Home Cooking Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy People
CookingHealthy EatsRecipes

Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy People

healthy snack
Traditional Indian sweet balls made with sesame seeds, jaggery and coconut, commonly known as Til ke laddu or sesame ladoos. Shot on white background

Processed foods can make you feel drowsy, which is the last thing you want if you’re at work. So, we decided to find the best healthy snack that you can munch on without any guilt!

These are simple, healthy, and cheap snacks you can indulge in at work.

1. Healthy Ladoos

These ladoos are an Indian recipe, essentially small balls full of protein.

Ingredients

– 1 cup roasted chickpea flour (besan)
– 1/2 cup jaggery (or your choice of sweetener)
– 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
– 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, etc.)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Roll the mixture into small balls.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

2. Greek Yogurt and Berries

This is a very simple yet effective snack. It’s high in protein and probiotics, which keep your gut healthy. Plus, the berries add much-needed fiber and antioxidants.

Ingredients

– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
– 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
– A sprinkle of granola (optional)

Instructions

1. Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl.
2. Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
3. Add a sprinkle of granola for extra crunch.

3. Hummus Veggie Sticks

This is a simple way to eat a lot of vegetables while at work. The trick is to have a savory dip, and hummus is just that!

Ingredients

– Carrot sticks
– Celery sticks
– Cucumber slices
– Bell pepper strips
– 1 cup hummus

Instructions

1. Wash and cut the vegetables into sticks or slices.
2. Serve with a side of hummus.

So the next time you find yourself craving, prepare a healthy snack!

Recommended – 5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Smoothies


Related Articles

Creatine
Healthy EatsNutrition

Why Is Everyone Suddenly Talking About Creatine?

What is the hype around creatine? Simple: it works. Creatine is one...

midnight snacks
Healthy Eats

Why Midnight Snacks Hit Different (Plus a Cheat Sheet for Healthy Options)

Midnight snacks are real — and most of us have had them,...

FeaturedHealthy Eats

How Much Protein Do I Need?

You need 0.8 to 2.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body...

high protein breakfast
BreakfastNutritionRecipes

Waking Up Hungry? Try These High Protein Breakfast Ideas

Waking up hungry isn’t always a bad thing — it’s your body...