Office munchies made healthy: 12 snacks to power your workday
It’s 2:00 pm on a Wednesday. The smell of random leftovers has been coming on strong for the last few hours.
You remember seeing a big pink box of donuts sitting on the break room table.
Your stomach is grumbling.
Your focus is worse than a kiddo anxiously waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Your hands are shaking. Your mouth is dry. And your co-worker’s voice is getting on your last nerve.
If you don’t get something sweet in you soon, someone may lose a finger…
You need a snack.
Ahhh….
If snack time feels more like trying to get that iPod out of the grabby machine at the bowling alley than making a rational decision, you need this.
Today, we’re diving into your desk drawer and looking at 12 simple snacks you could stash for times when the hangries hit hard.
To be fair, not all of them would be good to store in your drawer (ah-hem, I’m looking at you yogurt!), but they could be easily stored in the break room fridge.
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Be prepared for your next snack attack with these cubicle-stash-friendly ideas:
Mixed nuts: Almonds, walnuts, cashews, or pistachios are great options. They’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Non-dairy Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt usually has more protein than regular yogurt. Look for plain varieties and then sweeten with either fresh fruit or unsweetened applesauce.
Fresh fruit: Fruit like apples, bananas, oranges, and berries are amazing snacks because they come in their own packaging! And there’s no need to do anything to them besides a quick wash.
Veggies with hummus or bean dip: There’s something rejuvenating about the snap of a fresh carrot or garden-fresh bean. Bell peppers, cucumbers, or celery are other great options. Portion out some hummus or bean dip as a delicious vehicle for more flavor, protein, and fiber.
Whole grain crackers: Look for gluten-free varieties if needed. There have been some major advances in the “healthy” cracker category over the past several years! Read the labels and give a few a try until you find something that doesn’t taste like cardboard!
Hard-boiled eggs: Prepare a batch in advance and store them in the fridge. Peeling eggs is great for your fine motor skills!
Air-popped popcorn: Popcorn has tons of fiber and it’s a little crunchy which can help keep you awake. Plus, let’s be honest, it’s fun to eat! Avoid microwave popcorn due to all the icky chemicals in the bags.
Edamame: Keep a stash of frozen edamame in the office freezer and microwave a small portion when you need a snack. Look for organic to avoid GMOs. Edamame (looks like green peas) is full of delicious protein and fiber.
Rice cakes with nut butter: Rice cakes are not the most exciting things in the world. 🤣 But pair them with nut butter and a little sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon and you’ve got yourself a winner!
Dried fruit: Most dried fruits are full of added sugar. If you can find a sugar-free variety, that would be best. Otherwise, just watch the portion and try not to eat the entire bag!
Smoothie: You could get really fancy here with all the fixin’s. But to keep it simple, stash a container of high-quality protein powder and an immersion blender in your desk drawer and a carton of non-dairy milk in the office fridge. You’re good to go!
Energy Bites: There are a gazillion recipes on the Internet for delicious energy bites that are quick and easy to make. Click here for my favorite! Most freeze really well so you could stash a big batch in the office freezer and just take out a few at a time.
Remember to portion out your snacks (especially with things like nuts and nut butters) to avoid overeating and make it more convenient, and try to mix up what you eat every day to keep your body interested and to get a variety of nutrients.
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