4 Easy & Healthy Snack Ideas

SNACKS. They can be your worst enemy when trying to moderate diet and nutrition.

WHY THOUGH?

Most often, because they enter into your day at a time when you're stressed, or tired, or rushed, or some other adjective that means you aren't likely to make the best choice available. Maybe you snack to get through the mid-afternoon slump, or after dinner when you're kicking back to unwind.

I promise, I'm not here to take your snacks away!

I'm just here to offer a way to make them work FOR, instead of AGAINST, you. Make your snacking as mindful as the rest of your meals, so that they don't add up to overeating and subsequent guilt/distended belly because of it.

1. BROWN RICE CAKE + AVOCADO + SHREDDED ROTTISSERIE CHICKEN

AKA, crunchy, protein-packed avocado toast. That doesn't cost you $15!

- Mash half an avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

- Spread over 1-2 rice cakes.

- Top with 2-4 ounces of shredded chicken.

2. GREEK YOGURT + ALMONDS + BERRIES

Tried and true way to curb hunger and satisfy sweet cravings. The nuts will give you fat and the yogurt will give you protein, which together, will fill you right up.

- 1 single-serving non-fat yogurt

- 21 grams of nut of choice

- 40-80 oz of berries

3. CRACKERS + TURKEY + HUMMUS

Even the laziest of preps can accommodate this option. Pre-portion everything so you don't overdo it on the crackers or hummus (it's EASY to do!)

- 1 serving crackers of choice

- 2 oz sliced turkey

- 21 g hummus (or sub cheese if you prefer)

4. SWEET POTATO TOAST + ALMOND BUTTER + BANANA

Such a satisfying combo, and plenty of subs can be made!

- Slice sweet potatoes (I like them thinly sliced.)

- Drizzle with cooking oil of choice and a pinch of salt.

- Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes (depending how crispy you want 'em.)

- Pre-portion (as always!) your nut butter of choice (I do 1 tbsp.)

- Top with 0.5-1 medium banana, or a handful of berries of choice.

What's your favorite easy, healthy snack?