When you are on the go and get hungry, it is very easy to grab some quick fix, but they’re often unhealthy. Making your own snacks at home will not only save you money; it will be a lot healthier as well. By doing so, you’ll know for sure what is in the things you eat. So, what are the best snacks on the go you can prepare yourself?
Easy Snacks on the Go
Make and enjoy some snacks that could fill you up! Just take a few moments for preparation, and your snacks are all set! Here are some good options for you.
1. One-container Snacks
These are snacks you can place in a single container, and they’ll surely fill your stomach! Just take a few minutes to prepare, dunk in the container, and voila, you’ve got your snacks ready! You can choose which food to add according to your taste every single day. Watch Charisse Christine’s video to get some ideas for your One-container snacks. (5.21 minutes)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHpSsPWeUI0
2. Healthy Energy Balls
Quick, easy, healthy and delicious! Energy balls are really fun to do, and they are easy to customize. You can add pretty much any stuff you want, as long as they’re healthy and good for you! To get you started, check out 12 simple recipes for healthy energy balls from The Healthy Maven. So what are you waiting for? Start rolling the balls and grab some snacks to go!
3. 5-Ingredient Granola Bars
If you are on the go and needs something to fill you up, granola is a great fix! This recipe will certainly satisfy you in between meals and nourish you with protein, essential fatty acids and fiber. Get a no-bake recipe from the Minimalist Baker for a glorious vegan and hearty snack that keeps you loaded for hours! Plus, this recipe doesn’t give you a sugar overload, so your mid-morning and afternoon snacks are solved!
Nuts are healthy and delicious. They’re fun to eat too! Check out different kinds of nuts and discover what nutrients they provide from our post on Healthy Nuts.
4. Refreshing Avocado Smoothie
Aside from fixing a guacamole, make filling snacks using your favorite avocado fruit! Use this super fruit for super good snacks on the go! Why not make healthy and refreshing smoothies with it? Smoothies are a great go-to option plus they’re easy to prepare. You can play with the things you can add to make a quick fix. Here’s a great Avocado smoothie recipe from The Iron You!
Learn more about the benefits of Avocado as a super fruit and why many people love it! Discover more about it from our post about Avocados HERE.
5. Chia Pudding Recipes
Imagine filling your body with a powerhouse of nutrients, your body will surely jump for joy with this easy super snack! It’s filled with essential fat, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals! Just grab some chia seeds, add your favorite healthy ingredients and you’ll have your filling snacks on the go with you. It’s really fun and healthy in one! Enjoy 44 paleo and vegan friendly chia pudding recipes from Eat Live Life, for a healthy start!
Learn more are bout Chia and some more recipes from our post about Chia Seeds. Discover how chia and other seeds can help you manage your health and menopause too! Check our post on about Healthy seeds HERE.
Snacks to Catch in the Market
When the time doesn’t allow you to prepare, you can grab some healthy snacks in the market too! However, you must choose the ones that are of organic value. If there’s something that you should be grabbing, choose the ones that are closest to the healthy and natural snacks you can eat.
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Gita is the founder of My Menopause Journey. Since 2014, she has been supporting midlife women by sharing hard-earned learnings from her own experience. To advance her knowledge, Gita puts a lot of her time and effort into understanding the broad spectrum of women’s health. She immerses in extensive research about the physical, mental and emotional aspects of menopause. Gita believes in the life-changing power of healthy, holistic living — this is where she anchors her message to all women. Learn more about her marvelous mission in About us - My Menopause Journey.