Snacking doesn’t always have to mean midnight munchies or swiping a bag of Doritos from the vending machine at work. In fact, there are plenty of healthy options all over Pinterest just begging to be tried.
Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up throughout the day or a healthy post-workout refuel option, we found 10 healthy options for you to grab and go — and, no, not all of them require you to slave in the kitchen. We completely understand that you don’t always have time to prep snacks and meals ahead of time. So you’ll notice we sprinkled in a few items you can pick up at the store. (You’re welcome.)
From peanut butter energy bites to frozen yogurt blueberries, here are some options that are so tasty, you might find yourself over-indulging. (Don’t worry; we did too.)
A version of this article was originally published in August 2017.
Strawberry Oat Bars
Who knew making your own granola bars was such a cinch? These strawberry oat bars are easy to make in bulk so you can eat as needed.
Yogurt Bark
Not only is Six Sisters Stuff's yogurt bark a great snack to chow down on before you leave the house, it may also become your favorite dessert. Just eat it quickly if you take it on the go because there is a melting risk.
Freeze-Dried Fruit
It's fruit but in a crunchier, chip-like texture. Freeze-dried fruit is a great way to sneak more fruit into your diet without all the chopping and storing dilemmas.
Crunchies Freeze-Dried Mixed Fruit, $3.78 at Walmart
Chocolate-Chia Bars
This recipe from My Sequined Life mixes two classics, peanut butter and chocolate, with the added superfood chia seeds.
Homemade Beef Jerky
If you've been looking for a reason to purchase a dehydrator, let DIY jerky be your reason. You can get really creative with flavors, and the result is great protein that keeps you full without all the preservatives. Try this starter recipe from Gimme Some Oven.
Apple Slices
Never underestimate a classic snack like sliced apples. You can buy prepackaged slices from Walmart and eat them in the car on your way to work, home or wherever you have to show face. Snacking doesn't get any easier.
Crunch Pak Apple Slices, $2.98 at Walmart
Frozen Yogurt Blueberries
Keep a batch of these yogurt-covered blueberry bites from Live Eat Learn pre-made in your freezer. When you have to run out the door quickly, you can pop a few before you go.
Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips
You can crisp kale in the oven instead of buying those pricey bags at the grocery store. Just follow this recipe from Gimme Some Oven. With just a little seasoning, you'll remember why kale was all the rage.
Cranberry-Almond Energy Bites
Pinterest is rampant with recipes for these energy bites. In addition to cranberry-almond shown here, you can make them with a variety of flavors and ingredients. I haven't tried a bad one yet, and they get bonus points for no baking required.
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
You can't go wrong with a rich, peanut butter-flavored healthy treat, whether you need a quick pick-me-up or a post-workout snack.
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