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5 things to have on hand for healthy snacking

3 August, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 30 Comments

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We all know I’m a snacker. If you’ve been a long time reader or taken the time to browse through my recipe archives, you’d know that after breakfast, dessert or a snack is my favourite meal of the day. I have a gigantic sweet tooth and I’m all about satisfying it with mostly healthy sweet treats.

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But, as much as I love baked goods, sometimes baking just isn’t possible, or – gasp – sometimes I’m just not in the mood. Take the last couple weeks for example. First I was packing up my life to move for the second time in 3 months. Then, I actually had to move and unpack in my new place. Not only was I tired after all of that, but my new apartment doesn’t have AC and temperatures were sky high last week. No way was I turning on the oven in those conditions. 

So, I had to improvise and find healthy snacks that didn’t require much thought or prep.

5 essential ingredients for healthy snacking without a lot of prep #cleaneating

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1. Nut Butters

I’ve literally eaten peanut butter by the spoonful when I was feeling snackish, but there are so many ways to use it in snacks. Pre lactose intolerant days, I’d mix in peanut butter with some greek yogurt for a quick protein filled snack. These days I make my own nut butter and enjoy it on toast, with fruit slices or drizzled on my oatmeal.

2. Rolled Oats

If there’s ever a zombie apocalypse, I’ll have oats while everyone else has canned food. I love how filling they are, and a bowl of oatmeal is just as good cold as it is hot, which is pretty handy in the current heat – and the zombie apocalypse scenario. Plus, they’re versatile. I wrote an entire post dedicated to the many things you can make with oatmeal, but these coconut date energy balls are perfect if you’re against turning on the oven like I am right now. And, if you’re feeling particularly lazy, try plain oats and milk with some cinnamon and your favourite sweetener for the easiest and cheapest lazy girl cereal around.

3. Frozen fruits

Frozen fruits are a staple in my freezer. I always have a bag of mixed berries, another bag of some kind of tropical medley as well as ziplock bags of frozen bananas. In the summer, I even freeze my own fruit. It makes it so simple to just throw some fruit and what ever veggies I have on hand into my NutriBullet, blend and devour when I’m feeling for smoothies or other cold treats.

4. Dried Fruit, nuts and seeds

I went through a dates and almonds obsession last fall and it’s back cuz I’ve been going to town on the bags of dates I usually use for baking. Occasionally, I’ll mix it up and nosh on cranberries, dried coconut and almonds. Healthy fats and unrefined sugars for the win. But, if you’re not a fan of chowing down on dried fruit on it’s own as a snack, it’s also great in trail mixes and energy balls. But be warned, dried fruit can get expensive at the grocery store so try to buy it in bulk.

5. Fresh Fruit and Veggies

If all else fails – or just because I’m craving them – fruits and veggies make amazing healthy snacks. I always have bananas in my house and I keep apples, berries and melon on hand in rotation. I chop the vegetables and bigger fruits, like melon, at the beginning of the week so it’s easy to just grab some of the pre cut stuff when I’m feeling peckish. Simple and definitely healthy. Plus, fresh fruit is great for making popsicles, which are basically the snack of the summer.

What about you?

  • What are your healthy snacking essentials?
  • What snacks do you make using these ingredients?

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Comments

  1. tianna says

    3 October, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    love it! all of these sound delicious πŸ™‚
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  2. jill conyers says

    3 October, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I have everything on your list! Snack happy!
    jill conyers recently posted…Almost Anorexic

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  3. Leslie says

    3 October, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    These sound amazing! Hmm, maybe I should look into but butters, I love peanut butter. Now I’m craving it, grr! I should buy more fruits and veggies. I’m trying to do better when snacking. Thanks for sharing!
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  4. Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    3 October, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    I love snacking on trail mix. Even though it can be healthy I feel like I don’t know when to stop because it’s so good.
    Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…Disney Marathon Medals revealed!

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  5. Heather @ Housewife Glamour says

    4 October, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    I love all of these snacks! I have been a huge fan of rolled oats this week and love baking with them! Earlier this week I made a pumpkin protein pancake with oats and it was delish. Thanks so much for linking up! xo
    Heather @ Housewife Glamour recently posted…Friday Favorites #57: Week of 10/3

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 October, 2014 at 9:40 pm

      Pumpkin pancakes = yum! And thanks for hosting πŸ˜€

      Reply
  6. Serena @ Simple Holistic Girl says

    4 October, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Love this list! Since I started making my own granola bars I have been going through rolled oats like crazy! I also do frozen fruits for smoothies. Fresh fruits and veggies is on my list too! Great minds think alike.
    Serena @ Simple Holistic Girl recently posted…Momology: A Mom’s Top 20 Ways to Exercise

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 October, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Same here! I usually get the medium sized bags of oats at my baking good store but I’m gonna have to move up to the size bigger than my face cuz I go through oats wayyyy to fast LOL

      Reply
  7. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    5 October, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    love this list! I’ve also gotten into beef jerky lately.
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…MCM Training: Lucky Number 13

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 October, 2014 at 9:42 pm

      I’ve only had beef jerky a couple times and it wasn’t bad but I’ve always wanted to try my own. Do you have a favourite brand? Or do you make it yourself?

