5 Natural Energy Boosting Snacks

So we all have days where we’re a little tired either due to lack of sleep, an illness, or stress. It’s completely normal to have these days every once in a while (and maybe more!), but there are some good foods to have during these days that will pick you up a bit without you turning to a can of Redbull. Here are my top five energy-boosting snacks:

Cup of Bananas & Apples

Sounds plain, but it’s healthy, delicious, and a great pick me up! The banana has a ton of potassium and the apple is packed full of Vitamin C. Really, you can have any fruit! They are “good” carbs and all fruits are packed full of nutrients and minerals. I usually take 1 banana and 1 apple, cut it up, throw it into a bowl, and enjoy a nice mini fruit salad.

Greek Yogurt & Bran

So I tried Greek yogurt for the first time a few weeks ago after hearing all the health benefits it offers, and I’m telling you I can’t get enough of it! It’s so delicious! I like it much better than regular yogurt because it’s nice and thick, rich, and packed full of protein! I usually get the Plain 0% MG Greek yogurt as it only contains 120 calorie counter per ¾ cup. I put that ¾ Greek yogurt into a bowl and put about ¼ - ½ cup of bran (you can use another healthy cereal), and wallah! You’ve got a delicious yogurt parfait!

Nut Mixture

So this is my BIGGEST weakness! I absolutely love a nice mixture of unsalted nuts, and the problem is I have a hard time stopping myself after I have that ¼ cup of nuts! I usually go to my local health food store and get the unsalted nut mixture of almond, cashews, pistachios, and seeds. These nuts are great in moderation as they are packed full of healthy fats that our bodies need and they also contain Vitamin E and omega-3.

Hummus & Whole Wheat Pita

It took me a while to really like hummus as the texture would always gross me out, but this spread is packed full of protein which is great for helping to build up your muscle mass. Pair it with 1-2 mini (6 inches) whole-wheat pitas and you’ve got a great little energy-boosting snack!

Berries Mixture

We all know how unbelievably healthy blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries can be so I love to mix them together for a little mini fruit salad! Blueberries should be your main berry in it as they promote brain function, are major energy boosters, and contain antioxidants.

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