These 18+ Healthy Snacks for Work are perfect for meal prep. Stay on track with your healthy eating at the office and curb any cravings!
Healthy Snacks for Work
It’s not easy to come up with healthy snack ideas, let alone remembering to pack them in your work lunch! I’m not a fan of most store-bought snacks because it’s hard to read labels and determine what you’re eating – so when in doubt, I make my own healthy snacks for work. There are bound to be a couple healthy snacks that you're going to love!
This round up of meal prep snacks is designed for the busy foodie in mind. I've included a bunch of sweet options along with some healthy savoury ones. No matter your diet, you'll be sure to find a few options that will satisfy your mid-day hunger. If you're looking to amp up your protein, try these easy high protein snack recipes!
How to pack healthy snacks
I'm a big fan of mason jars for snacks. They're a great way to recycle old containers and keep everything stored safely – think fun dip ideas that you can enjoy with chopped up veggie packs! Bento boxes are also a great idea, especially if you’re packing multiple snacks for the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
A good snack for work is something that's healthy, packable and filling. Stay away from pre-packaged store-bought options like potato chips or candy bars, which are normally high in calories. Instead, go for more filling and nutritious options that will leave you filling full for longer like a protein bar, nuts, crackers, trail mix, fresh fruit and more. You want to make sure you're still enjoying the flavor of your snack, so you'll also want to choose options that you're actually going to want to eat.
Yes! You can prep your snacks up to 5 days in advance. If you're making your snacks for the work week, you can get them all prepped and packed on a Sunday – that way, they're ready in the fridge all week long.
It all depends on what you're storing. Mason jars, bento boxes and glass meal prep containers are all great options for storing your snacks. You can check out my list of the best meal prep containers here.
If you're looking for super healthy options, I'd recommend sticking with snacks that are low-sodium and high in protein and fiber. By making your snacks at home, you'll be less likely to go for the unhealthy options available at the store.
Want to avoid those mid-afternoon stomach grumbles? You'll want to stick to high protein snacks like homemade beef jerky or peanut butter protein balls.
Healthy Bites, Bars & Cups
I like snacks in all shapes and sizes! Whether they're energy balls, granola bars, or chocolate fat bomb cups (which are oh so good, by the way!), these recipes are the perfectly portioned grab-and-go options.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs {Nut-Free}
Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites
Quinoa Peanut Butter Cup Protein Balls via Lively Table
Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups Recipe via The Endless Meal
No Bake Chocolate Cashew Protein Bars via Build Your Bite
Healthy Smoothies, Yogurt & Pudding
A great way to get more nutrients and vitamins into your snacks is by including more fruits and veggies in your yogurt, pudding and smoothies. These quick recipes are so sweet and delicious! They can also double as breakfast ideas.
The Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie
The Best Protein Shakes {5 Flavours}
The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie
4-Ingredient Chia Pudding {High Protein}
Easy Homemade Frozen Yogurt {4 Ingredients}
Super Simple Homemade Coconut Yogurt via The Endless Meal
Healthy Dips
Dips are one of my favourite snacks to make! Whip one up with healthy ingredients like cream cheese or cottage cheese, and pair it with some veggies or chips for a very satisfying treat. Make sure to pack them in
Healthy Avocado Hummus Snack Jars
Mini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars
Baked Beet Chips + French Onion Dip
Roasted Eggplant Dip via Salt & Lavender
Healthy Granola Bars & Oat Recipes
Say goodbye to store-bought granola bars with these homemade alternatives! They aren't hard to make and taste so much better. They're also fully customizable so you can include all your favourite ingredients. You can even throw in some dark chocolate if you have a sweet tooth!
Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}
Healthy Granola Bars via Healthy Hacks
Baked Oatmeal Cups (+7 Flavors) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Cinnamon via Isabel Eats.
Healthy Savoury Snacks
No sweet tooth? No problem! From spicy parmesan popcorn to homemade beef jerky, you'll love these healthy and savoury snack ideas.
Easy Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn {Quick & Easy}
The Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe {Copycat}
Tuna Protein Box (Low Carb) via Sweet Peas and Saffron
Southwest Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas via Salt & Lavender
Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps via Isabel Eats
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18+ Healthy Snacks for Work {Meal Prep}
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice
Instructions
- Add oats to a blender or food processor. Blend into a flour.
- Add oat flour, protein powder and peanut butter to a large bowl. Mix together until well combined.
- Roll into 24 even-sized balls, then serve and enjoy!
- STORING: Once chilled, you can store the protein balls in the fridge in a freezer bag or large container for up to 3 months, and you can freeze them for up to 6 months.
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