When Hunger Strikes, Reach For These 35 Healthy Snacks, Perfect For Meal Prep Sunday
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It's been a couple hours since lunch, and dinner is so far away; you need a filling, wholesome, delicious snack to tide you over. To prevent grabbing doughnuts from the break room or taking a trip to the vending machine for a snack that'll leave you hungry 20 minutes after you eat it, meal prep these healthy snack recipes on Sunday so you're set for the week.
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Vegan Chewy Protein Bars
These vegan protein bars are so easy to make and you can change up this basic recipe depending on the flavors you crave.
Get the recipe:vegan RXBAR
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Black Bean Brownie Bites
Satisfy your deep chocolate cravings with these chewy, fudgy bites.
Get the recipe:black bean brownie bites
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Grab your food processor and make these soft, cookie dough-like protein balls that you can keep on hand in your freezer.
Get the recipe:chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls
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Frozen Banana Pops
This snack is way healthier than ice cream and can be made dairy-free by using soy, almond, or coconut yogurt.
Get the recipe:banana pops
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No-Bake Vegan Brownies
Brownies that don't require an oven?!
Get the recipe:no-bake vegan brownies
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Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
You only need five ingredients to whip up these lemon protein balls!
Get the recipe:lemon coconut protein balls
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Low-Calorie Pumpkin Muffins
Swap butter with avocado and save hundreds of calories with this super moist 150-calorie muffin recipe.
Get the recipe:apple pumpkin muffins
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Frozen Oatmeal
This is a must-try time-saving hack if you love steel-cut oatmeal.
Get the recipe:freezer oatmeal
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Pumpkin Pie Bars
This snack is lower in calories than a slice of pumpkin pie and tastes just as warm.
Get the recipe:pumpkin pie bars
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DIY Smoothie Packs
Smoothies don't only have to be enjoyed for breakfast. Pre-make smaller portions for the week with this freezer hack.
Get the recipe:DIY smoothie packs
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Vegan Banana Apple Chunk Bread
Bake up a loaf and have a sweet slice to look forward to all week long.
Get the recipe:banana bread
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Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
When craving a crunchy, sweet snack, these roasted chickpeas will hit the spot and offer fiber and protein.
Get the recipe:roasted chickpeas
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No-Bake Chewy Brownies
Make a batch of this healthy snack to satisfy chocolate cravings, made with dates and pecans.
Get the recipe:no-bake vegan brownies
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Make-Ahead Overnight Oats
For a hearty snack, go for oatmeal and just measure out smaller snack-size portions.
Get the recipe:overnight oats
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Coconut-Covered Chocolate Almond Protein Balls
Pre-make a batch of these coconut chocolate protein balls to keep in your fridge. They're so so good!
Get the recipe:coconut-covered chocolate almond protein balls
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Banana Smoothie Muffins
These muffins are naturally sweetened with pureed banana, spinach, and strawberries — and they freeze well.
Get the recipe:smoothie muffins
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
I didn't want to tell you, but this cookie dough freezer fudge is made with lentils. Don't worry, you'll never know!
Get the recipe:cookie dough freezer fudge
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Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
These chewy bite-size brownies offer a healthy dose of protein.
Get the recipe:peanut butter protein brownie bites
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Peanut-Butter Protein Granola Bars
These oatmeal bars taste like a cookie! Just cut a bar in half for a snack.
Get the recipe:peanut-butter protein granola bars
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Carrot Cake Protein Balls
These balls offer all the carrot cake flavor you love without the refined sugar!
Get the recipe:carrot cake protein balls
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Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins
These sugar-free muffins are sweetened naturally with fruit, and taste so good smeared with nut butter.
Get the recipe:sugar-free muffins
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Protein-Packed Brownies
These chocolaty bars are made with protein powder, but you'd never know!
Get the recipe:protein-packed brownies
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Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls
These soft protein balls are made with just three ingredients: rolled oats, protein powder, and banana.
Get the recipe:banana-oat protein balls
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Chocolate-Almond Protein Bars
You can whip up these dessert-like bars in less than 20 minutes.
Get the recipe:vegan protein bars
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
These protein balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds — need I say more?
Get the recipe:chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls
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Banana Oatmeal Muffins
These banana oatmeal muffins taste decadent but are made with healthy ingredients.
Get the recipe:banana oatmeal muffins
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Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy
These protein-packed nutty nuggets are the perfect pre- or post-workout snack.
Get the recipe:almond cherry chunks of energy
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Homemade Mixed Nut Butter
If you've never tasted homemade nut butter, after this simple recipe, you'll never buy another jar from the store again. Pair it with fresh fruit or crackers for a satisfying snack.
Get the recipe:homemade nut butter
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Almond Butter Apricot Bites
These quick and easy fruity bites will satisfy your craving for something sweet and chewy.
Get the recipe:almond butter apricot bites
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Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
These protein balls taste like chocolate raspberry truffles.
Get the recipe:chocolate raspberry protein balls
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Banana Bread
This protein-packed banana bread tastes delicious on its own, but it's even more amazing smeared with almond butter.
Get the recipe:banana bread
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Salted Peanut Protein Balls
Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these salted peanut protein balls are so damn delicious.
Get the recipe:salted peanut protein balls
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DIY Dried Mango
Save your money and bake up a batch at home that you can snack on for the week.
Get the recipe:homemade dried mango
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Spicy Black Bean Hummus
This spicy, high-fiber twist on the basic hummus recipe uses black beans instead of chickpeas, and it's perfect paired with sliced bell pepper.
Get the recipe:black bean hummus
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Baked Chocolate Protein Doughnuts With Peanut Butter Frosting
Meal prep a batch of these doughnuts on Sunday night, and decadent snacks will be set for the week. These doughnuts even freeze well!
Get the recipe:vegan chocolate protein doughnuts