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Healthy Grown-Up Snacks & Beverages
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When my kids were little, I used to snack with them, on chips, crackers, popcorn, and candy which lead to blood sugar chaos and belly fat.  Now I have my own stash.  Here's what I snack on…
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Protein Bars
 
Beverages/Smoothies
 
Crunchy Snacks
 
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Protein Bars

I look for lower-carb, higher protein bars.  I don't tolerate dairy well so most of these are whey-free.  

 
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I've tried a variety of these. Love that they include collagen.
Cacao Salt Caramel Peanut
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I've had a few different ones. All pretty yummy!
ALOHA Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Plant-Based Protein Bars - 14g Protein - 9.88oz/5ct
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I keep this in our back hall fridge to grab and go. Basically chocolate covered peanut butter. Does contain milk.
Perfect Bar Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Mini Protein Bars - 6.34oz/6ct
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Another peanut butter based bar that's good for travel.
GoMacro Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip MacroBar - 4ct/9.2oz
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Love that these have simple ingredients. Chocolate sea salt is my fav.
RXBAR Protein Bars Variety Pack - 18.3oz/10ct
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I used to eat these a lot - they're a bit sticky and sweet so I only eat them occasionally now.
KIND Bars Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt Gluten Free Snacks - 6ct
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These are a great for trips...
(3 pack) The Gluten Free Brothers, GFB Gluten Free Bites, Dark Chocolate Coconut, Weight Management, 4 oz
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Beverages/Smoothies

I've been trying to replace snacks with beverages boosted with protien powder or collagen.  

 
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I've been trying to treat my coffee like a snack after breakfast instead of drinking it on an empty stomach. I add this for a protein boost.
Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Peptides Dietary Supplement Powder - Unflavored - Collagen Protein - 9.87oz
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I add these to smoothies. Love that it's plain and I can add my own sweeteners/flavors...
Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder, Unflavored, 20 Servings
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Tart Cherry juice helps me sleep (yes, really) so I often have some after dinner…
Dynamic Health Organic Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate | 100% Pure | 16 Servings
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My favorite brand for nut milks…
Califia Farms Organic Coconut Milk - 48 fl oz
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I alternate coconut milk with almond milk…
Califia Farms Organic Vanilla Almond Milk - 48 fl oz
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3 ingredients I always add to smoothies…
Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp + Chia & Flax Seed Mixture 7 oz, Protein, Fiber, Omega 3&6
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Crunchy Snacks

 
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I don't eat a lot of chips any more, but when I do I love Kettle chips….
Kettle Brand Party Size Sea Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips - 13oz
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Occasional treats
Harvest Snaps Green Pea Snack Crisps Lightly Salted - 3.3oz
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When I need a little salty goodness!
Gimme Variety Pack Roasted Seaweed Snacks - 1.41oz/8ct
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Recently tried these - so good!
The Only Bean Crunchy Roasted Edamame Bean Snack Healthy High Protein Sea Salt - 4oz
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Always have these in my pantry…
Wonderful Roasted & Salted Shelled Pistachios - 6oz
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These are good in salads too!
Biena Chickpea Snacks Sea Salt - 8oz
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I keep these in my handbag on busy days…
Unsalted Raw Mixed Nuts - 9oz/10ct - Good & Gather™
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I often include these in my own nut mix…
Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) - 7oz
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Good for topping off yogurt…
Purely Elizabeth Vanilla Choc Chip Ancient Grain Granola - 10oz
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Produce

Fruit make a great snack.  I try to pick the ones that aren't too high in sugar, and buy orgnaic when possible.  

 
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For smoothies or a pre-workout snack…
Fresh Organic Bananas - 2lb - Good & Gather™
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Smashed onto toast with a sprinkle of salt and pepper…
Fresh Hass Organic Bagged Avocados, 3-4 Count
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Organic mixed berries are my go-to for smoothies…
Organic Frozen Triple Berry Bliss - 32oz - Good & Gather™
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Another favorite smoothie ingredient…
Pitaya Foods Frozen Acai Berry Pieces, Pure Unsweetened Organic Fruit, 12 oz, Gluten-Free, Vegan
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Yummy with almond butter
Fresh Organic Granny Smith Apples, 3 lb Pouch
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