Easy Healthy Snack Ideas

This guide provides a framework for stocking your kitchen with simple, healthy snacks to keep on hand for busy days. The goal is to have a variety of options ready for quick access when hunger strikes.

This theme came from a day when I had back-to-back shoots and needed snacks that were quick but energizing. Putting together a few simple ingredients made me realize how easy nutritious snacking can be when everything is beautifully organized.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1 30

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 7 days worth

Equipment

Containers for storage

Ingredients

Freezer Items

1 Whole-wheat Zucchini Bread (sliced or muffins) See recipe
1 Whole-wheat Banana Nut Muffins See recipe
As needed Frozen fruit (pineapple, mango) for smoothies
As needed Frozen peas For snacking

Fridge Items

1 Power Balls See recipe
1 Deviled eggs See recipe
1 Smoothies See recipes
As needed Plain whole-milk yogurt
As needed Hummus Store-bought or homemade
As needed Cheese Sliced
As needed Raw veggies Broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, celery
As needed Fresh fruit Apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, melon, mango
As needed Fresh berries Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries

Pantry Staples

1 Lara Bars Store-bought or homemade
1 Homemade granola bars See recipe
As needed Whole-wheat pretzels
As needed Popcorn
As needed Whole grain crackers Ak-Mak or Triscuits
As needed Brown rice cakes
As needed Trail mix
As needed Nut butter Peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
As needed Snacking nuts Peanuts, cashews, or almonds

Instructions

Choose your snacks. Use the listed favorites as a starting point, but replace them with any ideas you prefer from the full post. The goal is to have a variety of snack types ready to last through the week or longer for any situation.
Buy the ingredients. Add all necessary ingredients and packaged items to your grocery list. Sticking to these suggestions helps you avoid highly-processed food, including artificial ingredients and dyes.
Prepare for the week. Make your baked goods first. Make double batches of baked items and freeze the extras for later use. Prepare any other homemade items on your list and store them for easy access. Cut up the fresh fruit and vegetables and place them in storage containers. Convenience is important.
Share and enjoy. Tell your family what snacks are available so everyone can grab something when they feel hungry. You can feel good about these healthy options.

Notes

We recommend using organic ingredients when possible.

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.

Keyword Healthy Snack Ideas For Kids, Low-Calorie Snack Options, Simple Snack Preparation Tips