Portable Nutrition: 6 Healthy Premade Snacks For When You’re Craving Between Meals
Energy levels can drop at unusual times between meals or during long travels. Snack cravings are also powerful urges that keep you up at night. It's convenient to have a filling yet healthy snack within reach to tactically overcome those slumps and power through the next meal.
Many commercialized snacks come in various delicious flavors but are often low in terms of nutrients. It'll also take more than a handful at times to fill you up, not to mention they are loaded with added sugars and refined carbs. The energy from these snacks may be short-lived, tempting you to crave more. Fortunately, there are a lot of premade snack options out there that you can conveniently keep on hand for the next time you're hankering.
Here are 6 nourishing and tasty premade snacks you can bring with you anywhere:
Dried Fruit and Nuts
Fruits and nuts are perhaps among the simplest yet healthy, portable snacks you can pick from the grocery. Pairing them together such as roasted or raw nuts with dried fruit makes for a satisfying snack that's full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
A few other delectable combos can be: dried mango and macadamia nuts, dried cherries and salted almonds, raisins and walnuts, dried apricots, and pecans. Opt for dried fruit that's unsweetened or naturally sweetened with apple juice.
Nutrient Bars
Premade protein and granola bars are often used as workout snacks, providing energy to get you through a set of exercises and training. Many bars are packed with ingredients like added sugar and preservatives which others may prefer to limit intake in their diets.
Always check the nutritional labels of bars first and go for the ones that suit your needs. Some are made in whole food and come with delicious flavors. Others contain energizing blends of fruit, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats. Meanwhile, oat-based bars contain a good amount of plant-based protein
Premade Energy Balls
Premade energy balls are a bit like energy bars and are available online or at selected health food stores. Brands with nutrient-dense, whole food ingredients will help keep you full until your next meal.
Energy balls with ingredients like acerola cherry powder or a mix of fruits, and seeds, are good snack choices to provide lasting energy. They can come in many flavors like hazelnut chocolate and some also offer peanut-free options, making them safe for those with a peanut allergy.
Turkey Sticks and Fresh Fruit
Turkey sticks are a filling snack on their own. Combing their portion potential with an apple, peach, or orange delivers even more energy thanks to the fiber in the fruit. Many brands offer free-range turkey sticks.
Canned Salmon, Avocado, and Crackers
Combining salmon with avocado and crackers creates a balanced meal that can easily satisfy sudden snack cravings. Salmon is loaded with nutrients, including protein, omega-3 fats, selenium, and B vitamins. On the other hand, avocados and crackers provide an excellent source of fiber alongside other nutrients. During picnics, packing a can of salmon, whole avocado, and a box of nutritious crackers can boost the nutritional value of your afternoon sandwiches.
Black Ginseng Candy
KPTown offers nutritional candy as well. Its bag of Black Ginseng Candy is made from black ginseng from Geumsan, which is the most famous city for providing high-quality ginseng in Korea. It's also powered with Deer Horn and mixed with honey, good for those who are exhausted after exercise, suffering from carsickness or airsickness, or staying up for study or extra work. It's on KPTown now for 30% off!
