18+ Healthy Snacks for Work {Meal Prep}

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By Taylor Stinson | Rate Recipe | Posted: 02/21/24 | Updated: 09/06/22

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These 18+ Healthy Snacks for Work are perfect for meal prep. Stay on track with your healthy eating at the office and curb any cravings!

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Healthy Snacks for Work
How to Pack Healthy Snacks
Frequently Asked Questions
Healthy Dips
Healthy Savoury Snacks

Healthy Snacks for Work

It’s not easy to come up with healthy snack ideas, let alone remembering to pack them in your work lunch! I’m not a fan of most store-bought snacks because it’s hard to read labels and determine what you’re eating – so when in doubt, I make my own healthy snacks for work. There are bound to be a couple healthy snacks that you're going to love!

This round up of meal prep snacks is designed for the busy foodie in mind. I've included a bunch of sweet options along with some healthy savoury ones. No matter your diet, you'll be sure to find a few options that will satisfy your mid-day hunger. If you're looking to amp up your protein, try theseeasy high protein snack recipes!

How to pack healthy snacks

I'm a big fan of mason jars for snacks. They're a great way to recycle old containers and keep everything stored safely – think fun dip ideas that you can enjoy with chopped up veggie packs! Bento boxes are also a great idea, especially if you’re packing multiple snacks for the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good snack for work?

A good snack for work is something that's healthy, packable and filling. Stay away from pre-packaged store-bought options like potato chips or candy bars, which are normally high in calories. Instead, go for more filling and nutritious options that will leave you filling full for longer like a protein bar, nuts, crackers, trail mix, fresh fruit and more. You want to make sure you're still enjoying the flavor of your snack, so you'll also want to choose options that you're actually going to want to eat.

Can you prep your snacks in advance?

Yes! You can prep your snacks up to 5 days in advance. If you're making your snacks for the work week, you can get them all prepped and packed on a Sunday – that way, they're ready in the fridge all week long.

What's the best thing to store them in?

It all depends on what you're storing. Mason jars, bento boxes and glass meal prep containers are all great options for storing your snacks. You can check out my list of the best meal prep containers here.

What is a healthy option to enjoy during the workday?

If you're looking for super healthy options, I'd recommend sticking with snacks that are low-sodium and high in protein and fiber. By making your snacks at home, you'll be less likely to go for the unhealthy options available at the store.

What's a really filling snack?

Want to avoid those mid-afternoon stomach grumbles? You'll want to stick to high protein snacks like homemade beef jerky or peanut butter protein balls.

Healthy Bites, Bars & Cups

I like snacks in all shapes and sizes! Whether they're energy balls, granola bars, or chocolate fat bomb cups (which are oh so good, by the way!), these recipes are the perfectly portioned grab-and-go options.

3-IngredientPeanut Butter Protein Balls

20 minutes minutes

These 3-IngredientPeanut Butter Protein Balls are the perfect protein-packed snack – all you need is oats, nut butter and protein powder!

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Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs {Nut-Free}

45 minutes minutes

These Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs are a healthy nut-free snack with just 3 ingredients: coconut oil, sunflower butter and cocoa powder.

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Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites

20 minutes minutes

These Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites are the perfect nut-free, on-the-go snack using natural sweeteners like dates.

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Quinoa Peanut Butter Cup Protein Balls via Lively Table

These peanut butter cup quinoa energy bites make a delicious snack that is easy and full of healthy fats and plant protein!

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Vanilla Cashew Butter Cups Recipe via The Endless Meal

This delicious (and easy to make!) spin-off of peanut butter cups are as decadent as the original but made with only 5 ingredients and they’re all good for you.

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No Bake Chocolate Cashew Protein Bars via Build Your Bite

These no bakechocolate cashew protein bars are made with simple ingredients and are an easy protein bar recipe that tastes like dessert! Naturally gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

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Healthy Smoothies, Yogurt & Pudding

A great way to get more nutrients and vitamins into your snacks is by including more fruits and veggies in your yogurt, pudding and smoothies. These quick recipes are so sweet and delicious! They can also double as breakfast ideas.

The Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie

15 minutes minutes

This is the Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie filled with tons of healthy ingredients like spinach, green apple, banana and mango!

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The Best Protein Shakes {5 Flavours}

10 minutes minutes

These are the best Protein Shakes on the internet! They’re super healthy and are so easy to make with just four ingredients or less.

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The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie

10 minutes minutes

This is the Creamiest Avocado Smoothie in existence! Just add frozen avocado, frozen mango, banana, protein powder, coconut milk and spinach.

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4-Ingredient Chia Pudding {High Protein}

1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

This 4-Ingredient Chia Pudding is high in protein and super creamy. All you need is chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt and honey!

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Easy Homemade Frozen Yogurt {4 Ingredients}

4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

This Easy Homemade Frozen Yogurt is made with just 4 ingredients: bananas, berries, Greek yogurt and honey. It’s the perfect healthy treat!

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Super Simple Homemade Coconut Yogurt via The Endless Meal

This three-ingredient healthy breakfast is a game-changer. It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, paleo and Whole30friendly with a simple strawberry jam.

