If you are a big snacker, then you might find yourself getting in a bit of a snacking rut sometimes and running out of healthy snack ideas. In this post, I have shared some of my favourite healthy snack ideas.
I have always snacked, but in the past it would have been chocolate and cookies or even a meal that I pretended was just a snack. It can be a bit of a minefield, especially when the diet industry throws so many "healthy" snack pack options in our face that they tell us are healthy (most of them are not).
Snacks can be really healthy and they can actually help you to lose weight.
Saying that, a lot of people still seem stuck when it comes to healthy snack choices and I get asked a lot what snacks are best and what snacks I eat.
I can't give advice as to what is "best" as that depends on the individual, but here are some of the things that I snack on and that I try to keep on hand (You can click most of the ideas to take you to the recipes).
- Salad
- Greek yogurt and almond butter
- Apple slices and almond butter
- Oats with almond milk and cocoa
- Hummus and veggies/pita
- Frozen grapes
- Guacamole and homemade tortilla chips
- Smoothies
Also, check out our post on How to Make a Picky Plate - The ultimate snack plate!
If you’ve tried any of these recipes then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)
What a lovely list of snacks, they all look delicious and I love roasted almonds.
Dannii
They are great with a bit of spice on them too.
Kelly
I need one of those banana pops right now. It is so, so hot here :(
Dannii
Luckily it has cooled down a bit today.
Dawn
We love your turkey muffins. We make a batch every Sunday and throw in whatever vegetables we have that need using them. My kids like them too.
Dannii
Yay! I am glad everyone likes them.
Camilla @FabFood4All
Oh what a great collection of healthy snacks and I have to try your banana ice cream idea! I think my favourite healthy snack is popcorn flavoured with chilli oil:-)
Dannii
It is perfect for a warm summer evening.
Becca
Healthy banana bread? You might just be my favourite person today. Trying that tomorrow!
Dannii
Haha thanks! It's really good. Especially hot from the oven, so might have to wait a couple of months for that.
Lucinda
Love this list! I'm always looking for new healthy snacks to try! That chocolate ice cream sounds divine!!!
Love Lucinda xx
Dannii
It is just what is needed on a day like today.
Sarah
Nuts are always my go to snack as well. I am particularly liking walnuts at the moment. Have you tried walnut butter? It's really good!
Dannii
I actually bought some walnut butter the other day to try out. I think I will open it tomorrow for breakfast.
Rosie
I want to eat all of this. Like seriously, I could eat all of it right now.
Dannii
You should make some of them :)
Natasha Mairs (Serenity You)
I did the almond 21 day challenge, but I din't feel much different by the end of it. But I did notice that my hair, skin and nails looked a lot nicer and I've but it down to eating the nuts
Dannii
Actually, my nails are in much better condition. I didn't think that it could have been because of that.
Katherine
I've just found your blog and read your story, and your blog and you are both absolutely brilliant! All of these recipes have me feeling VERY hungry (even though I'm eating my breakfast smoothie while reading!) Banana yogurt pops are SO good. Oh and chickpeas and roasted cauliflower and brownie balls are all amazing! This is such a good list!
Dannii
Thank you :) Welcome to the blog. I am off to check out yours now!
Dee
That's a nice selection of recipes. You have got me all hungry. Its raining outside as I type this and I am now craving for some of that Tomato and Basil Soup.
Dannii
Bright and sunny here, so I might have to save the soup for another day.
Cindy Ackley
Yummy! I look forward to trying some of these healthy snacks. Thank you so much for sharing!
Dannii
You're welcome. I hope you enjoy them.
Debbie
My favourite healthy snack is fruit. It's just so easy. At the moment I am really enjoying cherries and peaches, so I have been eating a lot of those.
Dannii
I bought some amazing cherries the other day. They were just so ripe and juicy.
Eliza
Thanks for all these ideas. I am going to start making more of my own snacks next week.
Dannii
It will save you lots of time and money by making your own.
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie
I want to try all of these! Especially the healthier pop tarts. I love pop tarts, but just can't justify eating them since there is no nutritional value there : (
Dannii
They really are full of junk, aren't they. These ones have lots of goodness in them.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
Oh my gosh I want one of those healthy chocolate bars! They look SO good!
Dannii
They are seriously one of my favourite things to eat, ever!
Louise
Where can I buy these almonds from? I would be interested to try them.
Dannii
You can get them on Amazon!
Melissa Yarber
Those healthy chocolate bars look insanely good Dannii. Next on my list to try!
Dannii
They really are! I hope you enjoy them.
Caroline
I agree with the califnornia almonds. A friend of mine made her own trail mix with them and they are totally different from other almonds I have tasted.
Dannii
I will have to try making my own trail mix with them. Great idea!
Arriane
Thank you! Thank you for posting this. I like to eat lots of smaller meals/snacks throughout the day, but I run out of ideas, and some of these I have never thought of.
Dannii
I am glad the post is useful to you :)