Snack Attack: Tips for Healthy Snacking Plus 50 Clean Vegetarian Snack Recipes to Try

February is National Snack Food Month, so we’re celebrating all things snacks — sweet, salty, and everything in between. While not all snacks are good for you, when you make nutrient-rich choices, they can absolutely be a healthy addition to your diet — filling you up, providing a mid-day energy boost, and even satisfying those pesky cravings.  

This month on the Vibrant Health blog, we’re sharing our go-to tips for healthy snacking plus 50 vegetarian snack recipes to try!  

6 Fool-Proof Tips for Healthy Snacking  

1. Be Mindful of Added Sugars  
2. Read Food Labels Like a Pro 
3. Skip the Package & Choose Whole Foods  
4. Snack Mindfully 
5. Add in Healthy Fats 
6. When in Doubt, Bring Your Own Snack   

 

1. Be Mindful of Added Sugars: Store-bought snacks such as yogurts and granola bars can be loaded with added sugar, so it’s important to read nutrition labels carefully! It’s best to opt for low-sugar options or snacks that are naturally sweetened with fruit, honey, or maple syrup. Check out some delicious ideas below! 

 

2. Read Food Labels Like a Pro: We understand how deciphering nutrition labels can be extremely confusing. Between complicated ingredients and shiny marketing claims, it can be overwhelming. Sound familiar? Here’s how you can dissect food labels like a pro! 

 

3. Skip the Package & Choose Whole Foods: With all of that said, when it comes to healthy snacks, your best bet is to skip the packaged snacks altogether when possible. Instead, reach for the real deal: clean whole foods. Think of anything that doesn’t come with a food label such as fruits and vegetables, homemade granola bars, nuts, and seeds. 

 

4. 4. Snack Mindfully: Just as important as what you eat is how you eat. When it comes to snack time, don’t rush through it! Instead, slow down and eat mindfully. This includes taking a deep breath, being present by focusing on the food that’s in front of you and sitting down at the table (instead of running around or eating in the car). 
5. Add in Healthy Fats: When it comes to choosing a good-for-you snack, healthy fats are your friend! Nuts, seeds, and avocados are all excellent sources of healthy fats — and you can find plenty of ideas below on how to mix these into your snack rotation.  

 

6. When in Doubt, Bring Your Own Snack: When in doubt, BYOS (Bring Your Own Snack)! Vending machines, office snack bowls, and convenient stores can be unreliable when it comes to healthy snacking. Instead, BYOS from home! This gives you 100% control over what goes into your food — including all the ingredients and potential allergens. To get you started, we compiled 50 healthy vegetarian snack recipes from around the web! 

 

Snacktime: 50 Healthy Vegetarian Snack Recipes  

 

From homemade granola bars & protein bites to delicious, creamy dips, we’ve got you covered when it comes to snack time. Here’s a roundup of 50 healthy snack recipes to make at home!  

 

1. On-the-Go No-Bake Fruit & Nut Bar 
2. Cranberry Oatmeal Bars  
3. Pecan No-Bake Granola Bar  
4. Citrus Turmeric No Bake Immunity Bites  
5. No Bake Pomegranate Bites  
6. No-Bake Granola Bars 
7. Toasted Coconut Granola Snack Bars  
8. Chocolate Covered Matcha Energy Bites  
9. Chocolate Coconut Power Bites  
10. Date Power Bites  
11. Max-Out Protein Balls  
12. Cinnamon Swirl No-Bake Protein Balls  
13. Miniature Avocado Toasts  
14. Oven Roasted Chickpeas  
15. Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries  
16.  Cucumber Roll Ups  
17.  Sea Salt & Garlic Kale Chips  
18.  Homemade Pita Chips  
19.  Baked Carrot Chips  
20.  Stovetop Popcorn  
21. Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds  
22.  Savory Trail Mix Popcorn  
23. Banana Pecan Vibrance Smoothie  
24. Tropical Daydream Smoothie Bowl 
25. Strawberry Dream Smoothie   
26. Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl  
27. Get Your Greens Smoothie Bowl  
28. Minty Blueberry Smoothie Bowl 
29. Kiwi Kale Sunrise Smoothie    
30. Zingy Ginger Turmeric Smoothie  
31. Bee Vibrant Ginger Smoothie  
32. Avocado Matcha Kale Smoothie 
33. Apple Celery Smoothie Bowl 
34. Beet of Your Heart Smoothie Bowl   
35. Pitaya & Berries Smoothie   
36. Sweet & Salty Trail Mix  
37. Mango Chia Seed Pudding  
38. Matcha Tea Fudge   
39. Apple Chips  
40. Apple and Almond Butter Bites  
41. Banana “Sushi”  
42. Zucchini Muffins  
43. Blueberry Superfood Ice Pops  
44.  Super Creamy Hummus (with 5 Flavor Variations)  
45.  Easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Dip  
46.  5-Ingredient Best Guacamole Recipe  
47.  Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip  
48.  Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip 
49. Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt  
50. Spicy Green Cashew Dip  

