Top 12 Healthy Snacks (Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth & Conquer Cravings)
When we have a sweet tooth, our body is typically looking for ENERGY (and, a FAST source of it)… That means, we’re going to crave those high sugar foods that taste good & give us an initial BOOST of energy…The problem? Within 1-2 hours, our blood sugar will crash, we’ll feel hungry & tired, and —> we’ll crave sugars once again (causing a cycle that is no-fun…).
These Top 12 Healthy Snacks contain carbohydrates for that initial energy KICK - but they also have protein and/or fat to help you STAY energized and satiated (so you don’t have to go back to the vending machine for the third time today…).
Take a browse & let me know in the comment section which snack you’d try first!
First 6 - No/Minimal Prep - Grab-and-Gooooo!
Berry Cottage Cheese Parfait
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup fresh (or frozen & thawed) berries
OPTIONAL: cinnamon, to taste
OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp (drizzle) of honey or maple syrup
Apple with Nut Butter
1 pc apple
1 tbsp nut butter of choice
OPTIONAL: mix the nut butter with 2 tbsp greek yogurt and 1/2 tsp honey/maple syrup for more volume in your dip
Hummus and Veggies
Or, tzatziki and veggies
Choose your favourite fresh, crisp veg (cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, snap peas, etc.) and dip in hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, or another favourite dip!
Dark Chocolate Almonds with Sea Salt
Have 5-7 pcs of Dark Chocolate Almonds (I recommend 75% cocoa or greater)
I love to pair this with a warm cup of tea/coffee OR (if in the summer) a nice cold decaf americano with a splash of milk
Frozen Grapes & Almonds
In the summer, this is a KEEPER!
Freeze grapes in a bag or container
Take em out & enjoy —> they’re like little bites of popsicle!
Pair with almonds, any nut/seed, or even a side of greek yogurt or cottage cheese for added fats or protein
Fantastic to keep in the office or in the car!
Similar to larabars —> but with egg whites for PROTEIN!
My fav is the dark chocolate sea salt kind
Look for ones with JUST nuts, egg whites, and dates (w/o honey, oats, sugars, etc.)
P.S. I have no affiliation with rxbars - I genuinely just like them… (some love em, some don’t - warning you that they are EXTRA chewyyyy)
Last 6 - Takes a Bit of Prep, But WELL Worth It!
Egg Bites
These take a bit of prep, but can be frozen for 2-3 weeks in an airtight container. When ready to eat, take them out, pop in the microwave - and that’s it!
My favourite recipe… (makes 8 bites —> I serve 1-2 bites with 1/2 cup fresh fruit for a snack!)
8 pcs eggs (whisked)
2 cups chopped veggies of choice
Spices/herbs of choice
OPTIONAL: 1/2 cup cottage cheese OR 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice
1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
Mix batter. Pour into 8 muffin tins (silicone, well greased OR in muffin wrappers) Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes OR until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool, then store in fridge or freezer.
Dark Chocolate FUDGE (Yes, you read that right…)
Don’t have instagram? Check out the written recipe here >>
Chocolate Hummus
Yes, another chocolate recipe…
What can I say.. I love chocolate
Here’s my recipe >> Pair with strawberries, banana slices, or pear slices for dipping!
Sweet Potato Fries with Tahini!
Chop sweet potato into fries or wedges
Spray/drizzle with a bit of olive oil
Air fry or roast at high temp
Remove from oven/air fryer —> drizzle with warmed tahini, almond butter, or peanut butter!
Serving is approx… 1/2 medium sweet potato + 1 tbsp nut butter
Roasted Chickpeas or Beans
Some store bought varieties exist (Three Farmers or Good Bean)
Making your own = more nutrient dense & customized flavours
1/3 - 1/2 cup is typically one portion
A Snack Sized Protein Shake!
I have loads of these…
But these are two of my favs!
Tahini Date Smoothie (tbh I don’t love tahini —> so, I use cashew butter or almond butter instead)
Soooo, which of these Top12 Healthy Snacks are you trying first?
Let me know in the comment section :)
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