Ever since I began lifting, I am hungry ALL THE TIME! But hey, I'm definitely not complaining; I love eating! I find that eating every 2-3 hours works best for me. MyFitnessPal is a lifesaver when it comes to tracking my food. When I lay in bed at night, I like to track my meals for the following day to save myself some time.
I love to snack between meals so I thought I'd share a few of my favorite go-to healthy snacks that I enjoy at home, work, on the way to the gym, and while running errands!
1. Light and Fit Greek Vanilla Nonfat Yogurt
/ Nutrition Facts: 0g total fat, 9g carbs, 12g protein
I probably eat this every single day. You're probably thinking, "but Heather, don't you get sick of eating it," and the answer is no because I like to switch it up! One day I'll add 2 tbs of KIND cinnamon, dark chocolate, or peanut butter granola or sliced almonds and fresh fruit. When I pick my fruit at the grocery store, I typically pick the berries that are on sale; right now strawberries are the less expensive than blueberries and raspberries. I'll add about 50g of whatever fruit I have on hand.
2. Power Crunch Bar / Nutrition Facts: 13g total fat, 10g carbs, 13g protein
Power Crunch Bars are absolutely delicious. They taste like those wafer bars you find in the cookie aisle. I normally have a hard time reaching my fat intake goal for the day, so I like to have one of these bars. At the same time, it also helps to satisfy my sweet tooth. Hint: go for the chocolate mint one - it tastes like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies!
3. Toast with peanut butter & banana slices / Nutrition Facts: 9g total fat, 18g carbs, 7g protein
Super simple snack and I'm sure you know how delicious this combination is. I typically use 1 slice of the 45 calorie Sara Lee honey wheat bread, 1 tbs of JIF creamy natural peanut butter, and about 25g of a banana (about 1/3). Easy, delicious, and filling!
4. Skinny Girl Popcorn / Nutrition Facts: 6g total fat, 28g carbs, 3g protein
Who doesn't love popcorn? I like making popcorn that includes 1 serving so I don't over eat. I like to pack it for work or enjoy it while watching my favorite tv show. It's low in fat, has volume, and just is an overall yummy salty snack. Add a pickle on the side and you're good to go!
5. Homemade deli snack tray / Nutrition Facts: varies upon portion
Lately, I've been creating my own deli snack trays to either eat at home or on my break at work. You can add your favorite veggies for your micronutrients, boiled eggs for your source of protein and fat, and maybe even a serving of crackers for some added carbohydrates. It's a great mid-day snack and very easy to make when you're short on time.
Examples:
- cucumbers, grapes tomatoes, almonds, turkey deli meat, and carrots
- strawberries, cubed cheese, turkey deli meat, cucumbers, and crackers
- boiled eggs, apple slices, blueberries, celery sticks, and carrots
/ Nutrition Facts: 0g total fat, 9g carbs, 12g proteinI probably eat this every single day. You're probably thinking, "but Heather, don't you get sick of eating it," and the answer is no because I like to switch it up! One day I'll add 2 tbs of KIND cinnamon, dark chocolate, or peanut butter granola or sliced almonds and fresh fruit. When I pick my fruit at the grocery store, I typically pick the berries that are on sale; right now strawberries are the less expensive than blueberries and raspberries. I'll add about 50g of whatever fruit I have on hand.
2. Power Crunch Bar / Nutrition Facts: 13g total fat, 10g carbs, 13g protein
Power Crunch Bars are absolutely delicious. They taste like those wafer bars you find in the cookie aisle. I normally have a hard time reaching my fat intake goal for the day, so I like to have one of these bars. At the same time, it also helps to satisfy my sweet tooth. Hint: go for the chocolate mint one - it tastes like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies!
3. Toast with peanut butter & banana slices / Nutrition Facts: 9g total fat, 18g carbs, 7g protein
Super simple snack and I'm sure you know how delicious this combination is. I typically use 1 slice of the 45 calorie Sara Lee honey wheat bread, 1 tbs of JIF creamy natural peanut butter, and about 25g of a banana (about 1/3). Easy, delicious, and filling!
4. Skinny Girl Popcorn / Nutrition Facts: 6g total fat, 28g carbs, 3g protein
Who doesn't love popcorn? I like making popcorn that includes 1 serving so I don't over eat. I like to pack it for work or enjoy it while watching my favorite tv show. It's low in fat, has volume, and just is an overall yummy salty snack. Add a pickle on the side and you're good to go!
5. Homemade deli snack tray / Nutrition Facts: varies upon portion
Lately, I've been creating my own deli snack trays to either eat at home or on my break at work. You can add your favorite veggies for your micronutrients, boiled eggs for your source of protein and fat, and maybe even a serving of crackers for some added carbohydrates. It's a great mid-day snack and very easy to make when you're short on time.
Examples:
- cucumbers, grapes tomatoes, almonds, turkey deli meat, and carrots
- strawberries, cubed cheese, turkey deli meat, cucumbers, and crackers
- boiled eggs, apple slices, blueberries, celery sticks, and carrots
My Meal Prep Essentials
I'd love to hear what your favorite go-to healthy snacks are!
Leave a comment below.
to measure my food, but if you don't own one, grab about 3 medium sized strawberries and slice them however you like and then top french toast. I used Walden Farms maple syrup because its 0 calories and tastes amazing, but you can definitely use your choice of maple syrup. Optional: add whipped cream and/or powdered sugar
