Hey there!! This week I want to tell you that there are really healthy snacks out there that you can eat on-the-go and guilt-free! With today being Halloween, Thanksgiving next month, and Christmas right around the corner healthy snacks are a must have around my house (and my car and my purse…).
But first, why am I talking about healthy on-the-go snacks?
I’m talking about healthy snacks today because our modern lives get so busy, and that makes it hard to find time to suss out a healthy snack.
But that doesn’t mean you have to compromise your health by settling for Twinkies!
So, what’s important about healthy snacking?
Healthy snacks are essential for those in-between meal moments because they:
- Sustain your energy from meal to meal
- Stabilize your blood sugar
- Keep your mood steady and focus sharp
Related article: 5 rules of healthy eating for busy people
So how do I know what to look out for in healthy, on-the-go snacks?
- Nuts—an excellent source of high protein. Look for raw or dry roasted and stay away from nuts with additives like vegetable oil and salt as these can turn rancid if they sit in a bag in a store.
- Fruit—packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Look for organic fruit like bananas packed with potassium and oranges loaded with Vitamin C.
- Yogurt—high in protein and a good source of healthy fats. Look for full-fat, organic yogurt or ones that don’t contain artificial flavors or sweeteners like corn syrup.
- Hard-boiled eggs—high source of protein and will keep your blood sugars level. Boil them the night before and throw a couple in your bag.
- Peanut butter sandwich—also high in protein and stabilizes blood sugar. Look for a brand that is organic or free of additives.
- Energy bars—a much healthier and nutritious alternative to chocolate bars. Avoid brands with soy protein isolate and look for brands that contain over 10 grams of whey protein, hemp protein or pea protein.
- Dark chocolate—high in natural caffeine that can give you that energy boost. Look for brands that list cacao as the first ingredient, not sugar.
- Trail Mix—packed with a combo of proteins and sugars to increase your energy. Look for a mix that doesn’t contain added vegetable oil and salt or buy a variety of nuts, seeds, raisins and cranberries at the health store to mix yourself.
- Raw veggies—slices of raw veggies are loaded with vitamins and minerals. Choose organic veggies where possible and cut the morning of to maintain their maximum nutrients instead of buying pre-cut slices in a bag.
- Seeds—pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are high in sources of vegetable protein. Look for raw seeds wherever possible. You can find them in the bulk food section.
What do I do now?
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Before you go, leave a comment and let me know your go-to healthy snack. OR, have you tried these snack ideas before? If so, did they keep you going until your next meal or did you have to snack again?
To your health!
I struggle with healthy snacks, I always find myself reaching for something not healthy when I need a snack. This is a great list of super easy grab and go snacks. I also love your tips about trail mix. I had no idea that they added oil to these!
Jill, I’m curious what triggers you to reach for the not so healthy snack option vs the healthy one. When do you tend to snack? Is there a specific time of day or environment?
This is so helpful! I struggle with hypoglycemia and it is really important for me to make good food choices, but I often don’t.
Beth, what do you consider good food choices? What prevents you from eating more of those foods?
My husband and I were just talking this weekend about getting rid of all the cookies and chips we have been eating lately and just keeping healthy snacks around the house. This is a good list for us. Thank you!
You’re so welcome! I wish you well in your decluttering, I know it can be challenging. That’s the first step with all my clients though because of how valuable it is 🙂
I am always eating peanut butter sandwiches! Granola bars are a good options too and something I love to always have on hand for a snack whenever! Thanks for sharing.
Tallary we are huge peanut butter eaters 🙂 What’s your favorite granola bar? My husband really likes the Special K bars, my fav are One Protein bars and Quest bars.
With 2 under 2 years old I hardly have time to eat, these are very great ideas I’m definitely going to try this and you can make most of these ahead of time too, win win.
Yes Denise!! time savers for sure 😀 So glad you found these useful, you need your energy to keep up with those 2 kiddos 🙂
These are great snacks! Sometimes I forget to take care of myself with the hustle of bustle of work and motherhood, but I need to start packing some of these!
This is a great list! I actually always end up snacking instead of having meals. You can never go wrong with trail mix!
I love me a good trail mix too. Be mindful of how much you eat of it though, remember moderation 😉 I know it can be hard when we’re busy.
I’ve gotten so into nuts recently! It’s nice having a reminder that they’re good for me too!
We really need quick and healthy snacks to keep hunger at bay between meals. Your suggestions are therefore quite welcome. Moreover, the hard boiled eggs, nuts,fruit and yogurt are not only healthy but they are enjoyable