When pressed for time, it’s easy to turn to fast food or unhealthy packaged snacks. But when done right, snacks can help control appetite, prevent you from overeating during your next meal and boost your energy levels without the sugar crash that often comes from eating processed foods.
You can make classic snacks such as chips healthier by using fruits and veggies or add more satisfying protein to your diet by reaching for spiced chickpeas. Try these 15 recipes which feature everything from homemade energy balls to fiber-rich chips and protein-packed egg cups.
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. PUMPKIN SEED TRAIL MIX | UPROOT KITCHEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 284mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 4g
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. 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
5. PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP OAT PROTEIN MUFFINS | AMBITIOUS KITCHEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 119; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 212mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 9g
6. BAKED BANANA CHIPS | THE HONOUR SYSTEM
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 1g
7. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN OATMEAL CUPS | HUMMUSAPIEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 157; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 94mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 6g
8. OVEN-ROASTED CHILI LIME CHICKPEAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 149; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 275mg; Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 5g
9. SPICY SPINACH & MUSHROOM EGG CUPS | SHOW ME THE YUMMY
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 125; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 131mg; Carbohydrate: 6g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 13g
10. CRISPY BAKED KALE CHIPS | DIETICIAN DEBBIE DISHES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 41; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0.3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 69mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 1g
11. BAKED ZUCCHINI STICKS | THE SKINNYTASTE COOKBOOK
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 160; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 334mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 15g
12. 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
13. SALT-AND-VINEGAR BRUSSELS SPROUTS CHIPS | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 79; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 590mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 4g
14. BAKED BERRY OATMEAL CUPS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 160; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 55mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 6g
15. PESTO EGG BITES | CAROLYN WILLIAMS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 24; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 34mg; Carbohydrate: 1g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 2g
