Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank! These 31 easy, affordable, and nutritious snack ideas are perfect for keeping your energy up throughout the day.
1. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter
- Slice an apple and serve with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter for a protein-packed treat.
2. Greek Yogurt and Honey
- Top plain Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of granola.
3. Veggie Sticks and Hummus
- Pair carrot, celery, or cucumber sticks with your favorite hummus.
4. Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Prep a few hard-boiled eggs at the start of the week for a quick grab-and-go snack.
5. Popcorn
- Air-pop popcorn and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt or nutritional yeast.
6. Banana Oat Energy Bites
- Combine mashed banana, oats, and chocolate chips into bite-sized balls; refrigerate to set.
7. Cottage Cheese and Pineapple
- Mix 1/2 cup cottage cheese with fresh pineapple chunks for a sweet-savory combo.
8. Rice Cakes with Avocado
- Spread mashed avocado on a rice cake and top with chili flakes or a dash of lime.
9. Frozen Grapes
- Wash and freeze grapes for a refreshing snack.
10. Trail Mix
- Make a budget-friendly trail mix with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
11. Tuna and Crackers
- Mix canned tuna with a little olive oil or yogurt and serve with whole-grain crackers.
12. Edamame
- Steam frozen edamame, sprinkle with salt, and enjoy warm or cold.
13. Homemade Applesauce
- Cook peeled, chopped apples with a little water and cinnamon, then mash.
14. Roasted Chickpeas
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil and spices, roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.
15. Celery with Cream Cheese
- Fill celery sticks with cream cheese and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
16. Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups
- Spread peanut butter on a tortilla, add a banana, roll up, and slice.
17. Boiled Sweet Potato Slices
- Steam or boil sweet potato slices and sprinkle with cinnamon.
18. Cucumber and Turkey Roll-Ups
- Wrap slices of turkey around cucumber sticks for a protein boost.
19. Smoothie Popsicles
- Blend yogurt, fruit, and a little honey, then freeze in molds.
20. Baked Tortilla Chips and Salsa
- Cut whole-grain tortillas into triangles, bake until crisp, and serve with salsa.
21. DIY Granola Bars
- Combine oats, honey, and peanut butter, press into a pan, and refrigerate to set.
22. Stuffed Dates
- Fill pitted dates with almond butter and top with a sprinkle of sea salt.
23. Zucchini Chips
- Thinly slice zucchini, season, and bake until crispy.
24. Egg Muffins
- Whisk eggs, veggies, and cheese, pour into muffin tins, and bake.
25. Peanut Butter and Celery Boats
- Fill celery sticks with peanut butter and top with raisins for a fun “ants on a log” snack.
26. Mini Caprese Skewers
- Thread cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil onto toothpicks.
27. Avocado Egg Salad
- Mix mashed avocado with chopped boiled eggs and season with salt and pepper.
28. Cucumber Sushi
- Roll veggies, avocado, and cream cheese in thin cucumber strips.
29. Frozen Yogurt Bark
- Spread yogurt on a tray, top with fruit, and freeze; break into pieces.
30. Baked Apple Chips
- Slice apples thinly, sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake at 200°F until crisp.
31. Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit
- Cook quick oats and top with sliced banana or berries for a warm snack.
Prep Time: Varies (5-20 minutes)
Cooking Time: Minimal to none for most recipes
Kcal: Varies by recipe (50-200 kcal per serving)
With these simple and cost-effective ideas, you can snack smart and save money!