As usual, I have been snacking as much as ever. I think I just have a hard time eating enough at breakfast and lunch to hold me over to the next meal. So I always plan to have a snack on hand between those meals, and sometimes after dinner too! I’ve gotten really tired of Lara Bars (I have been eating one a day for a few years now…) so I have been looking into other snacks that are easy to make and can be taken with me on the go.
For this week’s Friday Five, I thought I would share 5 snacks I have recently discovered that would be great for any time of day!
These are a perfect morning snack, and I have made them twice in the past month. They are so good that I would even eat them as a dessert!
2. Peanut Butter Protein Balls
I haven’t tried these yet, but I love the short ingredient list. They looks great for a quick on-the-go snack, and you really can’t go wrong with peanut butter!
3. Oatmeal Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
I have made these muffins a few times, and while I usually eat them in the morning I think they would be great for later in the day too.
4. Beat the Heat Tropical Smoothie
I saw this smoothie recipe a few weeks ago and keep meaning to try it! I know that beets are really good for you but I don’t like the taste of eating them cooked. I have used them in smoothies before and don’t really taste them, so I definitely need to give this recipe a try!
I wanted to find either a trail mix or granola recipe, and then I discovered this recipe which combines them both!
Now that I have found all these delicious snack recipes, I am inspired to try something new and do some extra meal prep this weekend!
Which of these snacks looks good to you?
What are some of your favorite snacks?
Do you prefer to buy packaged snacks or make your own?
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All of these snacks look so so good! I am always making my own snacks as it’s cheaper – but also because it’s tastier too! That way I can make exactly what I want!
Exactly! It’s nice to have some packaged stuff on hand, but most of the time I prefer to make my own snacks.
I was just thinking that I never bak or make snacks anymore and really should! I was thinking to make one of my protein ball recipes especially since my son would like them too. great ideas!
I fell out of the habit a few months ago so it’s been good to get back into it. Now I seem to always have homemade snacks on hand!
I am a huge snacker. I eat a lot of lara bars too! My other favorites are individual greek yogurts, rice cakes with banana and PB, and baby carrots and hummus. All the things you listed above look delicious. Thanks for sharing my smoothie recipe!
I love carrots and hummus too! I used my make my own hummus all the time but I have totally forgotten about it lately!
Whaaaat?! You have to keep eating Lara Bars, I associate you with them! haha
I’ll need to give those no bake granola bars a try. I love the texture of no bake foods but so I don’t generally love the taste, haha!
Oh don’t worry, I will keep eating lara bars! Maybe just not every day:)
Thanks for sharing my recipe! I snack a lot, especially when we hike or on long run days. Homemade no bake granola bars are one of my current favorites for snacking on the go. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
The no bake bars are so good and easy to make! Hope you have a great weekend too!
OMG this is making me so hungry. And I just ate breakfast. DAMN YOU
That’s exactly why it’s important to ALWAYS have snacks on hand:)
I’ve always grazed because it doesn’t matter what size breakfast or lunch I eat. I’m always hungry mid morning and mid afternoon, and snacks it is. I keep things like granola bars and mixed nuts for the morning, then a protein bar for mid afternoon before I workout. I use a few different brands for those so I don’t get bored.
Mixed nuts make a great snack too! And it’s always nice to switch up protein bars, I get sick of them quickly when I eat the same ones.
I am a terrible snack person. I love snacks, all the snacks, nothing but the snacks but they’re not the healthiest choices. I’ve started eating baby carrots every day in the afternoon when I’m really hungry just to force more veggies down the hatch. I didn’t know you could eat raw beets! I always assumed we had to cook them first. Duh.
I don’t know much about beets but I have used them in smoothies without cooking them and I didnt really notice the taste. I just peeled, cut, and froze until I was ready to use them. Baby carrot are a great (healthy!) snack but I always forget about them!
My favorite snacks tend to be whole foods/high protein because just an apple or banana or Larabar won’t hold me over long. For sweet, it’s the banana or apple with PB (pre run), apple with string cheese, baby carrots or celery sticks paired with string cheese or jerky, or a Greek yogurt if I have something to keep it cool!
I love anything with PB as a snack!
I love making protein balls as a snack! My fave has a combination of rolled oats, brown rice protein powder, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and chocolate chips. Yum!
That sounds like a great combo!
All these snacks look so tasty. I am boring and always buy prepackaged ones. Need to start making my own. Much healthier and cheaper I’m sure.
I do think it’s cheaper to make these kinds of snacks, especially because I already have most of the ingredients I need!
I just snacked on generic lucky charms!!!
Whatever works, right?! 🙂
mmm, they all look yummy! especially those peanut butter protein balls! I might have to give those a shot.
I am definitely excited to give them a try! Anything with peanut butter is worth trying I think:)
I’m a snacker–I’m always hungry–and I need to do a better job of bringing homemade snacks. Usually I grab a yogurt or a Luna bar.
I think those are good options! I don’t love yogurt (my stomach isn’t great with dairy) but I do think it’s a great snack. I may start trying it again, sticking to the plain kind and adding my own toppings.
I’m snacking too. My latest is celery, carrots and hummus and apples with sunbutter. I tried beets in my smoothie and although I liked them (you can easily overdo it) the hubs wasn’t a fan.
I think the key is following a good recipe so the other ingredients balance out any taste of the beets. Good to know though, I guess it’s not for everyone!
My kids and I like to make the PB energy balls (without the protein powder) – ingredients are actually similar to the no bake granola bars. Also like to bake banana choc chip muffins or a pumpkin bread with choc chips. These are all with my kids in mind! What’s the easiest for me is cottage cheese with a handful of berries or veggies with hummus.
All of those snacks sounds so good! And veggies with hummus is a great, healthy and easy snack!
Those granola bars look so good! I feel like I can see the chewiness lol 🙂 And the peanut butter balls!
The bars are so good and keep me full for hours!
OMG, ALL of these snacks look amazing. My favorite go to snacks are nuts. I always have a small stash in my bag !
Nuts are one of my favorite snacks too! I always keep a jar own my desk at work.
big fan of having fruit for a snack – basically anything that requires no prep is good!
Totally agree! I don’t find fruit to be as filling as some of the snacks I listed here but I definitely try to snack on it at least once a day.
Those Peanut butter balls look delicious!
My favorite snack is cheese and crackers… but I won’t turn down any soft pretzels or crunchy pretzels.
Cheese and crackers are one of my favorite snacks too! I need to be careful with them because I can totally go overboard!
I am a snacker too! I’m saving this granola bar one to try! I think I’d really like it!
It’s really good- I hope you like it!