Clean healthy snacks to keep you going all day.
Like many of us, you battle a hectic daily routine. We’ve learned that the key to juggling a busy schedule is to maintain stable energy levels throughout your day. Snacking on nutritious, clean healthy snacks options will help you keep your energy up and avoid expanding your waistline. Unfortunately, often times, the most easily accessible snacks are also the most unhealthy! Packages of processed chips, crackers, and fruit snacks lurk behind the glass of every vending machine.
Delicious Clean Eating Snacks
Thankfully, there are plenty of easy, delicious and nutritious options to choose from. By stocking your pantry with unprocessed snacks, you’ll eliminate refined sugar, sodium, and unnecessary chemicals from your diet. This will help you get through the day, and stay on track to your fitness goals!
1. No-Bake Workout Bars
This is one of those easy and delicious clean healthy snacks that are perfect to take with you on the go! Whether you’re going on a day trip or to work, or just staying in the house, this protein-packed snack is a wonderful option!
Get the recipe: Easy No-Bake Workout Bars
2. Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip with Fresh Fruit.
Fresh fruit is always going to be one of the best clean healthy snacks you can have, but let’s face it, sometimes fruit can just get a little bit old. So spice it up with this delicious peanut butter yogurt dip for a protein-packed punch of flavor that will keep your tastebuds and your stomach happy.
Get the recipe: Skinny Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
3. Carrots with Avocado Dip
Just like fruits, veggies are great clean healthy snacks, but can get old after eating the same old carrots and celery all day everyday. Try this delicious avocado dip to shake things up a little!
Get the recipe: Pea and Avocado Dip
4. Asian Chicken and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are an alternative to normal wraps. They can be a very good thing to add to your list of clean healthy snacks, especially if you’re more fond of salad and enjoy a good crunch with your meal!
Get the recipe: Asian Chicken and Veggie Lettuce Wraps
5. Peanut Butter Banana Cup
Everyone deserves to have a sweet treat, regardless of what their diet or society’s body standards say. But if you’re that desperate to cut calories, then these peanut butter banana cups are a healthier alternative to the standard peanut butter cup.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Reese’s Cup Alternative Recipe
6. Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein, and boiled eggs are so easy to make in a batch for plenty of easy clean healthy snacks. You could even chop some boiled eggs up into a salad, or use them as a topper on a delicious bowl of handmade ramen to turn this snack into a filling and substantial meal.
Read: How to Peel a Hard-Boiled Egg
7. Classic Cucumber & Tomato Salad
This zingy and fun salad gives the perfect crunch to your clean healthy snacks. The best part is this si fully customizable to your tastes, so feel free to add in or skip any part of this recipe you like!
Get the recipe: Cucumber & Tomato Salad: A Mediterranean Classic
8. Fruit with Skinny Nutella
Break up the fruity monotony with this homemade Nutella, which has significantly less sugar than normal Nutella. Our homemade Nutella is much more coconutty, so if that isn’t your thing, we won’t tell if you just go for the classic Nutella for that chocolatey hit!
Get the recipe: Low-Calorie Nutella Spread
9. Popcorn
Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, you can have it however you want, It’s crunchy, and so easy to make! If you’re feeling sweet, you can sprinkle some sugar or drizzle some chocolate over your popcorn. If you’re in the mood for savory, there’s no harm in sprinkling some salt over the top. Paprika and parmesan are also a tried and tested favorite!
Get the recipe: Sea Salt Skillet Popcorn
10. Baked Apple Chips
Though these might look (and smell) like potpourri, they are a crunchy apple-y snack that you may enjoy! Pair these with some of the dips mentioned earlier and you’ll have some clean healthy snacks.
Get the recipe: Baked Apple Chips
11. Skinny Berry Parfait
Berry Parfait is a yummy clean healthy snack that can please any sweet tooth. Whether you have this for dessert or for a yummy breakfast or any meal in between, this is a delicious snack for anyone.
Get the recipe: Skinny Berry Parfait
12. Pineapple
This delectable fruit is super satisfying when you’re craving something sweet but want to stay healthy!
Try this recipe: Pineapple Lime Fruit Salad
13. Veggies with Skinny Ranch Dip
Finding a good, healthy dip that goes great with veggies is a fantastic way to up your vegetable intake! This skinny ranch dip pairs well with carrots, celery, bell peppers, and any other veggie you want to dip in it!
