Healthy Snacking Made Easy: 16 Delicious Options for Your Office Drawer
The Struggle is Real: Finding Filling Snacks Without the Fat
When you’re stuck at your desk, it’s easy to crave unhealthy snacks. But what if you could satisfy your cravings without compromising your health goals? We’ve got you covered! After scouring Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, we realized that ordering snacks online and having them delivered to your office might be the way to go. Plus, buying in bulk can be more cost-effective.
Snack Attack: 16 Healthy Options to Try
Oatmeal: A Filling Favorite
Rich in protein and fiber, oatmeal is a great snack option. Mix it with milk or yogurt for added protein and calcium. ($2.88 for one box)
Babybel Cheese: A Childhood Favorite Grows Up
Remember that cheese you loved as a kid? It’s still a great option! Rich in calcium, Babybel cheese comes in a light alternative with only 50 calories. ($1.98 with coupon)
Luna Bars: Gluten-Free and Filling
These bars are now gluten-free and packed with three grams of dietary fiber and nine grams of protein. ($0.99, varies, and can be purchased in bulk)
Laughing Cow Cheese: Savory and Satisfying
One wedge has only 35 calories, but will curb your craving for savory foods. ($2.98)
Baked Cheetos: A Guilty Pleasure Gets a Healthy Makeover
These 100-calorie mini bites are easy to track and regulate. Plus, they have 0 trans fat! ($2.75 for one box)
Hummus: A Healthy Dip Option
A quarter cup of hummus and three carrot sticks is only 80 calories. Sabra is low-fat, Kosher, gluten-free, and a great substitute for cream cheese or mayo. (Single serving Sabras hummus for $2.99 in stores)
Popcorn Kernels: A Healthy Snack Option (If You’re Allowed to Cook at Work)
Half a cup of popcorn kernels has 12 grams of protein. Just be mindful of added ingredients! ($2.00)
FruitBu Fruit Leathers: A Sweet Treat Without the Guilt
Each fruit leather has one serving of fruit and only 40 calories. ($0.79 for one fruit leather)
Raw Peanuts: A Protein-Packed Snack
One cup of peanuts contains 37 grams of protein! ($2.29/lb)
Sunflower Seeds: A Nutritious Alternative
One ounce of sunflower seeds contains 10 milligrams of vitamin E. ($2.99 for a 1lb bag)
Turkey Jerky: A Lean Protein Option
Krave uses exclusively lean cuts, and their jerky is high in protein with under 90 calories per serving. ($3.09)
Beef Jerky: A Convenient Energy Boost
Many people eat jerky before a workout to keep their energy up. It’s a quick dose of protein with only 80 calories. ($2.59 for one)
Sweet Potato Chips: A Healthier Chip Option
These chips have fewer ingredients and no weird phosphates. Just sweet potato, oil, and salt! ($2.98)
Annie’s Granola Bars: A Guilt-Free Treat
These bars have eight grams of whole grains and no gluten or artificial fat. ($2.42 for one box)
Veggie Chips: A Healthier Alternative to Potato Chips
While not the healthiest option, these chips have less fat than regular potato chips. Just be mindful of portion sizes! ($2.88)
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