Ok, I just cannot relate to people who tell me “I’m not a snacker” or “I totally forgot to eat, I just don’t think about food that much” … not me! I am a snacker and a half and need to eat every few hours. It’s not because of my active lifestyle either because I have been this way my entire life and my whole family are self proclaimed snack addicts. I love to graze around my kitchen and tend to get hangry if I don’t keep myself fed. Fun fact: When I first met Kris I warned him to keep some snacks around if he wanted to keep me in a good mood. So now if I get a little snappy with him he always says “go have a snack”.
Now that we have covered my love for snacks it’s important to mention that when living a healthy lifestyle and making the best choices about the foods we eat, finding healthy options that aren’t packed with chemicals isn’t always easy. I have broken down my favourite snacks, the ones I eat all the time. Some you have to prep before but then again, when living this kind of lifestyle nothing really comes easy and most foods need to be made by you! We have all gotten so used to having food be so fast, easy and attainable in a moment’s notice but with that convenience comes processed ingredients that are just plain bad for us.
Rice Cakes
This has been a staple for me for years. I crave a crunch, especially in the afternoon and this satisfies on so many levels because you can adjust and get creative with your toppings. I love dressing my brown rice cakes up with almond butter, honey, cinnamon, avocado, chilli flakes, lemon juice, peanut butter, tahini, fresh fruits, jams, seeds… shall I continue? There is no right way to do it but these are delish. You can pre make these for on the go, pack them life a sandwich so the toppings don’t get smooshed and when ready to eat separate them and enjoy.
Dates
Dates are a great snack if you are craving something sweet. I love to open them up and add in some nut butter and sprinkle cinnamon or even an almond. So delicious, gives you a boost of energy and is filled with beneficial nutrients.
Veggies & Dip
As I mentioned before, I love a crunch. I am a big fan of raw veggies as a snack, especially carrots and radish. I generally eat them solo but if you feel you need to make your veggies more exciting try dipping them in hummus, beet deep, almond or cashew cheese spreads!
Energy Balls
I love energy balls because they are easy to bring on the go and are super satisfying. If you haven’t made my Coconut Date Energy Balls you have to try them. I have more energy balls coming soon!
Snack Bars
Snack bars like protein bars, granola bars etc… can get tricky because they have the reputation of being a healthy snack option but more often than not they’re filled with crap. My faves are Raw Rev and Mid Day Squares. I also love making my own, Superfood GLW Bars. These are all super easy to keep close by whether at work, in the car or even on a plane. Just be sure to check your labels!
Fruit with Cinnamon
This is probably my favourite snack of all time. A good crunchy, tart but sweet red apple (honey crisp to be specific) cut up, sprinkled with cinnamon. If I feel I need more sustenance I’ll have a tbsp of raw almond butter on the side to dip in. If you haven’t tried it you MUST.
I also love doing something similar with a banana. I cut my banana lengthwise, spread some almond or peanut butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and top with hemp seeds and sometimes even honey.
Chips, Popcorn & Crackers
I try not to make this a daily thing but I am a lover of crunchy and salty things and nothing is more satisfying to me than a chip, a cracker or a bowl of popcorn. I have linked some of my favourite “KG approved” brands below. I just try to give myself a healthy portion and try not to eat the whole bag or box.
Nuts & Dried Fruit
I think this one is pretty obvious. How many times have you heard “have 10 almonds as a snack”. Nuts and seeds make a great snack and are super nutritious just make sure you don’t go overboard. Nuts can be hard to digest. I also love having dried fruit like dried mango, dried figs and dried apricots as an afternoon or mid morning snack. Be sure the only ingredients in the dried fruit is THE FRUIT, you don’t want sulfates or added sugars. If the dried fruit has a whitish coating those are sulfates and you want to avoid them.
These are just some of my daily go to snacks, I hope this gives you guys inspiration to snack better and healthy! There are tons of good options out there, they just require a little planning!
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