 

Granola Bars, Bites & Protein Balls  

 

Why not skip the store-bought varieties and make your own bars? These healthy DIY granola bars, bites and bars are sure to fill you up and give you sustained energy throughout the day!  

 

1. On-the-Go No-Bake Fruit & Nut Bar  
2. Cranberry Oatmeal Bars  
3. Pecan No-Bake Granola Bar  
4. Citrus Turmeric No Bake Immunity Bites  
5. No Bake Pomegranate Bites  
6. No-Bake Granola Bars 
7. Toasted Coconut Granola Snack Bars  
8. Chocolate Covered Matcha Energy Bites  
9. Chocolate Coconut Power Bites  
10. Date Power Bites  
11. Max-Out Protein Balls  
12. Cinnamon Swirl No-Bake Protein Balls  

 

Crunchy & Salty Savory Snacks  

 

If you’re one for savory snacks, we’ve got you covered! These crunchy & salty snack recipes are a great alternative to classic unhealthy vending machine items like potato chips!  

 

1. Miniature Avocado Toasts  
2. Oven Roasted Chickpeas  
3. Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries  
4.  Cucumber Roll Ups  
5.  Sea Salt & Garlic Kale Chips  
6.  Homemade Pita Chips  
7.  Baked Carrot Chips  
8.  Stovetop Popcorn  
9. Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds  
10.  Savory Trail Mix Popcorn  

 

Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls  

 

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of smoothies over here at Vibrant Health! After all, smoothies and smoothie bowls are an excellent snack choice post-workout or when you’re craving something refreshing. Plus, they’re a great way to sneak in your fruits and veggies throughout the day!  

 

1. Banana Pecan Vibrance Smoothie  
2. Tropical Daydream Smoothie Bowl 
3. Strawberry Dream Smoothie   
4. Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl  
5. Get Your Greens Smoothie Bowl  
6. Minty Blueberry Smoothie Bowl 
7. Kiwi Kale Sunrise Smoothie    
8. Zingy Ginger Turmeric Smoothie  
9. Bee Vibrant Ginger Smoothie  
10. Avocado Matcha Kale Smoothie 
11. Apple Celery Smoothie Bowl 
12. Beet of Your Heart Smoothie Bowl   
13. Pitaya & Berries Smoothie   

 

Naturally Sweet Snacks  

 

Got a sweet tooth? These guilt-free snacks are naturally sweetened with fruit or maple syrup, making them a wonderful option to satisfy your pesky sugar cravings.  

 

1. Sweet & Salty Trail Mix  
2. Mango Chia Seed Pudding  
3. Matcha Tea Fudge   
4.  Apple Chips  
5.  Apple and Almond Butter Bites  
6. Banana “Sushi”  
7.  Zucchini Muffins  
8.  Blueberry Superfood Ice Pops  

 

Delicious Creamy Dips  

Move over, ranch and buffalo dip! These healthy alternatives — including hummus and Greek-style tzatziki — are perfect for dipping raw veggies or homemade chips!   

 

1.  Super Creamy Hummus (with 5 Flavor Variations)  
2.  Easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Dip  
3.  5-Ingredient Best Guacamole Recipe  
4.  Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip  
5.  Lemon and Herb White Bean Dip 
6.  Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt  
7. Spicy Green Cashew Dip  

 

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