Try this recipe: Homemade Ranch Dressing
14. Fresh Fruit Popsicles
Get the recipe: How to Make Healthy Fruit Popsicles
15. Celery with Simple Homemade Peanut Butter
Make your own peanut butter: Simple Homemade Peanut Butter
16. No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
Get the recipe: No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Energy Bites
17. Sweet Potato Hummus with Whole Wheat Crackers
Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Hummus
18. Cucumber, Tomato and Crouton Salad
Get the recipe: Cucumber, Tomato, and Crouton Salad
19. Chili-Lime Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Get the recipe: Chili-Lime Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
20. Mixed Berries
Try this recipe: Berry Overnight Oats
21. Peanut Butter Honey Oat Bars
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter and Honey Oat Bars
22. Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pecans
23. Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait
Get the recipe: Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait
24. Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
25. Apple Nachos Supreme
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Nachos Supreme
26. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Easy Whole Grain Pita Chips
Get the recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Easy Whole-Grain Pita Chips
27. Chocolate Hummus Fruit Dip
Get the recipe: Chocolate Hummus Fruit Dip
28. Banana Blueberry Bars
Get the recipe: Banana Blueberry Bars
29. Cinnamon Honey Nuts
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Cinnamon and Honey Nuts
30. Sliced Veggies with Zucchini Hummus
Get the recipe: Zucchini Hummus Paleo Recipe
31. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
32. Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola
Get the recipe: Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Granola
33. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Seasonal Vegetables
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Seasonal Vegetables
34. Skinny Ms. Granola
Get the recipe: SkinnyMs. Granola
35. Flush the Fat Away Vegetable Soup
Get the recipe: Flush the Fat Away Vegetable Skinny Soup
36. Garlic Herb Sautéed Mushrooms
Get the recipe: Easy 5-Ingredient Garlic Herb Sauteed Mushrooms
37. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Get the recipe: Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
38. Southwestern Kale Chips
Get the recipe: Southwestern Kale Chips
39. Baked Onion Rings
Get the recipe: Baked Onion Rings
40. Curry Yogurt Dip with Whole Wheat Crackers
Get the recipe: Curry Greek-Style Yogurt Dip
41. Belly Pepper Candy
Get the recipe: Bell Pepper Candy
42. Watermelon and Red Onion Salad
Get the recipe: Watermelon and Red Onion Salad
43. Sweet Potato Crunchies
Get the recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Crunchies
44. Healthy Mexican Bean Dip
Get the recipe: Healthy Mexican Bean Dip
45. Quinoa Protein Bars
Get the recipe: Quinoa Protein Bars
46. Spinach Rolls with Ricotta & Pistachios
Get the recipe: Spinach Rolls with Ricotta & Pistachios
47. Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Tots
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Sweet Potato Tots
48. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
49. Lean Meatballs with Teriyaki Sauce
Get the recipe: Lean Meatballs with Teriyaki Sauce
50. Superfoods Smoothie
Get the recipe: Superfoods Smoothie
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Editors Note: This post was originally published August 10, 2015 and has been updated.
can you put this in a PDF or printable format?
Mel, Will add a print button to this post.
Just wondering if I'm missing the "print" button on this post – I would love to print it out and hang it up for my my kids to see and I noticed that you replied you were going to do one of those buttons. It is so very much appreciated!!
Jessica, No there hasn’t been one added yet. What we’re doing instead is creating a poster than can be downloaded. Check back in a week or so for the poster. 🙂
I just read this post for the first time, but I don't see a print option or a poster to download. Is it available somewhere else?
Judy, At your request, I just added a print button. 🙂
Control P should print and then you just print to file…
better buy organic cause anything else is far from healthy but even organic fruits are gas ripened with ethylene (gmo corn) and anything in a package has some sort of gmo in it. the only healthy snacks are anything you grow yourself.
lol well if we all lived thinking every single thing is bad for us, then i guess we would all starve. it's safe to say that any of these recipes would be healthier than that bag of potato chips we sometimes go for, and i'm pretty sure that's the point of this post.
Farmer's markets are an excellent place to go to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. They usually have a lot of different things – even arts and crafts or entertainment thrown in too. You can go have fun, get BETTER fruits and vegetables, and help LOCAL farmers out as well.
Please add a print button! Love this!
