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Confession time: I\u2019m a snacker. I\u2019m notorious for snacking throughout the day, which often leads to me\u00a0feeling full after my first bite of dinner. As much as I love to chow down on a giant crunchy salad or treat myself to a burger and fries (for a cheat meal, of course), I could also probably live off snacks. Eating tiny meals opens the doors to\u00a0eating a ton of different kinds of food and a\u00a0multitude of flavors.\u00a0Plus, bite-sized foods are adorable.<\/p>\n

Although snacks can get a bad rap for being sugary, salty, empty calories, they really don\u2019t have to be unhealthy. Carrots and hummus are a popular\u00a0snack duo that provide protein and easily\u00a0fill a\u00a0part of your veggie quota for the day. It might take some planning and preparation to stay on the path of healthy snacking, but that\u2019s what Meal Prep Mondays are for (or whichever day you meal prep). That\u2019s right, meal prep isn\u2019t just about\u00a0lunches and dinners. Snacks are in the spotlight\u00a0this week.<\/p>\n

The possibilities for pre-prepped snacks are nearly endless, so here are some ideas to get you started!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Bananas and peanut butter are a match made in snack heaven. These banana bites from @begoochie are a little sweet, a little salty, and have a whole lot of potassium and protein. Despite their small size, they\u2019ll give you a huge burst of energy to keep going.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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2. Fruit is a good snack. This frozen fruit idea makes it even\u00a0better. These frozen grapes\u00a0on a stick (a.k.a. healthy, grown up popsicles) from @mindovermunch are an ideal treat on a hot afternoon. It\u2019s easy to prep a bunch at once.<\/p>\n

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3. Popcorn is one of those snacks that some people just can\u2019t go a day without having. It\u2019s easy to munch on, it can be salty or sweet, it\u2019s light, and this whole grain\u00a0can actually be extremely\u00a0healthy! But there\u2019s a catch: not all\u00a0popcorn is healthy \u2026 and some of it is downright scary. It\u2019s best to air-pop\u00a0your own\u00a0so\u00a0you know exactly what\u2019s in it, and don\u2019t have to wonder\u00a0about mystery ingredients lurking in\u00a0the \u201cbutter.\u201d Homemade popcorn is quick and easy to make, and is totally customizable. Find a few ideas here.<\/p>\n

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4. Sure, you might have tried your hand at making spaghetti squash pasta. But those seeds you threw away? You can eat those too! Just like pumpkin seeds, all squash seeds can be roasted to crunchy perfection.\u00a0These spaghetti squash seeds from @d3annaaa are a great way to use the whole squash and make a perfectly delightful snack. If you need some inspiration for\u00a0roasting seeds, check out this recipe.<\/p>\n

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5. As we learned last week, it\u2019s more fun to eat the colors of the rainbow, especially when you\u2019re prepping a lot of food at once. Whole grain bread or crackers are an ideal blank canvas for you to decorate with healthy topping.\u00a0Use these colorful ideas from @amandabisk. She\u00a0managed to get the whole rainbow spectrum into her snacks. Can you do the same throughout the week?<\/p>\n

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6. Did you ever have ants on a log when you were younger? Cucumber boats, like these from @crunches_and_lunches, are similar, but a little more sophisticated. You\u2019re all grown-up now, so your snacks can be too!<\/p>\n

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7. If you aren\u2019t a fan of peanut butter and bananas, then maybe peanut butter and apples are more your style. This snack is equal parts crunchy and smooth. For more crunch in your munch,\u00a0try putting apple slices and a smear of peanut butter\u00a0on crispbread, like @louisaboulaziz.<\/p>\n

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8. Energy balls, like these\u00a0from @tradeskool, are proof that good things come in small packages. Like their name implies, these bite-sized wonders are packed with energy that will pick you up from an\u00a0afternoon slump. Just pop one in your mouth and you\u2019re ready to go! You can make energy balls many\u00a0different ways. Two of our favorite recipes are Vanilla Almond Energy Balls and Tony Horton\u2019s No-Bake Shakeology Balls.<\/p>\n

