Fuel Your Day: Healthy Snacking Options For Work

Snacking at work can be a downfall to any diet. Dieting is not just about weight loss but about maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet. But with quick snacks available from vending machines and gas stations, sometimes it’s challenging to stay on track.  

Here are a few grab-and-go options and some homemade work snacks to help you achieve your health goals!  

Grab and Go Snacks 

There are tons of healthy options now at grocery stores that are the perfect work snacks. No matter where you shop, you can find snack packs and other individualized options.   

Prepackaged dried fruit and nut mixes, fresh veggies and dip, and granola bars are all satiating snacks that keep you going! 

Homemade Snacks: 

Protein Balls 

These protein balls taste like your favorite candy bars rolled into one, but they’re packed with protein to keep you feeling full.  

Ingredients  

1 Cup Rolled Oats 

½ Cup Peanut Butter 

¼ Cup Honey 

¼ Cup Protein Powder 

¼ Cup Shredded Coconut 

1 Teaspoon Vanilla   

Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and roll into inch-sized balls. Chill on parchment paper in the fridge and keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.  

Overnight Oats 

Overnight oats are packed with good-for-you fiber and will keep you full until lunchtime.  

Ingredients  

½ Cup Rolled Oats  

½ Cup Milk 

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds 

1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup 

½ Teaspoon Vanilla 

Pinch Salt   

Place all the ingredients in a container with an airtight lid and whisk until thoroughly combined. Close the lid and let sit overnight. Top with fresh berries, nuts, or your favorite nut butter!   

Homemade Protein Bars 

1 ½ Cups Rolled Oats 

1 Cup Protein Powder 

½ Cup Nut Butter (Almond or Peanut) 

¼ Cup Honey 

¼ Cup Almond Milk 

¼ Cup Mini Dark Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruits, or Nuts  

1 Teaspoon Vanilla 

Pinch Salt   

Combine the oats and protein powder in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and set aside. In a microwave-safe dish, add the nut butter and honey and heat until you can stir. Then add the milk and vanilla and stir until incorporated.  

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until both are combined and spread into a lined 8×8 baking dish. Top with the chocolate, fruit, or nuts and set in the fridge to cool. Once firm, cut into bars and enjoy!  

Crunchy Snacking Options: 

Roasted Chickpeas 

Skip the chips and grab some of these tasty chickpeas! Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse and drain a 15oz can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and dry thoroughly.  

Line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and toss the chickpeas onto the pan. Drizzle olive oil over everything and sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne for heat.  

Bake until crunchy, 20-30 minutes.  

Wrapping Up Healthy Work Snack Ideas  

There are tons of healthy snacking options available for you to bring to work. Whether you’re working a labor-intensive job or a desk job, all of the above snacks offer a natural energy boost to keep you going until you’re ready to clock out!