1. Greek Yogurt
Rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein, greek yogurt is a healthy and nutritious way to satisfy snack cravings. Many brands of greek yogurt also contain enzymes that aid in digestion. Greek yogurt is also low in fat and comes in a variety of flavors. Try to choose brands that are low in added sugar.
2. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, compounds shown to improve brain function and mood. You can bake dark chocolate into whole grain brownies, oatmeal cookies, or add dark chocolate chips to cereal or yogurt. If you buy dark chocolate at the store, look for at least 60 percent cacao content.
3. Trail Mix
Trail mixes provide a variety of nutrients and healthy fats. Most contain nutrient-rich nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, as well as dried fruits and whole grain chips or pretzels.
4. Sweet Peppers
Colorful and nutritious, sweet peppers contain high amounts of antioxidant vitamins A and C. They can be grilled, stir-fried, or simply snacked on raw. You can find sweet peppers in the produce section of your local grocery store.
5. Spring Mix Salad
What better time to enjoy a refreshing salad than at the peak of spring. Make a salad from leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, and arugula. Add fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and goat cheese for a tasty take-it-with-you snack.
6. Frozen Yogurt Bites with Fresh Fruit
This sweet snack is a healthy alternative to your favorite ice cream and is super easy to make. Take your favorite yogurt cup, scoop it into a container or ice cube tray and put it into the freezer. You could also add your favorite fruit or even granola into the yogurt mix. Freeze it and then enjoy.
7. Frozen Banana Treat with PB and J
It’s time to enjoy your favorite PB and J in a new, trendy way. Cut up a banana into eight individual slices. Pair up each slice, making four pairs of banana slices.
Take one slice and put a little bit of peanut butter on it. Then, take the other and put a little bit of jelly on it. Once this is complete, put the two slices together and repeat with the other pairs. Stick them in the freezer for a bit, and then you have some delicious peanut butter and jelly snacks!
Editor’s note: For anyone who is allergic to peanut butter, sun butter, made from sunflower seeds, is a healthy, protein-filled alternative.
8. Watermelon and Feta Salad
Watermelon is definitely a fan-favorite fruit that is often connected with summer days. But why not try it this spring? A great and healthy way to spice up your favorite fruit is to make a watermelon and feta salad. First, cut up watermelon slices to whichever size and shape you may prefer. Put the cut-up watermelon into a bowl and crumble bits of feta cheese over the top. Next, create a dressing of your choice to add flavor to the salad. Mixing lime juice and olive oil together can make a great dressing for this dish! Finally, chill in the refrigerator for a few hours, then take it out and enjoy!
9. Apples and Sun Butter on the Go
With all the time they spend stressing over school work, students barely have time to even think about getting sick. Keep your immune system strong with this next snack option that is super simple to make. For this treat, you will need sun butter or peanut butter, whichever you prefer, and an apple.
First, cut up an apple and store these slices in a ziplock bag in the fridge. Next, take a couple of spoonfuls of peanut or sun butter and put it into a container. You could use this as a dip for your apple slices and take this classic snack combo with you to class or to your next library study session.
10. Salted Lime Popcorn
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