Ready for a post-holiday reset? If you're looking for some better-for-you snack ideas, check out these healthy snacks that I've been lovely lately including fruits, veggies, nuts, protein, and more!
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Every holiday season, I tell myself I won't over-indulge. But when the holiday season ends, I can definitely feel - and see - that I enjoyed all of those Christmas cookies, adult beverages, and then some a little too much. So now it's time for a post-holiday reset. I'm trading sugar and a lot of the processed junk for wholesome, nutritious foods (and honestly, I've never craved vegetables more).
One area of my diet that I definitely needed to work on was snacking. During the holiday season, it was way too easy to grab a sugary snack - homemade Christmas cookies and candies, and those damn addictive Little Debbie's Christmas Tree Cakes! As someone who loves grabbing snacks throughout the day, I knew I had to make some changes.
Healthy Snacks I've Been Eating
I gave myself the first week of January to do a fridge clean out and cook what was left from the holiday season (we try not to waste food around here). The following week, I headed to Sprouts and Trader Joe's to stock up on healthier choices. I made sure to grab a ton of good snacks - especially things I could just grab and enjoy. I also made sure to prep what I could to make grab-and-go snacking even easier.
If you're looking for post-holiday reset snack ideas, here's a list of what I've been nibbling on. These snacks are pretty simple and easy to find, too, even if you don't have stores like Sprouts, Trader Joe's, or Whole Foods near you.
Nuts
- Nuts About Rosemary Mix (Trader Joe's)
- Banana Dusted Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts (Nuts.com)
- Dark chocolate almonds
Dairy
- Cracker cut cheese (Hungryroot)
- Low-fat plain Greek yogurt (to top with honey, cinnamon, and blueberries)
- Low-fat cottage cheese
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Noosa yogurt (especially the Cinnamon Roll flavor)
Meat/Protein
- Mighty Sparks Honey and Jalapeño Chicken snack sticks
- Chomps turkey jerky snack sticks
- Crunchy chickpeas
- Tofu jerky
Fruits and Veggies
- Watermelon chunks
- Apple slices
- Fresh berries
- Baby carrots
- Dried mango strips
- Dried apricots
- Diced coconut (Nuts.com)
- Dried mixed berries
- Mini sweet peppers
- Barnana Dark Chocolate Dipped Chewy Banana Bites
- Mini cucumbers
- Freeze-Dried Fig Slices (Trader Joe's)
- Mushroom Crisps
Eat dried fruits in moderation because they can be high in sugar and cause digestive issues.
Dips
- Olive Tapenade Hummus
- Guacamole
- Fresh salsa
- Dill Pickle Garlic Dipping Sauce (Hungryroot)
- Almond butter
Crackers and Other Grains
- Milton's Gluten Free Crackers (Everything and Salt & Vinegar)
- Ozery buns and rounds
Pickled Foods
- Pickled beet chunks
- Olives
- Gherkins
Eat pickled foods in moderation because they can be high in sodium and cause digestive issues.
I've also swapped my afternoon Coke Zero for kombucha or hot tea. Simple swaps that are delicious and satisfy my snacking cravings. What are your favorite healthy snacks?
