1. Trail mix
When you toss mixed nuts together with dried fruit (and even bits of dark chocolate), you’ve got an easy and healthy snack for you to indulge in.
2. Apple or banana with peanut butter
Take a grab-and-go fruit like an apple or banana along with you for the day, and when your energy levels dip, open up some peanut butter, smear it on the apple or banana, and all will be okay. And delicious.
3. Berries
Berries are a fiber-filled snack that isn’t just good for you but also actually tastes good. Any type of berry is amazing on its own or you can combine it with some nuts for some extra protein and good fat.
4. Veggies and hummus
Dip veggies like carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, for a nutritious kick of energy that will keep you going all the way to dinnertime. At which point, you might as well eat more hummus.
5. Cayenne roasted chickpeas
Spice up your life, your day, and chickpeas, with this ridiculously easy recipe. Simply season rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and cayenne pepper, and throw them in the oven for about 15 minutes at (232°C).
6. Hard-boiled egg
Hard-boiled eggs pack plenty of protein, as well as the vitamins needed for the body to produce energy, such as thiamin, riboflavin, folate, B12, and B6. Plus, the hard-boiled version is easy to make in advance, store, and reach for as needed.
7. Almonds
Almonds give you nourishing bites of protein and fiber that can keep you going throughout the hardest days. They also provide magnesium, a mineral that helps produce energy among many, many other important functions
8. Natural yogurt with topping
This slightly sour snack has a huge energy punch. Topping a single serving of plain yogurt with whole-grain cereal. You can bring a little in a sandwich bag to the office or use the leftover cereal from your morning bowl. For more staying power and flavour, add a drizzle of honey or sprinkle of berries. You can eat yogurt for any meal of the day.
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