A Hungry Girl’s Top On-The-Go Snacks
Anyone who knows me knows my days revolve around when I am eating. I eat A LOT. So much so that when I was growing up with my football and baseball-playing brother, my mom would make more food for me before I was off to dance than for him. *cue WhiteChick’s movie line: “damn little lady you sure can put it away” *
I have learned many life skills in the past 4 years of college, one of the most important being on-the-go snacking. And, yes, I do consider this an important life skill. Not only was I expelling energy dancing every day but I also had to run to my academic classes that demanded more brain power than I usually had at a ~cute~ 8am. So, along with meal prepping LOTS, I rely on portable snacks to get me through. Here are some of my current favorites that taste good and keep me from being hangry in the middle of the day!
1.) Overnight Oats
I know the internet is saturated with overnight oats breakfast recipes but A.) I am guilty of saving said recipes and never returning to them or B.) Rarely making oats for the morning as I am a big savory breakfast gal. But oats as a snack (or even dessert) works perfectly for me! While they are super easy to make and store in the fridge, my lazy, rushed days often consist of snacks that I didn’t have to prepare. That’s why my personal go-to is the brand Mush Ready-To-Eat Oats. It also provides sustained, lasting energy for long exercises or if you just can’t get food for a while.
2.) Hummus Seed & Crackers
Grab yourself mini hummus dips from any grocery store immediately! Hummus is a good source of fiber and healthy fats (I usually choose the ones made with extra virgin olive oil). Additionally, if you choose to bring along a baggie (or the whole box) of crackers with fiber from nuts/seeds and some whole grains, you are giving yourself a great boost from complex carbohydrates that will not spike your energy but instead even out your stamina and hunger!
3.) PB Banana Energy Balls (extra points for it being homemade!)
These little babies take 5 mins to make and I just keep them in the fridge when I want a snack or a little pick me up. I didn’t use measurements for this one, just eyeballed it for the consistency I wanted (thick but pliable). Bananas are a perfect pre-workout energizing carb and pair wonderfully with the protein and healthy fats that peanut butter adds. HUGE fan of this bad boy. Here’s the recipe for ya -
Ingredients:
Banana (ripe)
Old Fashioned Oats
Peanut Butter
Chia Seeds
Chocolate Chips
Honey
HOW TO: Use a fork to smash the banana(s) and put it into bowl // Add desired amount of the rest of the ingredients - You want a consistency thick enough to roll into a ball but still soft and malleable // When you place them in the fridge, use plastic wrap or parchment paper to separate the layers so they don’t stick. Enjoy!
There you have it! 3 bomb on-the-go snacks that will actually satisfy appetite