I’m often asked what I feed our girls for snacks.
Actually, if I am honest, several of our snack food items are usually added together to make lunch.
We homeschool and run our business from home so my snack ideas apply to what Dave and I eat, too.
It’s just the 4 of us so we are pretty laid back with our meals.
We often eat lunch around the island in the kitchen chatting about school, work, or what needs to be done in the afternoon.
I don’t like to meal plan so at lunch we brainstorm what’s for dinner.
I have some GO-TO dinners that we rotate to keep things simple.
Here Are Some Of My Snack (aka lunch) Ideas
You can eat these snacks if you are trying to lose weight but be sure to stick to small servings and don’t eat your trigger foods.
By the way, you may be tempted to judge my choices.
That’s ok.
We don’t eat perfectly all the time.
I try to make sure we eat a combo of fat, protein, and carbs for meals but sometimes our snacks are sometimes a little carb-heavy.
1. Fresh fruit
Whatever deliciousness is in season and organic whenever possible.
2. Veggies
Carrots, radishes, sugar snap peas, celery, peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
3. Eggs
Boiled, scrambled, or fried – we have eggs at least 3 times a week, if not more.
4. Almond Flour Muffins
This is a recipe I like to use.
Related: I found this Kids Mood Plus supplement that really helps stabilize our moods around here.
5. Cheese
Cheddar cheese or cheese sticks. Raw or organic when we can get it.
6. Beef Jerky
Organic grass-fed meat is the healthiest. We like these Graze Sticks and Organic Pacific Gold Strips.
7. Protein Shakes
Our favorite brand is the Isagenix Isalean Protein Meal Replacement Shakes.(most days it’s my lunch)
8. Handful of Nuts
I usually have a variety of raw nuts on hand (cashews, pecans, or almonds).
9. Pancakes or Waffles
We eat “breakfast for dinner” a lot and I make extra pancakes when I do. I make these pancakes that are gluten-free and packed with protein (get the recipe here).
10. Applesauce
The girls like to add cinnamon to theirs.
I often add this collagen for protein without changing the taste or texture.
11. Popcorn
We use an air popper. You should avoid eating microwave popcorn because it’s full of toxins. (read more about that here)
12. Hot Chocolate
My easy recipe is heated milk, raw cocoa powder, a scoop of protein, and stevia to taste.
13. Apples
Usually, we eat them with organic peanut butter or almond butter.
14. Hummus
We use veggie sticks, organic crackers, or organic tortilla chips to dip with.
15. Ants-on-a-log
Celery sticks with organic peanut butter topped with raisins.
16. Dill Pickles
I get mine at Traders Joe’s since it’s the only reasonably priced organic ones I can find.
17. Organic Greek Yogurt
Regular yogurt has too much sugar and added ingredients.
18. Organic Granola Bars
I get organic brands for the kids but try to avoid them myself because they are a trigger food for me. I never can eat just one.
19. Protein Bars
Our favorite is the Isagenix Chocolate Peanut or Decadence Bars since they are packed with low glycemic macros and grass-fed whey protein.
If I don’t have them on hand I may grab an organic protein bar at the grocery store.
The kids organic Z-Bars don’t have much protein but will work for my girls during soccer season.
20. Pea Chips
We use pea chips just like carrot sticks or organic tortilla chips to dip with.
21. Homemade Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
(click here to get my recipe)
22. Organic Crackers with Cheese or Peanut Butter
Again, I usually get organic or grain-free almond crackers whenever possible.
23. Trail Mix
I often just mix together organic craisins and cashews.
24. Deviled Eggs
Replace mayo with Greek yogurt to make them healthier.
25. Chickpea Poppers
Thoroughly dry canned chickpeas. Spritz with extra-virgin olive oil, season with dried oregano and garlic salt, and roast at 400° until crisp.
26. Oatmeal
We add stevia, cinnamon, collagen, and a scoop of grass-fed whey protein.
27. Guacamole
We use carrot sticks or organic tortilla chips to dip with.
This Is How We Eat More Protein
Collagen Peptides |Unflavored Powder
Adequate protein is important for all of us even our kids. We attempt to eat some protein with every snack.
It doesn’t always happen but that’s my plan.
If I find my girls are snacking on too many high-carb foods I have them make a “quick shake”
Basically, it’s a scoop of protein in a shaker bottle with 8 oz of water and ice.
They gulp it down and go about their business.
I add collagen to as many foods as I can for the added protein and health benefits, too.
It mixes easily with cold or hot foods such as oatmeal or applesauce.
You can’t even taste it.
I get mine in bulk on Amazon.
Did This Give You Some Snack Ideas?
I hope this gave you some ideas that will help you make snack time (or lunch) easier.
I’m all about keeping things simple.
I don’t like to meal prep so having some of these healthier foods on hand all the time helps us make quick snacks and meals without a lot of hassle.
What other snack ideas do you have?
