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Roasted chickpeas
- Home-made or store-bought, they're easy to transport, as you can keep them at room temperature. What's more, they pack a tasty protein punch.
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Whole-grain crackers
- If you find the right crackers, with fiber and whole grains, they can be a healthy way to satisfy your craving for crunch.
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Veggie-filled muffins
- Most people forget baked goods will stay fit to eat for about a week if kept in an airtight container. Hide some zucchini and carrots in muffins, and don't feel bad about your afternoon treat.
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Plain instant oatmeal
- This low-calorie yet filling snack offers a serving of whole grains and a blank slate for you to experiment with nuts, cinnamon, or dried fruit, without the added sugar.
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Snap pea crisps
- This light, crunchy snack made of dried green peas and rice, formed into crispy, pea pod shapes, offers protein and fiber to keep you feeling full.
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Energy balls
- You can buy them, but they're also very easy to make yourself. Try mixing dates, walnuts, cocoa powder, and a bit of espresso for an extra kick.
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Roasted seaweed
- This savory and crunchy snack is a low-calorie alternative to chips, and it's filled with important minerals and vitamins.
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Popcorn
- If you're getting healthy bagged popcorn, without the extra salt or sugar, you can munch on a significant amount since it's so airy—and it's an unexpected source of fiber too!
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Nut butter
- Natural nut butters make an easily stored and filling snack on their own, but they also go well with various things you'll see on the rest of this list.
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Fruit chips
- Dehydrated apple or pear slices make fantastic chips, and there's usually sweetness without added sugar!
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Wasabi peas
- If you're interested in spicing things up, keep crunchy wasabi peas at your desk. You can eat them on their own, as well as add them to soups and salads.
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Trail mix
- Save money by bringing your own baggies of homemade trail mix, and customize it with your favorite ingredients. The healthy fats, fiber, and protein make a great desk snack.
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Rice cakes
- Rice cakes are the ideal vessel for any kind of spread, as they're so light and mild-flavored. To satisfy a sweet tooth, try a bit of nut butter and honey on one.
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Dark chocolate
- Dark chocolate is the perfect treat to stash at your desk, as it contains antioxidants and is a known stress reliever.
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Dried fruit
- Kick that sugar craving with filling fiber in dried fruit like apricots, raisins, cranberries, and more. Be careful with portioning, however, as 1/4 cup of dried fruit is typically considered a serving.
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Dry roasted edamame
- This epic source of plant protein is delicious in its dry roasted form, and is versatile for seasoning.
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Granola bars
- Easy to keep at your desk, and chock-full of protein, fiber, and healthy carbs, granola bars are always a good snack.
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Raw nuts
- Nuts sometimes have a bad reputation, being high in fat and calories, but they're heart-healthy fats and help you feel full while also offering protein and fiber.
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Seeds
- These sources of plant protein are easy to store, and go well with a range of things like toast, yogurt, or oatmeal. You can even try making chia seed pudding!
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Jerky
- It's not just for camping! This portable snack keeps well and is a great mid-day protein boost.
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Granola
- You can eat it plain or add it to different things throughout the day, making granola a great dry snack to keep at your desk.
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Freeze-dried fruit
- Sweet, no-sugar-added fruit that doesn't go bad! You can also rehydrate it easily by adding liquid, which makes it a great addition to oatmeal or cereal.
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Veggie chips
- Beet, zucchini, turnip, and sweet potato chips make for a healthier twist on your classic go-to.
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Applesauce
- Applesauce is often sold in shelf-stable packets, meaning you can keep it at your desk. It's sweet, fibrous, and has healthy carbs to keep you satiated.
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Protein bars
- There's a protein bar for every flavor preference, dietary requirement, and texture anyone could desire. Just watch out for added sugars!
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Fresh fruits
- These aren't optimal to keep at your desk for long periods of time, of course, but fruit like apples, bananas, oranges, and packs of berries are great work snacks.
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Pita chips - Get them flavored or unflavored, and eat them alone or with a pot of dip.
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Fruit leather
- This naturally sweet, shelf-stable snack is full of fiber and great to keep at your desk.
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Avocados
- Put it on crackers, top it with a bit of salt and lemon juice—however you eat it, the healthy fats, vitamins, and high fiber will keep you going.
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0 / 30 Fotos
Roasted chickpeas
- Home-made or store-bought, they're easy to transport, as you can keep them at room temperature. What's more, they pack a tasty protein punch.
© Shutterstock
1 / 30 Fotos
Whole-grain crackers
- If you find the right crackers, with fiber and whole grains, they can be a healthy way to satisfy your craving for crunch.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
Veggie-filled muffins
- Most people forget baked goods will stay fit to eat for about a week if kept in an airtight container. Hide some zucchini and carrots in muffins, and don't feel bad about your afternoon treat.
© Shutterstock
3 / 30 Fotos
Plain instant oatmeal
- This low-calorie yet filling snack offers a serving of whole grains and a blank slate for you to experiment with nuts, cinnamon, or dried fruit, without the added sugar.
