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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lucie
The brownie balls and frozen banana bites are right up there on my love list! (Can you tell I have a sweet tooth!)....there is so much goodness to choose from on that snack list!
Dannii
I always have a sweet tooth in the summer, but not so much in the winter.
Marisa
I'm always on the lookout for healthy snack ideas, these look delicious! Especially the healthy rice krispy treat {they look just like skotcharoos, yumm!}
Dannii
I rice krispy treats were so much fun to make too. It reminded me of being a kid.
laura@wholeheartedlyhealthy
Great post, will definitely be passing this on to some of my community groups and clients for ideas! My fave healthy snack has to be fruit and nuts, something I always seem to come back to :-)
Dannii
Thanks for passing them on :)
Elizabeth
I'm a snacker too. My favourite, at the moment, is a sliced apple with a slice of extra mature cheddar broken into bits on the side. Alternating bits of apple/cheese while I type away. Num!
Dannii
Yum! Add some pickle in there and it is even better!
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch
These photos are making me hungry...I love healthy snacks like these that still look really appetizing. Lately I've been all about the veggies/hummus and tortilla chips/salsa but I went through a phase for about a year where my major snack craving was greek yogurt and fruit. I definitely go through phases haha
Dannii
I am the same. My phase at the moment is definitely red pepper hummus.
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts
I love this post :) I am a big snacker too - the idea of missing afternoon tea is, to me, akin to missing lunch (or perhaps even worse)! Your list is a nice example of real food at its best, and highlights just how poor supermarket packaged snacks are in comparison.
Dannii
They really are poor, aren't they. The ingredients list is scary too.
Ciara (@My Fussy Eater)
You've got some fab ideas here! We make those frozen banana bites and love them. Although we also dunk them in chocolate...not so healthy!!
Dannii
We do that too. Good for a treat!
Craig
I am going to try those healthy chocolate bars next week. I hope they help me with my competition prep.
Dannii
As long as they fit in your macros I am sure they will :)
Alex
Those almonds look really good. I tried some maple almonds last week that were so good.
Dannii
oooh, that does sound good.
Caroline
Do you have any recipes for homemade crisps?
Dannii
For tortilla crisps I do, it is linked in the crisps and dips.
Harriet
I love your soup recipes. We made all of them last winter.
Dannii
I have lots more planned for this winter too.
Matt @ Runner Savvy
Love the banana pops idea!
Dannii
Perfect for a hot day!
Brittany
I've tried to monitor my snacking lately, though I do still graze a lot of the time!! These all look SO good, especially the chocolate themed treats. ;)
Dannii
It is definitely easy to over snack sometimes.
jill conyers
Almonds are my all time favorite nut! I really like trail mix varieties for snacking and my latest recipe, Fruit and Yogurt with a Protein Boost.
Dannii
Good choices!
Gabby
Are they sesame almonds? They look yummy. I had some chilli almonds the other day that were good.
Dannii
They are! They are really good too.
Mandy
That soup looks really good Dannii. Tomato is my favourite.
Dannii
Mine too - especially with lots of basil.
Tammy
I love the idea of kale crisps. What a great way to get some extra vegetables.
Dannii
They are great with garlic on them.
Ellie
I'm a terrible snicker - I'm terrible for savoury snacks in particular!
Dannii
I am more sweet over savoury too.
Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy
Very inventive, thanks for sharing those yummy treats Dannii
Dannii
You're welcome :)
Shobha
Yummy snacks !
Dannii
Thanks :)