A lot of these snacks are not new to me, I've just been especially interested in them these days. However, there is one exception to that which I will point out. I have been more hungry these days since my baby is supposed to be putting on some weight right now so I've been trying my best to have healthy snacks around since I eat pretty frequently and don't want to eat the same things all the time. I definitely have some splurges here and there (one of which I mention near the end), but I know it's best for me and my baby to stick to the healthy options, plus I feel better and enjoy these foods anyway. Let's jump right in!
For me this is usually a meal (typically breakfast, though sometimes lunch) rather than a snack, but I do sometimes make a smoothie in the afternoon or make one on a Saturday morning before making a more elaborate breakfast a little later in the morning.
I talk plenty about my love for popcorn in the linked post, but it remains true. Just made this today : )
I find these bars to be a great way to get a bunch of seeds into my diet that might not be there otherwise. I reduced the amount of brown sugar in these and don't usually use the dried fruit anymore, so the sugar content is a bit lower than what it used to be. I like to switch up the nuts and seeds, too. Lately I've been putting some chia seeds in place of some of the flax.
Dark chocolate almond milk is definitely one of my splurges health-wise. There is 17 grams of sugar per 8 oz. cup in this but I never drink that much at a time, and I feel I can justify it because of the calcium. I don't think all splurges need justification, but I have this often enough that my reason makes me feel better : )
These are a new snack to me which I found out about from my Love with Food box. I recently heard about this subscription box and thought it looked fun, and there was a coupon to get a discount on your first box. I gave it a go and loved it! These (though a sample size) were one of the items in my first box and they also sent a coupon. I went out and bought them at Target shortly after discovering them, and they happened to be on sale, too! These are a bit pricey, but so are most other healthy packaged snacks. I think they're a great option for a convenient, healthy, on the go snack, and I will definitely purchase them again. They'd be especially good for travelling.
Speaking of Love with Food, when I signed up they gave me a referral link! I honestly don't know what the benefit is for me because I haven't checked, but I know that YOU can get your first box for $5.99 instead of $9.99. That's what I paid for my first box and the value was higher than what I paid for sure. Plus it was fun to receive in the mail! Let me know if you decide to get a box (there is no obligation to continue getting the box, you just need to cancel the subscription). I'd love to hear if you like it!
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