Well-balanced snacks are key to helping you stay on track with your healthy eating routine. They provide energy between meals, help regulate your appetite, and prevent you from overindulging in less healthful treats.

To be effective, each snack should include protein, fat and carbohydrate. We recommend that morning snacks include a serving of fruit and afternoon snacks include a serving of vegetables.

Here are four simple snack recipes that you can put together in minutes. We’ve included packing instructions in the directions so they’ll be easy to grab & go!

Plus, they’re so delicious, you’ll look forward to snack time!

All recipes make 2 servings
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

Baby Bell Peppers & Cauliflower Crisps with Hummus

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Smooth & Creamy Classic Hummus

• 24 Cauliflower Crisps

• 2 cups baby bell peppers

Directions:

1. For each serving pack: 2 tablespoons hummus, 12 Cauliflower Crisps, and 1 cup baby bell peppers.

2. When ready to eat, simply enjoy the three together.

Egg, Avocado & Cauliflower Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cauliflower pancakes

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled & sliced

• 1 tomato, sliced

• ½ avocado, sliced

• sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

Directions:

1. Heat the cauliflower pancakes as instructed on the box.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the sliced eggs, tomato & avocado.

3. When pancakes are ready, cut into small pieces and mix them into the egg-tomato-avocado mixture. Sprinkle seasoning.

4. Divide into two airtight containers and store in fridge.

5. Each day enjoy one serving.

Pomegranate Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt

• 1 packet unsweetened instant oatmeal

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

• 1 container pomegranate seeds

Directions:

1. You’ll want to make this in two re-sealable containers such as mason jars or plastic containers with lids.

2. Place half of each ingredient (except the pomegranate seeds) in each container.

3. Stir well and then seal the containers.

4. Place in refrigerator overnight (at least six hours).

5. The oats will soften and thicken. If you want to thin out the consistency, add a splash of almond milk and stir.

6. When ready to eat, top with ½ container pomegranate seeds. Enjoy!

Strawberry Banana Split

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons nut butter (Your choice of almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed spread.)

• splash of almond milk

• 1 banana, sliced

• 8 oz. strawberries, sliced (~10-12 strawberries)

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Directions:

1. Place a tablespoon of nut butter & a splash of almond milk into each of two containers. Stir well until the nut butter is smooth. (Heating the nut butter in a microwave for 20 seconds will make it easier to combine.)

2. In each container, add half the banana slices and half the strawberry slices. Stir until all fruit is coated with nut butter. Store containers in fridge.

3. When ready to eat, add one tablespoon chia seeds. Enjoy!