Common snack foods such as bars, energy bites and chips are often loaded with extra sodium and sugar. But with a little planning it’s easy to make homemade versions of these items to have on-hand at your desk when you’re in need of a light less than 200-calorie snack. From baked veggie chips to spiced nuts, these healthy recipes won’t spike your blood sugar or cause a mid-afternoon slump.
1. OATMEAL RAISIN ENERGY BALLS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 165; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 5g
2. CHOCOLATE-CHIP SWEET POTATO MUFFINS | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 193; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 151mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 5g
3. EASY BAKED PEAR CHIPS | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 52; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 1g
4. CHEESE-LESS CHEESY + SPICY POPCORN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 193; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 282mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 4g
5. SEEDY CHERRY-QUINOA ENERGY BARS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 133; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 115mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 5g
6. BAKED ROSEMARY BEET CHIPS | MINIMALIST BAKER
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 32; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 1g
7. MINI BANANA BRAN MUFFIN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 150; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 183mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 4g
8. APPLE PIE ENERGY BITES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 109; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 46mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 2g
9. OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAKFAST COOKIES | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 96; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 5mg; Carbohydrates: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 2g
10. POWER-PACKED MAPLE CINNAMON TRAIL MIX | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 174; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 17mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 5g
11. THAI SPICED ALMONDS | ANGELA SIMPSON
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 123mg; Carbohydrate: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 7g
