We all know that college can be stressful, but your snack situation shouldn't have to be!
Check out these quick and healthy snack recipes below:
Avocado and Salsa on Ezekiel Toast
Ezekiel sprouted bread uses a unique combination of 6 grains and legumes that are easier to digest, increase mineral absorption, and contain increased antioxidants. Pair it with avocado and fresh salsa for healthy fats and energy.
Ingredients: 1/4 medium avocado
1 slice sprouted bread
2 tablespoons salsa
How to prepare: Toast bread and top with sliced or mashed avocado and salsa
Serving Size: 1 slice Protein: 5g Calories: 149 Sugar: 3g
Baked Apple Chips
Reach for low calorie baked apple chips instead of greasy potato chips. Packed with carbs, heart-friendly fiber, and potassium.
Ingredients: 3 large Red Delicious apples, cored
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp sugar
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe Protein: 1g Calories: 141 Sugar: 27g
Baked Sweet Potato Topped with Greek Yogurt, Chopped Walnuts
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato (5" long)
0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Chopped Walnuts
How to prepare: Cook sweet potato in microwave 2-5 min (until tender), split open and top with greek yogurt and chopped walnuts
Serving Size: 1 potato Protein: 9g Calories: 194 Sugar: 9g
Banana, Honey and Peanut Butter Roll-Ups
Ingredients: 1 Flatout Flatbread
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 banana
1/2 tablespoon honey
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1 roll-up Protein: 16g Calories: 313 Sugar: 18g
Buffalo Tuna Stuffed Celery
Enjoy the flavor of wings without the saturated fat and fried grease.
Ingredients: 1 (5 oz.) can tuna packed in water, well drained
1 tbsp. mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
1 tbsp. buffalo wing sauce
3 celery sticks
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1 recipe Protein: 21g Calories: 214 Sugar: 2g
Cantaloupe Bowl with 2% Cottage Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cantaloupe
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
Serving Size: 1 half cantaloupe filled with cottage cheese Protein: 16g Calories: 183 Sugar: 26g
7. Caprese Salad
Celery Sticks with Peanut Butter
Celery with protein-packed peanut butter for a delicious treat that will keep you full and energized.
Ingredients: 5 four inch sticks of celery
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
Serving Size: 5 sticks Protein: 8g Calories: 230 Sugar: 1g
Cucumber Hummus Boats
Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber
4 baby plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons hummus
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1 boat Protein: 6g Calories: 134 Sugar: 3g
Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
These crunchy, satisfying chips are low in calories and high in anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients: 1 large zucchini
2 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1/2 recipe Protein: 2g Calories: 145 Sugar: 3g
Greek Yogurt Topped with Mixed Berries
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Chiobani Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup mixed berries
How to prepare: Pour mixed berries over yogurt
Serving Size: 1 recipe (1 cup) Protein: 12g Calories: 135 Sugar: 9g
Mediterranean Cucumber Roll Ups
These low-calories, high-nutrient roll ups are super easy - and super delicious. Hummus adds a protein kick.
Ingredients: 1 large cucumber
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons roasted garlic hummus
6 tablespoons roasted red pepper, chopped (sun-dried tomatoes would be good too)
6 tablespoons crumbled feta
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 2 roll-ups Protein: 2.5g Calories: 64 Sugar: 2g
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip and Apple Slices
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
5 apples, sliced
How to prepare: Full recipe here
Serving Size: 1 apple slice, 2 tablespoons dip Protein: 4g Calories: 136 Sugar: 21g
Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast
Popcorn packs a heart-healthy dose of fiber, and more antioxidants than most fruits and vegetables. Plus, popcorn is the only snack that’s 100% unprocessed whole grain. Nutritional yeast adds a nutty or cheesy flavor… without the saturated fat of melted butter.
Ingredients: 2 cups air-popped popcorn topped with 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Serving Size: 2 cups Protein: 8g Calories: 102 Sugar: 0g
Steel Cut Oats with Almond Butter & Banana
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dry, steel cut oats
1/2 banana
1/2 tablespoon almond butter
Serving Size: 1 recipe Protein: 6g Calories: 251 Sugar: 9g
Turkey and Provolone Roll-up
Simple and delicious, this lean, protein-filled snack will have you full and energized.
Ingredients: 3 slices low sodium smoked turkey slices
3 slice (1 oz) provolone cheese
How to prepare: Roll slice of cheese and slice of turkey together.
Serving Size: 1 roll Protein: 11g Calories: 118 Sugar: 0g
For more healthy snack recipes, visit https://www.snacknation.com/blog/guide/healthy-snacks/.
Happy snacking!
XOXO, Sophie
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