Take FIVE: Five Portable Nutrient Rich Snacks

Five Portable Nutrient-Rich Snacks

So, you are ready to have a nutrient-rich snack but need something you can carry with you. I’ve got five snack ideas for you.

Do some of these as a make-ahead over the weekend by making a bigger batch and dividing it up, or just ensuring you have the ingredients for a throw-together that night before or the morning of to have these portable snacks with you during the day.

Trail Mix (Make Your Own)

• Ingredients: Almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. Make a batch, then divide it into individual containers or baggies to carry with you.

• Benefits: A satisfying mix of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants to keep you energized on the go.

  
  
  Yogurt Parfait:

• Ingredients: Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a small packet of granola. You can divide the yogurt into individual containers at the start of the week, then add frozen berries. Store in the fridge. Grab one each morning and add some granola when ready to eat it.

• Benefits: A portable parfait rich in protein, probiotics, and fiber for a wholesome and delicious snack.

  Protein Snack Box:

• Ingredients: Hard-boiled eggs, cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, and whole-grain crackers. Boil and peel the eggs for the week ahead. Then, make the snack box with the egg, cheese, and tomatoes, leaving space for the crackers. Add the crackers the day you are going to eat your snack box (otherwise, the crackers may be soggy)

• Benefits: A well-rounded snack box with protein, calcium, and vitamins for a satisfying and nutritious break.

• Veggie Sticks and Hummus:

• Ingredients: Sliced bell peppers, cucumber sticks, and individual hummus packs. Divide your veggies into individual containers or baggies at the beginning of the week and park them next to the hummus packs in the fridge. Again, grab and go each morning to eat later in the day.

• Benefits: A crunchy, refreshing combo provides fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats.

  
  Apple and Nut Butter Combo:

• Ingredients: Sliced apples and individual packets of almond or peanut butter. The individual nut butter packets are sold near the full-sized containers, and these travel well. Slice the apple in the morning, or you can slice it beforehand, but add some citrus juice to minimize the browning.

• Benefits: A sweet and savory pairing delivers a mix of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

Remember to portion these snacks based on your individual dietary needs, and enjoy the convenience of having nutrient-rich options wherever your day takes you.