chips out there that are made from different veggies or even beans. These kinds of chips are beneficial, as they contain much more fiber and nutrients than traditional chips. Even some baked chips are worthwhile, healthy snacks.
Smoothies
Smoothies are always a great source of nutrients, especially the ones that are packed with fruits and veggies. Opt for the ones with lots of veggies you don’t normally eat in them, like kale.
Acai Bowls
Though these are a little more tedious than smoothies alone, acai bowls are another nutrient-packed and tasty snack. Fortunately, there are several recipes online that can assist you, or you can even buy them pre-made at some stores. To make it yourself, just blend up the base, and top it with fresh fruit and granola.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes aren’t just packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. They also come with loads of health benefits, like a boosted immune system, enhanced brain functioning, and decreased stress and anxiety levels. So, they make for the perfect tasty and nutritious snack.
You can pop one in the microwave really quick or slice them up and bake them. Top them with some honey and cinnamon for an irresistible and healthy treat that everyone will love.
Cheese, Apple, and Grape Skewers
This is a snack you’ll have to prepare in advance, but you’ll appreciate grabbing one of these delicious, nutrient-rich snacks on the go. Just grab some skewers, chop up some apples and cheese (if needed), and arrange your skewers to your liking.
Healthy Muffins
This is another snack you’ll have to prepare in advance, but these delicious muffins will last you a while and will be a wonderful treat to have during the day. There’s plenty of healthy muffin recipes online, such as the following:
- Banana Oatmeal Muffins
- Blueberry Oatmeal
- Applesauce Muffins
- Pumpkin Muffins
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
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