Thank You
The print button isn't working for me 🙁
copy and paste works as well as printing
Yummm…..I also love apple slices dipped in Nutella and rolled in granola. These are some great snacks!
How can I print the entire list? It will only print the first page no matter what I do.
It may be the page setting in your print options menu.
Be sure to identify that the foods should be organic and/or GMO-free. Especially foods like corn – unless it's organic, is genetically modified with round-up ready chemicals. 🙁
Great ideas but I can't stock my desk with many of them
Print and pdf still only work the first page.
Great article! thank you!
While I think the intention here is great, I have an issue with stating this is "clean" eating. The definition of clean eating means that what you put in your body is natural. The reference to "skinny" anything (peanut butter, ranch dressing, etc.) is far from clean. Please beware and read labels. If you don't recognize something that is on the label – as in you can't actually picture what the food ingredient is, then it's not clean. It's not just about removing high fructose corn syrup and processed sugars from your diet (you should!), think about removing all of the additives and preservatives as well. Read your labels, please!
Karen, We definitely agree about label reading and encourage it throughout the site.
To print- simply highlight to copy and past. Paste the copy onto an email draft, then save/send/ or print. You can even highlight and copy the photos, or the entire article with photos, and transfer the same way.
To add to my previous comment, you can label and save the recipe drafts in a separate e-mail folder if you don't want to print it out.
has anyone tried the protein fudgesicles? Black beans???
How does one eat a diet such as this when allergic to legumes, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, coconut, etc.?
Deanna, Multiple allergies are a big challenge to manage in any way of eating, but it can be done. If you can incorporate fruits, nuts, and veggies that you are not allergic to and make substitutions that is always good.
One does one's own research for one's specific needs instead of being mad that someone didn't do it for you. There IS a certain amount of responsibility in one's health.
I would love to print it out and hang it up for my my kids to see and I noticed that you replied you were going to do one of those buttons. It is so very much appreciated..!
Just added the print button. 🙂
Is there a poster I can download?
#16 & #47 seem to be the same..or is it?
You have a good eye, thanks for catching it. Check out #16, just updated the snack. 🙂
What is shown with the strawberries and bananas on the front page?
Apple slices…my favorite with this dip recipe. 🙂
I am on blood thinners as 100’s of thousands of us are. Green vegetables and green fruits make my blood very thick and I almost died of blood clots in my lungs. Many recipes have green veggies in them. I cannot find recipes with green excluded. We can have head lettuce but no other greens. Do you know of any resources who print recipes that people who take blood thinners can use? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Deb, I would recommend googling “recipes for people on blood thinners”. 🙂
I am also on blood thinners. The dosage of your medication can be increased by your doctor to compensate if you tell him you are eating more greens. It is not a problem at all. Then, you go in regularly to have your blood levels tested until the dosage is right tor you.
IS THERE ANY WAY TO PRINT OUT THE 50 CLEAN EATING FOOD ‘S ON YOUR WEBSITE?
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
JETHRO PAUL RAYMER
You can easily copy and paste to a word doc, then delete any text you don’t need. 🙂
Hello, I was wondering where the print button was. I read the post that you added it, I just can’t seem to find it.
Thanks
Stacey, Look just below the photo on each back. 😉
Velvet
Hi there! I’m all new to this asking questions on the phone. Lol I’m wanting to get my weight off and would the 30 day cleaning over haul be the best book to order to start off with first? I would really appreciate your advice.
Thanks
Velvet
Velvet,
Here’s some great weight loss posts:
https://skinnyms.com/4-step-weight-loss-challenge/
https://skinnyms.com/5-daily-menus-how-ive-maintained-my-ideal-weight-for-5-years/
https://skinnyms.com/how-ive-maintained-my-ideal-weight-for-5-years-part-2/
There sure are a whole lot of people telling you how to write your posts, and whining and crying about about things that only pertain to them. I just wanted to say thank you very much for putting this list together so that we may pick and choose what suits our needs and wants. We are ADULTS (or should be) if we want to buy non-organic or organic, eat something we are allergic to, not read labels for added ingredients, etc it is our choice not yours. Why do these people feel the need to be so ungrateful? THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE WORK YOU DID WITH THIS LIST!!,
Tara, Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated! 🙂
I for one love this list, thank you for sharing!!!
The lettuce wraps, take the gmo canola oil out and sub with something better..
Very good article. Thank you