Snack Attack: My Go-To Healthy Snacks

If you know me, you know that I have a strong snack game. Here are a few of my current favorite easy and effortless snacks that I promise actually taste good and will leave you feeling full and satisfied :) enjoy!

SIMPLE COMBOS

cucumber + lime + himalayan pink salt

hummus + chopped veggies

sliced apples + peanut butter + honey

sliced avocado + salt + pepper + lemon juice

guacamole + baby carrots

hardboiled eggs + salt + pepper

unsweetened apple sauce

celery + cream cheese + everything but the bagel seasoning

RECIPES

rice cake combinations

brown rice cake + smashed avocado + diced cherry tomatoes + salt + pepper

brown rice cake + laughing cow cheese wheel + sliced cucumber + everything but the bagel seasoning

brown rice cake + nut butter spread thin + sliced banana + cinnamon

crunchy

kale + olive oil + sea salt chips

-set oven to 350 degrees F

-arrange kale onto a baking sheet

-spritz kale with a thin layer of olive oil

-sprinkle sea salt on top

-bake for 20 minutes or until desired crispiness

sweet potato fries

-cut potato into even 1/4-inch wide strips

-soak the strips in cold water for 45 minutes

-set oven to 425 degrees F

-drain and dry the strips

-toss strips in olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder + pepper

-cook for 15 minutes + flip + cook for an additional 15 minutes on other side until desired crispiness

-add salt (must add at the end or it will result in soggy fries)

fruit-based

banana pb&j

-slice a banana in half

-add peanut butter and jelly

-combine to make a sandwich

cinnamon apples

-cut up an apple

-add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of oats, 1 tablespoon of water

-mix together and microwave for 30 seconds, mix again, microwave for an additional minute

greek yogurt + fruit

-combine 1/4 cup of berries, 1 teaspoon of honey, and 1/2 cup of greek yogurt

-mix together and enjoy

berry protein smoothie

-combine 1 cup of berries, 1/2 banana, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (i use vital proteins collagen whey protein + it is delicious), 1/2 cup of almond milk, handful of spinach

-blend together and enjoy

protein-packed

clean deviled eggs

(recipe serves 4)

-hard boil 4 eggs

-peel and slice hard boiled eggs in half lengthwise, remove yolk, add to a small mixing bowl and mash with a fork

-add 2 tablespoons clean mayo, 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and stir until creamy

-evenly divide mixture inside the cooked egg whites. refrigerate until ready to serve

no-bake energy bites

-melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large bowl

-stir in 1/3 cup natural nut butter and 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey until smooth

-stir in 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/4 cup ground flax plus extra add-ins for specified flavor (listed below)

-chill mixture for 1 hour

-roll into 1 tablespoon balls and store in fridge for up to 1 week

variations/extra add-ins:

dark chocolate mocha

-1 tablespoon espresso powder + 2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips

carrot cake

-1/4 cup shredded coconut

-1 cup finely shredded carrots

-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

s'mores

-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

-1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

-1/4 cup chocolate chips

-1/4 cup mini marshmallows

trail mix (monster)

-1/4 cup shredded coconut

-1/4 cup mini m&m's

-1/4 cup pepitas

-1/4 cup sunflower seeds

blueberry almond

-1/4 cup dried blueberries

-1/4 cup sliced almonds

Happy snacking :)