Eating healthy when you’re constantly preoccupied with work, school, family, and fitness can be very difficult. It’s much easier to just buy an expensive, unhealthy snack than to prepare a whole meal.
You want to be adaptable with your diet. Having a repertoire of healthy snacks that you can grab on the go is a great way to stick to a diet. Here are five great options you should try:
Fresh fruit salad
Fresh fruit is one of the best snacks you can eat. It’s filling, full of nutrients, and it tastes delicious. Eating fruit is a great way to add fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients to your diet.
Fruit salad can be any combination of fruit. To maximize nutrients, try adding different kinds of fruit. Add berries for antioxidants, bananas for potassium, apples for fiber, and melon for vitamin C. Serve chilled or as topping for yogurt parfaits.
Roasted chickpeas
If you’re looking for a salty, crunchy alternative to potato chips, this could be it. Roasted chickpeas are incredibly versatile AND easy to make. Chickpeas are very high in vitamins, fiber, and protein.
To make roasted chickpeas, set your oven to 425 degrees. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas. Pat them dry (this is important if you want crispy chickpeas). Toss them with olive oil and place them in the oven for 20-30 minutes. When their crispy to your liking, toss them in your favorite seasonings and enjoy!
Homemade trail mix
Trail mix is the ultimate snack. It lasts forever, it tastes great, and you can change it up however you want. It can be made salty, sweet, spicy, or whatever flavor profile you like.
Things like nuts and seeds are high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Dried fruit can add some sweetness and vitamins, while dark chocolate can help add antioxidants and even more sweetness. Try adding some seasoning to change it up even further!
Roasted edamame
Like chickpeas, edamame can be roasted till crispy as a great salty snack on the go. They can be seasoned to your liking, added to salads, or eaten on their own!
Heat your over to 375 degrees. Toss your edamame in olive oil and your favorite seasoning. Put them into the oven for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. When the shells are browned, they’re ready to go! Serve them whole and pop the beans out of the shell to eat.
Jerky and cheese
Meat and cheese go together like peanut butter and jelly. This snack combination is easy and requires little to no preparation. It is also very versatile.
Jerky is available in a variety of different flavors and meats (or veggie substitutes). Some vegan options include coconut, kelp, and soy. This snack combination is loaded with protein and makes for a great post-workout snack.
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