10 Healthy Snacks for On-the-Go 2024

1. Single Serving Nut Packs 

100 calorie packs of unsalted nuts such as almonds, cashew, or pistachios are a perfect grab-n-go snack that is rich in protein and fiber. Nuts contain good cholesterol that is good for the health and packed with energies that will not fade off quickly.

2. Low-Fat String Cheese 

This is a perfect snack for those who are trying to minimize their calorie intake; a stick of part-skim mozzarella string cheese contains about 80 calories, and is a good source of calcium, a mineral that strengthens your bones, and protein. It can be eaten with an apple or a pear to increase the volume of fiber.

3. Edamame Pods

 These young soybeans that come in a pod are a metabolism boosting plant protein and fiber with polyunsaturated fats and only 100-150 calories for half a cup. Because of the mild nutty taste they have, they are quite addictive yet very healthy for the body.

4. Fruited Greek Yogurt

 

Small cups of sheep milk Greek yogurt with pieces of strawberries, peaches or any other fruit of the individual’s choice has carbohydrates and protein combination with 100-130 calories for each cup. The live active cultures may also enhance the body’s immune and digestive systems.

5. Fresh Fruit 

tangerines, plums, grapes, apples, bananas, etc, are wonderful to-go foods. A cup of cubed fruit, or a small piece of whole fruit offers all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber for controlling hunger for 60-100 calories.

6. Hummus and Veggie Tray

Baby carrots, snow peas, strips of bell peppers, broccoli and cauliflower florets dipped in 2 tablespoons of normal or roasted red pepper hummus makes a delicious healthy plant based snack with less than 150 calories.

7. Whole Grain Crackers

Choose the brands that are made only with whole grains, no hydrogenated oils or high sodium content. 3-4 crackers with peanut butter or part-skim ricotta cheese can offer the feeling of fullness and energy.

8. Popcorn 

This whole grain snack food is very low in calories by volume because it is mostly air. Bake it in a single-serving bag or if you prefer add chili powder or nutritional yeast before baking for a guilt-free crunch.

9. Nut Butter and Fruit

One way I like to pack a healthy snack is to spread one ounce of natural almond or cashew butter on apple slices, banana halves, strawberries or celery.

10. Canned chickpeas

 can be drained and roasted with a little oil spray to get that crunchy feel. A serving from a quarter-cup provides plant-based protein and fiber. You can also sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder or cajun seasoning to the needed degree of spiciness.

Combining these 1200-1500 calorie dietitian-recommended snacks with appropriate portions of whole foods during the remainder of the day can address hunger, blood sugar trends, and promote sustained energy to meet the moderate daily calorie goal. Foresight about meals that will be consumed while on the move keeps one from making hasty decisions of having to buy from the vending machine or grabbing a cup of coffee and sweet biscuits and thereby compromise on the perfect day’s plan.