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9. For an extra crispy crunch, swap out toast and for rice crackers.\u00a0@jannekekoijen\u00a0made a sweet snack with rice crackers, peanut butter, banana slices, blueberries, and coco nibs.<\/p>\n

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10. Shakeology packets are a meal preppers best friend. There is almost nothing that\u2019s as easy and healthy as\u00a0blending up a shake\u2026just add water. Throwing in some\u00a0fresh or frozen fruit makes it even more delicious and nutritious. Try this great idea to prep\u00a0your shakes for the week.<\/p>\n

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11. Chia are tiny, inconspicuous seeds that might not look like much \u2026 until you soak them overnight in coconut or almond milk and they become a rich pudding that\u2019s packed with fiber and protein. It takes almost no time to prep chia pudding snacks for the week. Top with fruit and shredding coconut, like\u00a0@fitcharliebbg.<\/p>\n

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12. Not feeling the chia seeds? No problem. Go back to the basics with a fresh fruit yogurt parfait, like\u00a0@martapmlima\u00a0made. Putting it in a mason jar makes it easy to transport and more visually appealing on Instagram (because it\u2019s important to have priorities).<\/p>\n

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13. Kale chips obviously make our list of healthy snacks, because they easily take the place of fried potato chips, and they\u2019re so easy to make. Pop a tray in the oven while you bake chicken or roast veggies for your meal prep. It only takes two ingredients to make this tasty \u00a0recipe.<\/p>\n

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14. This smoked salmon and hard-boiled egg snack from @tiinavalkonen\u00a0looks absolutely beautiful, and it\u2019s clear to see\u00a0that it tastes just as good. Smoked salmon is an easy way to add fish into your diet, without having to cook it. Pairing it with an egg gives you a double-whammy of protein power.<\/p>\n

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15. Veggies and hummus are a snacking staple, and you\u00a0can prepare enough for the week in less than\u00a0five minutes. There\u2019s an explosion of flavors in this White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe, or keep it simple with this Classic Hummus recipe.\u00a0If you want something spicy, add\u00a0a jalape\u00f1o to your hummus, like\u00a0@saarahaashia\u00a0did.<\/p>\n

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16. Create your ideal snack concoction by mixing\u00a0together your favorite nuts, seeds, and unsweetened dried fruit. Try this combination of almonds, pecans, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries from\u00a0@panchitosgrub.\u00a0Divide into portions of about \u00bc cup and pack into small bags or containers to stash in your bag.<\/p>\n

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17. Mason jar salads are the perfected version of salads on-the-go, and veggie jar dippers are the snackified version. Make this portable treat in minutes by putting your favorite, healthy dip on the bottom and adding sliced veggies.<\/p>\n

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18. It can be tempting to indulge in crispy, salty fries or chips, but they\u2019ll only\u00a0leave you farther from your fitness and nutrition goals. Sweet\u00a0potato chips are a healthy compromise for a salty side dish, and they\u2019re a little sweet so you get a full spectrum of flavors.\u00a0@tradeskool<\/p>\n

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19. Protein, vitamins, omega-3s and amino acids\u2026the perfect makings for a super snack! Hard-boiled eggs are easy to prep and even easier to plan\u00a0into your snacking schedule. Learn how to perfectly cook and peel a hard boiled egg here.<\/p>\n

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20. Roasted chickpeas are a fun diversion from usual snack fare, and they definitely shouldn\u2019t be overlooked. You can make them sweet or savory, or do a combination of both. Eat them by themselves as a snack, or add them into a salad for a more complete meal.<\/p>\n

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21. Oatmeal isn\u2019t just for breakfast anymore. Oatmeal cups, like these from\u00a0@snacksfiercefitmom, make a delightful snack that\u2019s filling and easy to eat on the run. Create your own combination of ingredients, or try making these Baked Oatmeal Cups with Berries and Bananas.<\/p>\n

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What are you snacking on this week?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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