57 Healthy Snacks That Will Get You Through The Work Day
Fact: These snacks will also cure any "Sunday Scaries," too.
You know how Team Delish likes to cure their Sunday Scaries? By making sure we've got plenty of snacks on hand during the work week. We've all been there: You're at your workplace (home, or the office, or your fave coffee shop...), and you don't have any snacks? The horror! Getting from breakfast to lunch and lunch to dinner without noshing on something is hard. We'd never skip snacking altogether, especially since enjoying a midday bite is actually great for your metabolism (and your mental health), so set yourself up for success with a healthier, homemade option. Whether you like salty, sweet, crunchy (or all three!), there are plenty of snack ideas here for you for wherever you work. Check out our 57 healthy work snacks—they’re sure to curb your hanger and help you get through whatever your day throws at you.
Working from home? We’ve all made the mistake of thinking we don’t need to prepare for what we’ll eat during the day when we’re WFH. Then we found ourselves without a plan, eating a pickle out of the fridge every time we went by instead of a proper meal 😱. Same goes for snacks. If you’ve got them prepared ahead of time, it’ll be way easier to reach for something healthy. You do have your whole kitchen at your disposal, so spare a few minutes of your day to whip up snacks that are slightly more involved. Try our California sushi bites, our steamed edamame, or our stovetop popcorn (try it with different toppings!). You’ll be SO glad you made the effort.
If you’re not working from within the comfort of your own home, your snacks need to be just as yummy, easy to grab, but also portable. Instead of things that need to be eaten right away or kept refrigerated, you’re going to want shelf-stable snacks that can sit out. Craving something salty? Try our curry-lime cashews or our air fryer crunchy chili spiced chickpeas. More into sweets? Try our air fryer GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies or our peanut butter protein balls. You can control what goes into them, meaning these healthy snacks will always win out over last-minute store-bought options.
If you really don’t have the time to make your own (we’ve ALL been there), check out our favorite healthy snacks to buy. Don't forget the main events—we’ve got quick, healthy breakfasts, lunches for work, and healthy dinners too.
Cucumber Sushi
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with veggies, this cucumber sushi will become your new favorite addition to your mid-day snack routine. It might not be “real sushi,” but it sure is delicious!
Get the Cucumber Sushi recipe.
BLAT Toasts
Bruschetta, be warned: BLAT toasts have arrived. Topped with avocado, romaine, sliced tomato, and crispy bacon, these mini toasts pack big BLT flavor in a few small bites.
Get the BLAT Toasts recipe.
Cinnamon Roll Power Bites
These "power balls" are exactly what they sound like: perfect little bites of energy that will satisfy that sweet craving. All ingredients come together in just 10 minutes to form sweet, soft, chewy balls that are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.
Get the Cinnamon Roll Power Bites recipe.
Watermelon Pizza
Picture this: juicy watermelon slices serving as the base for fragrant herbs, tangy red onion, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta? And no, we're not talking salad (though our watermelon feta salad is great). Instead, embrace the unexpected and make a watermelon pizza as a snack instead.
Get the Watermelon Pizza recipe.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Tossing fruit in a blender beats cooking and washing dishes (and that's coming from people who cook for a living). With this easy recipe, all you need are a few staple pantry ingredients and 5 minutes, you’ll have a versatile, filling, and quick smoothie on your hands to keep you going through the day.
Get the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie recipe.
Antipasto Bites
These antipasto skewers are the snack of our dreams. Feel free to swap your faves in and out to customize these (pepperoncinis for olives, chicken tortellini for cheese...).
Get the Antipasto Bites recipe.
Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Fries
Meet the love child of two iconic breakfasts: toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and savory avocado toast. Their superpowers combine in these irresistible avocado fries, which rely on the magical air fryer for their crisp texture, rather than deep frying.
Sour Patch Grapes
Put down that bag of candy! This magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.
Get the Sour Patch Grapes recipe.
Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
Get the Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars recipe.
Veggie Peel Chips
Food is expensive these days, and there’s no reason to waste good-for-you and tasty vegetable peels that often get discarded. Instead, turn them into a crispy snack everyone will love. Serve as is or alongside a tasty dip, like our caramelized onion dip, ranch, or queso!
Get the Veggie Peel Chips recipe.
Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these snack-able chickpeas are delicious as a crunchy topper for salads, creamy soups, or grain bowls, too. You can also toss them with hot popcorn for a pretty killer, protein-packed movie snack.
Get the Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas recipe.
Herby Baked Falafel Bites With Spicy Mint Tahini Dip
Pistachios, mint, cilantro, dill, and parsley combine to turn these a lovely shade of green. Bonus: These falafel are baked, not fried, to make them healthier with less mess.
Get the Herby Baked Falafel Bites With Spicy Mint Tahini Dip recipe.
Keto Tortilla Chips
With only two foundational ingredients, these keto-friendly chips are so easy to make! Crispy and salty, they're just what we crave when 3 p.m. snack time rolls around. We seasoned ours with chili and garlic powder but you can keep it simple with salt and pepper, or use any of your favorite seasonings.
Get the Keto Tortilla Chips recipe.
Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Simply cook the eggs to your desired doneness in your air fryer, then shock them in an ice bath, and you will have perfectly boiled (ok, air fried) eggs. You could eat them as they are with a bit of salt and pepper or turn them into these delicious maple bacon deviled eggs.
Get the Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe.
Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly apps that are just as perfect for snacking on throughout the day as they are in a game day spread.
Get the Bacon Guac Bombs recipe.
Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini for snacking and easier packing in lunch boxes for emergency work snacks. 😊
Get the Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
BLT Egglets
Looking for an easy, quick low-carb snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.
Get the BLT Egglets recipe.
Curry-Lime Cashews
Sure, a handful of these tasty nuts curbs hunger pangs, but they’re more than just a snack. Try these chopped up as a crunchy topping on your favorite roasted vegetables or atop a spoonful of vegan yogurt.
Get the Curry-Lime Cashews recipe.
Melon Prosciutto Skewers
If you haven't experienced the flavor combo of prosciutto + melon, get on it STAT. It's the ultimate in sweet and salty that will keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.
Get the Melon Prosciutto Skewers recipe.
Green Smoothie
For those days when we really need to get a boost of greens, we turn to this perfect green smoothie. Packed with good-for-you fruits and veggies, this smoothie has everything you need to keep you full and energized till dinner. Plus, it's downright delicious.
Get the Green Smoothie recipe.
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