11 yummy, healthy snacks that are easy to make too!
This list of easy, healthy snacks is designed to give you a variety of options, without overwhelming you with too many.
Some are literally grab and go, while others require just a little bit of planning and prep.
I love to have little treats – don’t we all? It’s important to me that what I’m snacking on is not only good for me but tastes good too.
You might also like to have a look at this list of 17 HEALTHY SWAPS for more inspiration. It comes with a printable PDF that you can download and keep handy too.
If you’re post-menopausal, you might like my free Breakfast Reframe guide — it’s a simple way to start eating in tune with the way your body works now.
1. Banana or apple slices with peanut butter
This is definitely one of the quickest and easiest healthy snacks you can make yourself! Simply add dollops of peanut butter onto slices of fresh apple or banana. A yummy quick snack with a healthy balance of protein, carbs & fats.
2. Muesli bars and energy/bliss balls
Energy bars, muesli bars and bliss balls are always a delicious treat to have with a cup of tea or coffee.
If you’re buying commercial bars, please check the ingredients list and make sure they don’t have too much sugar.
An energy bar with a coffee is one of my favourite pre-workout breakfasts because it gives me just enough fuel for my workout without over loading my stomach.
If you want to make your own, try these recipes:
3. Veggie sticks with dips
It’s a great idea to keep containers of veggie sticks such as carrot, celery and red peppers (capsicum) in the fridge for snacking.
Give them a quick wash and chop them up as soon as you get home from the supermarket.
Knowing that they’re already prepared is an easy way to avoid other less healthy temptations.
Dip your veggies in delicious healthy dips like hummus, guacamole and tzatziki.
Try my 5 MINUTE TZATZIKI recipe, it really is super quick to make, with just a few simple ingredients.
Or this QUICK & EASY GUACAMOLE recipe.
4. Yoghurt or Skyr bowl with fruit
This is one of my all time favourite snacks to grab after a workout, especially when I’m short on time. It gives me a quick hit of essential protein along with fibre and phytonutrients from the fruit.
Mix a teaspoon of honey into a few large spoonfuls of yoghurt in a bowl, then top with fruit. Add anything else you fancy too, like nuts & seeds.
Want more delicious yoghurt bowl ideas?
Check these out:
5. Dark chocolate
A small amount of the right kind of chocolate can actually be good for you. Be sure to choose dark chocolate made with at least 70% cocoa.
Even better, make your own, it’s really easy! Try my 3-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE recipe.
Enjoy a couple of squares of dark chocolate with a cup of tea to pep you up mid-afternoon. Choose naturally caffeine-free Rooibos, or green tea for an extra antioxidant boost.
6. Home made popsicles
Popsicles are such a yummy Summer treat, so why not make your own, and healthify them? They only take a few ingredients, like fruit, yoghurt, cream, and honey or maple syrup.
These MANGO ICE CREAM POPS can be quickly whipped up in a blender. Just freeze them for a few hours, and you’ve got delicous frozen treats on hand whenever you need them.
7. Smoothie or protein shake
Make your next breakfast or post-workout smoothie a protein packed power snack by adding Greek yoghurt.
Try this simple BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
Or this delicious STRAWBERRY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE to help minimise muscle soreness after your next workout.
8. Small can of salmon or tuna
This one’s so quick and easy! Pop open a small can of salmon or tuna, and enjoy it with a couple of your favourite crackers and tomato or cucumber slices.
8. Handful of nuts and seeds
Sometimes I like to just grab a mixture of nuts and seeds from the packets in my pantry.
My favourites are walnuts, cashews and pumpkin seeds for a mix of healthy fats, fibre, protein and micro nutrients like magnesium.
10. Hard boiled eggs
Keep a couple of hard boiled eggs on hand in the fridge, so you’ll always be able to reach for a satisfying healthy snack.
Hard boiled eggs are not just a healthy snack in their own right, they can also quickly be turned into a satisfying, nutritious meal.
Combine a boiled egg in a bowl with a small can of tinned salmon or tuna, avocado chunks, chopped tomato, and a spoonful of hummus.
11. Good old fashioned popcorn
Healthy snacks don’t get much better than popcorn, when you make it yourself the good old fashioned way on the stove top. Plus, it’s fun!
Check out this “HOW TO MAKE STOVETOP POPCORN” recipe from my friend Cassie at Cook It Real Good.
My favourite topping is chicken salt; hey, don’t knock it til you’ve tried it! I buy this gluten-free CHICKEN SALT BLEND, with no nasties, from Screaming Seeds.
Another idea is to top your popcorn with 1 tablespoon of your favourite nut butter, melted. Then add a dusting of cacao powder.
You’ll find plenty more simple, flavour-packed recipes here on my blog that work beautifully for post-menopausal bodies.
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