Healthy snacks at snack time play an important role to refuel our bodies, keeps our bodies energized and boost nutrition. Snacking keeps our stomachs satisfied in between meals and keeps us from hunger pangs & overeating. The next time you are feeling sluggish, please do not miss your snack. Snacking has a typically had a bad image because of the junk food we eat. However healthy snacking isn't bad at all infact it is good for us. It's the junk we eat while we snack that is bad for us. For a lot of folks healthy snacks relates to boring stuff, but that's not true at all. Here is a list if some really delicious healthy snacks for you, so throw away those store bought chips, cookies, bars, candies cupcakes and get creative with these ideas.
- Superfood Protein Energy Bars - Enjoy the goodness of superfoods in these portion control, bit-size energy squares. These are loaded with protein and make a great snack on the go.
- Sticky Chipotle Cauliflower Wings - Enjoy this healthy snack with all the flavors but without any guilt. These are lipsmacking delicious and will be devoured by both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
- Healthy Nacho Cheese Sauce with Chips - If you like to sneak in veggies every opportunity you get, this dip is for you. Serve this dip with chips, veggies, crackers and breads and make it your healthy snack.
- Crunchy Roasted Indian Masala Chickpeas - Craving that salty, crunchy snack but don’t want to fill your body with unhealthy, processed food? Look no further! These crunchy roasted chickpeas are a perfect healthy snack for your and will satisfy any craving. If you land up with left overs, make these roasted chickpea gyros for lunch.
- No Bake Honey Cocoa Energy Bites - You will be taken by surprise when you guess the secret ingredient of this healthy snack. Told Ya!!! Nope its not black beans. Grab and go. Pack and take. An awesome idea to snack healthy.
- Hummus & Pita Tartlets - These vegan tartlets are so eye catching that by just the mere sight is going to make you want them. (Atleast that's what happened to me) Full of healthy ingredients and a great way to add protein and veggies into your diet. The crust comes together in a snap, and creamy hummus stands in for standard marinara sauce. Toss in whatever ingredients you have in the refrigerator, make your own healthy snack.
- Pineapple Guacamole - Give your guacamole a tropical twist and enhance the medley of flavors. Creamy, sweet and spicy and very refreshing. Ready in under 10 minutes. Serve this with guiltless gourmet chipotle tortilla chips to make it a healthy snack.
So what is your typical snack routine like? Drop in your comments as we would love to hear from you. If you found this post useful, you might also like 7 Days 7 Breakfasts and 7 Days 7 Lunches.
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Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Love that this is a healthy snack roundup! It's always tough to find easy snacks that are also healthy!
Amy Jones says
These snacks look wonderful! I really want to try those no bake cocoa honey bites
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Amy,
Don't forget to tag us when you do try them
Mary says
Excuse the caps but....THERE'S HEALTHY NACHO CHEESE SAUCE?!?!?!? I don't even know the proper reaction to this news
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Mary,
The fact that it's loaded with veggies and we are hoping it's consumed in moderation.
Lauren says
These all look SO good! Great round-up!
Yuliya Oleynykova says
Chikpeas crunchy things look like a great alternative to nuts and chips! x
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Yuliya,
Yup, loaded with the goodness of proteins.
Kathleen @blueeyedbabies says
Such great choices...and unique
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Kathleen,
Thanks
In The Lyons Den says
Wow, love all of these snacks! They look great. I did a smiliar thing with cooked corn instead of chick peas. And I am loving the healthy cheese sauce. I am a huge sucker for nachos!!
Bella B (xoxoBella) says
Great recipes! Thanks for including mine. :)
TheBellyRulesTheMind says
Bella,
The pleasure is all ours.