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Healthy Dips

Dips are one of my favourite snacks to make! Whip one up with healthy ingredients like cream cheese or cottage cheese, and pair it with some veggies or chips for a very satisfying treat. Make sure to pack them in

Healthy Avocado Hummus Snack Jars

15 minutes minutes

These Avocado Hummus Snack Jars are high in fibre and a healthy on-the-go snack option that tastes great with veggies and crackers.

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Mini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars

25 minutes minutes

TheseMini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars are the perfect grab and go snack with refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and salsa!

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Baked Beet Chips + French Onion Dip

30 minutes minutes

These healthy Baked Beet Chips will curb your junk food cravings, especially when paired with this creamy Homemade French Onion Dip!

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Roasted Eggplant Dip via Salt & Lavender

This roasted eggplant dip is easy to make and a fabulous appetizer or snack alongside your favourite veggies, crackers, or other dippables!

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Healthy Granola Bars & Oat Recipes

Say goodbye to store-bought granola bars with these homemade alternatives! They aren't hard to make and taste so much better. They're also fully customizable so you can include all your favourite ingredients. You can even throw in some dark chocolate if you have a sweet tooth!

Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}

40 minutes minutes

Take the hassle out of weekday breakfasts with these delicious meal prep Baked Oatmeal Cups! Try these 5 different flavour variations.

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Healthy Granola Bars via Healthy Hacks

These healthy homemade granola bars are the perfect no bake snack to make when you want something quick and delicious. They’re chewy, a little crunchy, vegan, gluten free, and totally easy to make!

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Baked Oatmeal Cups (+7 Flavors) via Sweet Peas and Saffron

These baked oatmeal cups are the perfect breakfast on the go! Bake them up in muffin tins, and add in your favourite flavors.

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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal with Berries and Cinnamon via Isabel Eats.

This healthy Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal recipe is made with berries and cinnamon to start your morning off on the right foot!

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Healthy Savoury Snacks

No sweet tooth? No problem! From spicy parmesan popcorn to homemade beef jerky, you'll love these healthy and savoury snack ideas.

Easy Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

This healthy homemade beef jerky recipe is an easy, cheap and flavourful snack – make it without a dehydrator in the oven!

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15 minutes minutes

This Quick & Easy Spicy Garlic Parmesan Popcorn recipe is a tasty low-calorie treat that's ready in just a few minutes on the stovetop.

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The Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe {Copycat}

1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

This is the Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe! All you need is an oven and a silicone egg tray for the perfect sous vide egg bites.

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Tuna Protein Box (Low Carb) via Sweet Peas and Saffron

This tuna protein box is filled with protein-packed foods: tuna salad, cheese, and hard boiled eggs. It's inspired by the Starbucks protein box!

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Southwest Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas via Salt & Lavender

These southwest spiced crunchy chickpeas are a healthy, tasty, and easy to make snack or salad topping.

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Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps via Isabel Eats

These Jalapeno Parmesan Crisps are an easy low carb snack that will satisfy your cravings for crunchy, salty and cheesy chips! Ready in only 15 minutes!

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These 18+ Healthy Snacks for Work are perfect for meal prep. Stay on track with your healthy eating at the office and curb any cravings! Try my favourite 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Balls.

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Servings: 24 balls

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Taylor Stinson

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups rolled oats
▢ 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder
▢ 1 1/2 cups peanut butter or nut/seed butter of choice

Instructions

Add oats to a blender or food processor. Blend into a flour.
Add oat flour, protein powder and peanut butter to a large bowl. Mix together until well combined.
Roll into 24 even-sized balls, then serve and enjoy!
STORING: Once chilled, you can store the protein balls in the fridge in a freezer bag or large container for up to 3 months, and you can freeze them for up to 6 months.

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Notes

Make these protein balls nut-free by swapping out the peanut butter for a seed butter like sunflower butter.

Store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Freeze these protein balls for up to 3 months. Let them defrost on the counter for 15-30 minutes or pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 9mg (3%)Sodium: 86mg (4%)Potassium: 148mg (4%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Calcium: 34mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

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What's in this Post

Healthy Snacks for Work

How to pack healthy snacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Healthy Bites, Bars & Cups

3-IngredientPeanut Butter Protein Balls

Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs {Nut-Free}

Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Bites

Healthy Smoothies, Yogurt & Pudding

The Best Meal Prep Green Smoothie

The Best Protein Shakes {5 Flavours}

The Creamiest Avocado Smoothie

4-Ingredient Chia Pudding {High Protein}

Easy Homemade Frozen Yogurt {4 Ingredients}

Healthy Dips

Healthy Avocado Hummus Snack Jars

Mini 5-Layer Buffalo Chicken Dip Jars

Baked Beet Chips + French Onion Dip

Healthy Granola Bars & Oat Recipes

Baked Oatmeal Cups {5 Ways}

Healthy Savoury Snacks

Easy Homemade Beef Jerky Recipe

The Best Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe {Copycat}

Make healthy eating easy! Join our Dinner Prep Pro app.