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      • Mar @ Mar on the Run says

        6 October, 2014 at 10:38 pm

        oh gosh, I wouldn’t know how to make it if I tried! πŸ™‚ Jack Link’s has been my go to brand.
        Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…MCM Training: Lucky Number 13

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      • Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

        9 November, 2014 at 1:04 pm

        Krave and Perky Jerky are both really good!
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  8. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    6 October, 2014 at 2:27 am

    Guess who ran out of rolled oats just when I wanted to make granola? Fail whale. Should have read this post first!
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  9. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says

    6 October, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    This totally inspires me for some new healthy snacks!
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  10. Amanda @ .running with spoons.com says

    7 October, 2014 at 8:24 am

    All of your favourites are my favourites as well πŸ™‚ Right now I’m especially obsessing over [dry] oats with something like honey or maple syrup, and dates. OMG the dates! I can seriously eat those every day, all day and be perfectly content. Nature knows how to do it right…
    Amanda @ .running with spoons.com recently posted…. flourless apple cinnamon muffins .

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  11. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    8 October, 2014 at 7:34 am

    I am totally with you with everything on this list! I would add frozen spinach (for smoothies), plain yogurt, and frozen bananas!
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  12. Kaz @ Melting Moments says

    16 October, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Great advice. I love all of these things! I must get into the habit of having the at the ready for when I’m peckish.
    Kaz @ Melting Moments recently posted…Weekly Wrap Up – Hey Pumpkin!

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  13. Missy says

    13 November, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    frozen fruits are my favorite. I love grapes! πŸ™‚ I like to freeze my fruit then make whey protein smoothies with them…great snacking ideas!
    x
    Missy
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  14. CARLA says

    3 August, 2015 at 5:09 am

    I LOVE ME THE SUMMER for the fuits and year round? too often? BEEF JERKY πŸ™‚
    CARLA recently posted…The way you do one thing is the way you do EVERYthing.

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      3 August, 2015 at 10:30 am

      Oh beef jerky! Recent-ish discovery for me, but I love it πŸ˜€

      Reply
  15. Carly @ FitLiving blog says

    3 August, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I love this list! I always have nut butters on hand as well as nuts and dried fruit to make my own trail mix!
    Carly @ FitLiving blog recently posted…5 Essential Kitchen Tools for Healthy Cooking

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 August, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      I made trail mix a couple days ago and added popcorn. So good!!!

      Reply
  16. Liz says

    3 August, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I always go for the nut butters when snacking.. theyre too delicious to resist!
    Liz recently posted…Beach Bag Essentials

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 August, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Definitely! I used to go through so many containers of the stuff I had to start making my own. So good πŸ˜€

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  17. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    3 August, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    I travel for work every week, and I love to keep a handy packet of rolled oats in my work bag. Just ask for hot water on the plane, and there’s your breakfast!
    Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks recently posted…Nectarine Tart + Happy Birthday Nate!

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 August, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      That’s a great idea! I’m lactose intolerant and plane food contains a surprising amount of dairy. I’ll def have to remember this the next time I’m flying πŸ˜€

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  18. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

    5 August, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    My healthy snacking essentials are very similar to yours! Bananas with peanut butter, carrots with hummus, guacamole, or taziki, and fresh fruit and yogurt….which I’m actually eating as I type this πŸ™‚
    Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…Lightened-Up Chicken Pasta Primavera

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      5 August, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      haha I’m eating carrots and hummus as I read your comment. Yay for snacking πŸ˜€

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  19. Juan Carlo says

    21 October, 2015 at 3:05 am

    Hi Giselle, this is very helpful especially to people who wanted to loss weight. These are the basic foods that will help you to attain you goal in losing weight.
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  20. Tick Snacks says

    14 March, 2023 at 5:21 am

    Hey, This is a very nice article. We are eating snack packets a lot. It is a good concern for our health to eat always healthy snacks. All 5 tips are very unique and I’ll surely try them. Thank you!

    Reply

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