18 gut-healthy snack ideas

Do you struggle to make it between lunch or dinner without your stomach rumbling? A whopping 75% of us snack between meals!¹

Research into whether snacking is good or bad for you, especially in terms of weight management, is mixed. What we do know is that snacking on the ‘right’ foods can help manage blood sugar, curb hunger, and increase nutrient intake. That said, if you find yourself relying on that mid-afternoon pick-me-up, perhaps it is time to explore why you are feeling hungry all the time – click here to read more.

In the meantime, here are some healthy snack ideas to get you started –

Hard-boiled eggs (or devilled eggs, add a dollop of mayonnaise and a sprinkle of paprika!)
Apple sticks and peanut butter
Energy balls – why not try raspberry & coconut, chocolate orange, or peanut butter!
Cucumber, carrot, celery and bell pepper sticks with hummus
Trail mix (nuts and seeds)
Spicy roasted chickpeas
A good old piece of fruit!
Goat’s yoghurt and berries
Crackers with goat’s cheese
Slice of fibre-rich toast and nut butter
Banana and peanut butter sandwich
Banana ‘sweeties’ – slice a banana into coins, add a dollop of yoghurt, sprinkle with chia seeds, and freeze
Celery stuffed with goats’ cheese, walnuts and raisins
Banana muffins
Kefir smoothie
Pancakes – topped with yoghurt, nuts, seeds and berries
Popcorn
Dark chocolate and almonds – read more about which chocolate is best here!