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Posted: 3/25/22Updated: 3/25/22
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These healthy office snacks are portable, delicious, and packed with protein to keep you fuelled! Prep them ahead so you have something healthy to reach for when hunger hits.
Any work lunch is not complete without some snacks! These healthy office snacks are so easy to meal prep, and taste delicious even on day 4!
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Whether you are trying to eat healthier, save money, or reduce stress - these office snacks are perfect if you need a little inspiration for work lunches!
Having healthy snacks on hand is essential to staying well fuelled throughout the day, so that you can put in your best work, stay focused, and feel good all day long!
Best of all, the snack recipes in this post contain a good source of protein, that will help keep your energy up all day long!
More Simple snacks
In addition to the recipes in this post, here are some other snack ideas:
- trail mix, or healthy nuts such as almonds: ¼ cup is around 175 calories, and should be good to give you a boost of energy to power through the afternoon lull. Portion out your trail mix / nuts so that they are easy to grab and go!
- fruit: apples are great for an afternoon snack. We also love adding protein in the form of cheese or nut butter (1.5 oz is one serving size).
- smoothies: this one is hard if you don't work at home. But, a green smoothie is a great mid-afternoon snack to keep your energy levels up!
- hummus: is so versatile! Use it as a dip with veggies, spread it on rice cakes, or roll it up in tortillas (how about with some cucumber slices?).
FAQ
How long do these office snacks last?
Most of these snacks will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, and some are freezer friendly (see each recipe for specific details). If you want to prep snacks for the whole week, you can do a second meal prep session mid-week, or you can choose freezer-friendly snack ideas.
How do you squeeze in time to meal prep snacks, in amongst meal prepping breakfast, lunches, or dinners?
Just like prepping whole meals, you can squeeze in snack meal prep here and there in mini meal prep sessions. If you're limited for time, choose easy snacks that just involve portioning things out (such as the bento boxes below) or greek yogurt fruit dip (which takes just 5 minutes to prep)!
Meal Prep Tip
Pro tip if you love snacks: pack a bento box with an assortment of these sweet and savoury healthy office snacks, so that you have options when the cravings hit! We love these 3 compartment glass bento boxes for prepping snacks.
Savory Snacks
10 Minute English Muffin Pizza Recipe
This 10 minute English muffin pizza recipe is loved by kids for an easy lunch, and makes a delicious afternoon snack! They are easy to prep ahead and freeze, and can be made with whatever veggies you have on hand.
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Black Bean Baked Taquitos
These simple black bean baked taquitos have a creamy sweet potato and black bean filling and are baked to crispy perfection. Vegetarian, and works great for meal prep!
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Cheesy Spinach Quinoa Cups
These cheesy spinach quinoa cups are a high protein, veggie-packed snack! Portable, freezer-friendly, and great for meal prep.
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ULTRA Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are the tastiest and crunchiest snack you will find. Using the air fryer cuts the cook time down to 15 minutes, and they are so much crispier than in the oven! Vegan and gluten-free, these crispy roasted chickpeas are an awesome healthier snack.
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10 Minute Cashew 'Queso'
Cashew queso is a rich and creamy vegan dip that is bursting with cheesy flavor. Ready in 10 minutes, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and meal prep friendly.
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Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is kicked up a notch with sweet potatoes, chipotle and lime. This hummus is lower in calories than regular hummus, although you'd never know it!
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Instant Pot Egg Bites
Instant Pot egg bites are soft, creamy, and easy to customize with your favorite add ins! Perfect for breakfast or meal prep, they are low carb and freezer-friendly.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Air fryer hard boiled eggs are cooked through in 16 minutes, peel easily, and are perfectly cooked each and every time! This is such a simple way to cook them.
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7 Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins
Light, fluffy, and never soggy, these egg muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go! Freezer and fridge-friendly, this recipe is perfect for reheating- it is never wet or squishy. 7 tried and true flavor variations are included.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This roasted red pepper dip is creamy, delicious, and a little bit spicy! Serve with chips and veggies for the perfect party snack.
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Sweet Snacks
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Snack Bars
These chocolate almond quinoa snack bars are fudgy, with a little crunch from toasted quinoa, and a sprinkling of sea salt on top. A great meal prep snack to enjoy throughout the week.
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Perfect No Bake Energy Bites (+ 7 Flavors!)
Showing you how to make PERFECT no bake energy bites- never crumbly, full of flavor, and seven different flavor add ins!
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Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus
This creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack! Perfect for dipping fruit and pretzels in, it's made with chickpeas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetened with maple syrup.
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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
These black bean brownies are fudgy, rich, and so satisfying! The perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things lighter: no refined sugar, grain-free, and 125 calories per brownie!
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Coconut and Carrot High Protein Muffins
These carrot lentil protein muffins are a great kid-friendly snack, filled with sneaky lentils to add healthy protein, fibre and nutrients. You'd never guess there were lentils in them!
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Berry Quinoa Yogurt Parfaits (Make Ahead)
These easy meal prep berry quinoa yogurt parfaits are packed full of protein thanks to greek yogurt and a scoop of quinoa!
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Coconut Date Balls
These coconut date balls are fast and simple to make, and are vegan, gluten-free and paleo! They only require 4 ingredients to make with no refined sugars, and are perfect healthier treat for kids and adults.
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Healthy Blueberry Muffins (Crunchy Tops!)
Healthy blueberry muffins are tender and soft, loaded with juicy blueberries, and have crunchy golden tops. With greek yogurt, whole wheat flour, no refined sugar and a TON of blueberries!
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Easy Homemade Protein Bars (Cinnamon Roll)
Easy homemade protein bars that taste just like a cinnamon roll! Save yourself money by making your own protein bars; they are no-bake, made with a few simple ingredients and soooo much better than store-bought!
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Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chocolate chia pudding is a healthy meal prep breakfast or snack, packed with protein and healthy fats. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this meal prep recipe makes four breakfasts in under 10 minutes.
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Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip (3 ways!)
Creamy greek yogurt fruit dip makes you feel like you're indulging in something decadent, but is made with good for you ingredients! Creamy, slightly sweet, and perfect for dunking your favorite fruit. 3 flavors: chocolate, key lime and almond butter.
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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.
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mariegallen says
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I always love finding new snack ideas! These would be perfect for when those afternoon cravings hit. What a perfect collection of recipes...I want to try them ALL! Especially your quinoa parfaits!
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