What are healthy snacks?

Go for 80/20 or 90/10

If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, it's essential to indulge occasionally. What we consider a good balance is the 80/20 or 90/10 rule. Eat 80-90% healthy and enjoy the other 10-20% with things you like, whether they are healthy or not. Preferably, opt for healthier snacks, of course.

This way, you can sustain a healthy lifestyle much more easily than if you're too strict with yourself.

Healthy snacks/treats, let's hear them!

So... what can you eat as a healthy snack while you're in the car on your way to your next appointment? Or when you're on the go to pick up the kids from school? Or to push aside that familiar hunger at 11:00 or 15:00 at work so you can be kind to your colleagues again?

 1. Fruit

That's an easy one, of course. Fruit is full of nutrients, easy to take with you, and comes in all sorts of varieties so it never gets boring.

 2. Salted popcorn

The healthiest choice is homemade popcorn. Homemade popcorn is easy to make and can be stored for days, so you can always enjoy your popped corn responsibly wherever you go.

A small tip: be careful with the amount of salt or sugar you add. This can quickly turn your popcorn into an unhealthy snack, but we don't need to tell you that!

3. Healthy bars

Delicious... bars! Convenient for on the go or in between. There are about 100,000 different versions available. How do you find a healthy version you'll love among all these bars?

Healthy bars are preferably unprocessed or high in protein and low in carbohydrates, like our Protein Bar and Diet Bar.

 4. Crackers with spreads

Craving something savory? Grab a whole grain cracker. Delicious with some hummus or nut butter! Just be mindful not to use too much hummus or spread, as they can be quite calorie-rich.

 5. Yogurt

Yogurt as a snack is suitable for any time of the day. In the morning, at 3:00 PM when you're starting to get hungry again, or in the evening when you crave something sweet but also healthy.

You can eat yogurt 'as is' or mix in some fruit, muesli, and plant-based proteins, as we did in this recipe. Also very tasty with a scoop of protein powder!

 6. (Snack) vegetables

Vegetables are low in calories and packed with useful nutrients that contribute to your health. So, it's always a good idea to eat more vegetables and raw veggies.

Place cucumber slices, radishes, baby carrots, or pieces of bell pepper or celery on a plate or in bowls with some salsa or a healthy dip, and you have a delicious low-calorie snack!

Tip: carry some cherry tomatoes or baby carrots in your bag so you always have something healthy with you.

 7. Apple slices with nut butter

Nuts (and nut butters) contain healthy fats and nutrients, but they also come with quite a few calories. If you're mindful of your calorie intake, make sure not to use too much nut butter.

Slice an apple into rings or pieces and spread them with (natural) nut butter or peanut butter. Quick, simple, and healthy!