15 healthy snack ideas for those on-the-go!

Good morning, everyone!

Today I want to share with you 15 of my go-to healthy snack ideas for days on-the-go! Whether you're a student, mom, employee, or many things- there is no reason that you should be eating unhealthily! Get used to setting aside a few minutes each day to plan at least 5 small meals for yourself, and depending on how long you will be out- prepare to bring temperature-appropriate snacks with you! These snack ideas are ones that I have come up with out of desperation! When I saw that my college campus back in 2008 was void of a refrigerator, and that the nearest source of convenient food was a junkie cafeteria and vending machines- I had to find a solution! I came up with a handful or two (or 3 ;-) ) of snacks that would get me through my 10 hour day without spoiling. All of them have passed the test!

Enjoy! :-)


1) Natural peanut butter & lower sugar (or Polaner All-Fruit) jelly on whole wheat bread (wrapped in foil).

2) 1 medium organic apple plain, or with a portable container of peanut butter (if you do not like your apples plain! :-) ).

3) 1 cup of Kashi TLC 7 grain crackers (fire-roasted vegetable, cheese flavored, honey sesame, natural ranch, or plain).

4) 1 cup of baby carrot sticks & a to-go container of ranch dressing.

5) 1 handful of plain or seasoned almonds. My favorite are Blue Diamond brand BBQ habanero almonds. :-)

6) 1 orange.

7) 1 to-go package of almonds or a handful of mixed nuts. I like Planters "Nut-rition" South Beach diet recommended mix, and Planters "Nut-rition" Omega 3 mix. :-)

8) 1/4 cup of sunflower or pumpkin seeds (seasoned or plain).

9) 1 banana plain, or with a portable container of peanut butter.

10) 1 cup of a homemade trail mix. My favorite is a mixture of banana chips, Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate baking chips & walnuts, or dried cranberries, unsweetened shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips, & almonds. :-)

11) 1 cup of plain or seasoned homemade popcorn. I like mine with topped with seasoned salt! :-)

12) A natural peanut butter & banana sandwich on whole wheat bread or in a wrap (wrapped in foil). *This one may get mushy if left in a heated car- so save it for mid-afternoon and carry it with you!

13) 1 cup of grapes. *If you like them cold, you can pop them in the freezer the night before and they'll be perfect by lunch-time. :-)

14) 1/4 cup of dried fruit. My favorite is dried cranberries, cherries, & blueberries.

15) 1 Kashi, Clif, Kind, or Larabar brand granola bar. Kashi, Clif, Kind, & Larabar brands are committed to making natural, and nutritious products for their consumers that undergo minimal processing! :-)

I love you all! :-)


Have a great Sunday!

Xo -Jess