Snack Ideas for Busy People

It doesn’t affect your health whether you snack or not. It’s what you choose to snack on that really makes a difference!

Being organised is a key to ensuring healthy food is available to snack on. Having some forethought, planning your snacks and doing a small amount of preparation sets you up for success and means you’ve got something ready to go when hunger strikes.

Life is busy. You could be stuck in a work meeting, dropping kids at after-school sport, or perhaps the crackers and dip are calling to you while you’re cooking dinner. Having a planned snack ready to go works wonders for days like this and means you can stay consistent and in control of your appetite.

Smart snacking is about:

Making the most of the opportunity and choosing nourishing, nutrient dense, whole foods
Being intentional about what you will eat at snack times, rather than leaving it up to chance or ‘what you feel like’
Being organised so that you’ve got your pre-planned snack ready to go

Make the healthy choice the easy choice with these 12 snack ideas that need a little bit of prep but are well worth the effort!

Weetbix Slice

We tweaked an old school recipe that the 90s kids will remember, Weetbix slice! We reduced the sugar, added oats, used wholemeal flour and still kept them absolutely delicious! A great treat for school lunch boxes or a work afternoon tea. Make sure you stop at one slice and save the rest for another day!

Recipe here.

Avocado Dip

There are so many great things we can say about avocados. Healthy fats, fibre, vitamin E and heaps more! Whip up some delicious dip and snack to your hearts content!

Recipe here.

Smoked Salmon Crackers

This snack combines healthy fats, protein, a small amount of carbs and a serve of vegetables to give you a very satiating snack that’s perfect for when there is a six or more hour gap between meals.

Another cracker topping idea is hummus, ham off the bone, plus a side of tomato and rocket. Yum. Want more cracker topping ideas? Click here.

Recipe here.

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Chia pudding is delicious! Even better, it boasts an amazing amount of fibre, healthy fats and lots of nutrition. This recipe is perfect for an afternoon tea chocolate fix.

To make it dairy free, swap the cows milk for almond milk.

Recipe here.

Rainbow Ricotta Frittatas

You’ll look at the ingredients of these and think: “How can they taste good?” Trust us, they’re amazing and absolutely delicious when they’re re-heated in a sandwich press. Not only are they great for you, but perfect for the kids lunch boxes too!

Recipe here.

Pink Smoothie

The warmer weather is perfect for this blend! It’s got one serve of vegetables, two serves of fruit, plus it’s just so… pink! Pink is absolutely the new green.

Recipe here.

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Trail Mix

Nuts and seeds are highly nutritious. They are a great source of essential fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. I really like snacking on raw nuts and seeds because they take time to chew through, which slows me down, and this helps me to savour them more. A pre-portioned pack of trail mix is perfect to nibble on at your desk or on the run while you’re in between meals.

Recipe here.

Watermelon Salad

The main take-home advice with this recipe is: Add fresh mint to your fruit salad. Seriously, it’s so good! This snack is also perfect for a summertime dessert.

Recipe here.

Mini Quiches

I’ve posted this recipe before as a great work lunch. I’d recommend eating three or four quiches for a meal, along with half a plate of garden salad. One to two of these little morsels is actually a perfect protein-rich snack that if you’ve made in advance requires no prep at snack time. Just remove from the fridge and eat!

Recipe here.

Ricotta Blueberries and Honey

This combo tastes like decadence on a cracker. Seriously, try it. If you’re not keen on crackers, or wanting a lower carb option, omit the crackers altogether and just stir the honey and blueberries through the ricotta. A drop of vanilla essence is also an amazing addition and makes it good enough for dessert.

Recipe here.

Cranberry Bliss Balls

A little morsel of yummy whole food goodness for your afternoon delight. Be mindful of your portion sizes of these ones. They may be healthy but they’re also energy dense. If weight loss is your goal, stick to a maximum of two at a time!

Recipe here.

Carrot and Walnut Muffins

The addition of wholemeal flour, carrot and nuts boosts the fibre in these healthier carrot cake snacks. We also reduced the sugar compared to traditional muffin recipes. Omit the nuts for school lunch boxes and a hot tip is to serve them hot, fresh from the oven yum!

Recipe here.