5 Healthy Whole Food Snack Ideas for Busy People

Having healthy whole foods to munch on ready in your pantry helps you stay away from unhealthy processed foods.

It’s VERY hard to overeat broccoli, carrot sticks, or apples. Why?

Because whole foods are nutrient-DENSE. They contain an array of vitamins and fiber to help make you feel full. Healthy whole food snacks signal to your brain that you’re “getting satisfied”, whereas processed foods make you want more and more.

Here are 5 healthy snack ideas you can start prepping:
 

1. Hummus and Veggie Sticks 🥕

Protein: hummus

Veggie: carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper stripes

Carb: whole-grain crackers or whole-grain pita bread

Fat: olive oil (in hummus)

2. Greek Yogurt Parfait 🍨

Protein: greek yogurt

Carbs: fresh berries, low sugar granola

Fat: nuts or seeds (e.g. almonds or chia seeds)

3. Avocado and Cottage Cheese Toast 🥑

Protein: cottage cheese

Veggie: arugula and/or tomato on top

Carb: sprouted wheat toast

Fat: avocado

4. Trail Mix 🥜

Protein: Nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts)

Carbs: dried fruit (e.g. raisins, apricots)

Fat: Nuts and seeds (e.g. sunflower seeds)

5. Tuna Quinoa Salad Cups 🥗

Protein: tuna

Veggie: chopped tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion

Carb: quinoa

Fat: olive oil based dressing with feta cheese crumbles
 

Remember, to create a healthy snack that keeps you satisfied for at least 1-2 hours, incorporate a protein source, a vegetable, a carbohydrate, and healthy fat. 



Jenny J