© Shutterstock
4 / 30 Fotos
Snap pea crisps
- This light, crunchy snack made of dried green peas and rice, formed into crispy, pea pod shapes, offers protein and fiber to keep you feeling full.
© Shutterstock
5 / 30 Fotos
Energy balls
- You can buy them, but they're also very easy to make yourself. Try mixing dates, walnuts, cocoa powder, and a bit of espresso for an extra kick.
© Shutterstock
6 / 30 Fotos
Roasted seaweed
- This savory and crunchy snack is a low-calorie alternative to chips, and it's filled with important minerals and vitamins.
© Shutterstock
7 / 30 Fotos
Popcorn
- If you're getting healthy bagged popcorn, without the extra salt or sugar, you can munch on a significant amount since it's so airy—and it's an unexpected source of fiber too!
© Shutterstock
8 / 30 Fotos
Nut butter
- Natural nut butters make an easily stored and filling snack on their own, but they also go well with various things you'll see on the rest of this list.
© Shutterstock
9 / 30 Fotos
Fruit chips
- Dehydrated apple or pear slices make fantastic chips, and there's usually sweetness without added sugar!
© Shutterstock
10 / 30 Fotos
Wasabi peas
- If you're interested in spicing things up, keep crunchy wasabi peas at your desk. You can eat them on their own, as well as add them to soups and salads.
© Shutterstock
11 / 30 Fotos
Trail mix
- Save money by bringing your own baggies of homemade trail mix, and customize it with your favorite ingredients. The healthy fats, fiber, and protein make a great desk snack.
© Shutterstock
12 / 30 Fotos
Rice cakes
- Rice cakes are the ideal vessel for any kind of spread, as they're so light and mild-flavored. To satisfy a sweet tooth, try a bit of nut butter and honey on one.
© Shutterstock
13 / 30 Fotos
Dark chocolate
- Dark chocolate is the perfect treat to stash at your desk, as it contains antioxidants and is a known stress reliever.
© Shutterstock
14 / 30 Fotos
Dried fruit
- Kick that sugar craving with filling fiber in dried fruit like apricots, raisins, cranberries, and more. Be careful with portioning, however, as 1/4 cup of dried fruit is typically considered a serving.
© Shutterstock
15 / 30 Fotos
Dry roasted edamame
- This epic source of plant protein is delicious in its dry roasted form, and is versatile for seasoning.
© Shutterstock
16 / 30 Fotos
Granola bars
- Easy to keep at your desk, and chock-full of protein, fiber, and healthy carbs, granola bars are always a good snack.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Raw nuts
- Nuts sometimes have a bad reputation, being high in fat and calories, but they're heart-healthy fats and help you feel full while also offering protein and fiber.
© Shutterstock
18 / 30 Fotos
Seeds
- These sources of plant protein are easy to store, and go well with a range of things like toast, yogurt, or oatmeal. You can even try making chia seed pudding!
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Jerky
- It's not just for camping! This portable snack keeps well and is a great mid-day protein boost.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Granola
- You can eat it plain or add it to different things throughout the day, making granola a great dry snack to keep at your desk.
© Shutterstock
21 / 30 Fotos
Freeze-dried fruit
- Sweet, no-sugar-added fruit that doesn't go bad! You can also rehydrate it easily by adding liquid, which makes it a great addition to oatmeal or cereal.
© Shutterstock
22 / 30 Fotos
Veggie chips
- Beet, zucchini, turnip, and sweet potato chips make for a healthier twist on your classic go-to.
© Shutterstock
23 / 30 Fotos
Applesauce
- Applesauce is often sold in shelf-stable packets, meaning you can keep it at your desk. It's sweet, fibrous, and has healthy carbs to keep you satiated.
© Shutterstock
24 / 30 Fotos
Protein bars
- There's a protein bar for every flavor preference, dietary requirement, and texture anyone could desire. Just watch out for added sugars!
© Shutterstock
25 / 30 Fotos
Fresh fruits
- These aren't optimal to keep at your desk for long periods of time, of course, but fruit like apples, bananas, oranges, and packs of berries are great work snacks.
© Shutterstock
26 / 30 Fotos
Pita chips - Get them flavored or unflavored, and eat them alone or with a pot of dip.
© Shutterstock
27 / 30 Fotos
Fruit leather
- This naturally sweet, shelf-stable snack is full of fiber and great to keep at your desk.
© Shutterstock
28 / 30 Fotos
Avocados
- Put it on crackers, top it with a bit of salt and lemon juice—however you eat it, the healthy fats, vitamins, and high fiber will keep you going.
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Healthy snacks to help you power through the day
Delicious treats to help you power through the day
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Snacking often gets a bad rap, but if done properly it can be a fantastic boost of nutrients and a real day-saver. Those who work office jobs can certainly attest to a little tasty bite helping you power through the grind. Whether it's in the morning or afternoon, a snack can provide more energy, a helpful break, and a treat for your senses. There are, however, good and bad ways of snacking, and the latter can be a slippery slope.
Click through to see some healthy snack ideas to stay in shape while enjoying a sensory break.
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