Imagine the horror–it’s afternoon and you feel hungry after lunch, but you also don’t have any healthy and satisfying snacks. That’s snacking anxiety right there. If you have been hit with some before, whether, at your workplace or home, listen up—meal-prepping is your call. Preparing your snacks is such a good idea and can be a total game-changer when a vending machine or packed snacks is all you can think of at the moment. Trust us, nothing can lift your mood faster than having your favourite snack right beside you or inside the fridge, keeping those hunger pangs at bay. If finding a bite of exactly what you’re craving is hard, we have the perfect cure for your snacking dilemma.
If you are running out of healthy snack ideas, try making these 6 insanely good and easy snacks that can be made ahead of time, are perfect for every taste bud, and will last fresh easily for a week.
Granola Clusters
Your store-bought granola bars can never be this satisfying. Super healthy and easy to make, these Granola Clusters can be eaten straight up or can be used to top smoothies or yoghurt. Put together in 10 minutes, with oats, nuts, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and vanilla extract, this snack is crunchy irresistible goodness.
Frittata Muffins
Healthy little Frittata muffins make for the perfect afternoon snack. Packed with protein, and veggies aplenty, these muffins are easy to make on the weekend and can be stored in the refrigerator. Tip: Make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week.
Crunchy Chickpeas
Crispy and spice-loaded on the outside, these crunchy Chickpeas make for a delicious snack. This easy vegetarian snack is protein-rich and super tender on the inside. Much on it during the afternoon or use it as a crunchy topper for soups and salads.
Tortilla Chips
A healthy and convenient alternative to the store-bought nacho chips, these homemade Tortilla chips make the most wonderful, fresh, and crunchy snackable option on a gloomy afternoon. To make them, first, cut your large tortilla wraps into small triangles, then season them with spices of choice and olive oil, and last bake until golden brown.
Soy Sauce Eggs
The Soy Sauce Eggs make the best salty-sweet midday snack. Soaked in a sweet, spicy, and savoury soy sauce mixture, these hard-boiled eggs can last in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can snack on them or pair them with ramen or rice for an easy meal.
Yoghurt Clusters
The one viral recipe that had everyone on the internet go berserk! Yes, we are talking about the Yoghurt Clusters. This no-bake make-ahead snack uses plain Greek yoghurt, fruit of choice, honey, and melted chocolate.
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