16 Healthy Snack Ideas For work to Power You Through the Week (Yes, Even Wednesdays)
Listen up, Sunday Scaries (i.e. the feeling of dread that hits when the weekends almost over) familiar person: Team Delish has a solution that helps us launch our work week with a lot less anxiety: making sure we're equipped with some enjoyable snacks for the whole work week long. Imagine it: you're at your job—home, the office, your favourite coffee shop, anywhere—and you have no snacks. The dread! It's difficult to go from breakfast to lunch and lunch to dinner without nibbling on anything. Set yourself up for success with a better, homemade choice as we'd never avoid eating completely, particularly given that a midday bite is really beneficial for your metabolism (and your mental health). Whether you prefer salty, sweet, crunchy (or all three! ), there are many snack ideas available for you for wherever you work. Our 16 low calorie healthy snacks are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and enable you to handle anything your day throws at you.
Low Calorie Healthy Snacks for Work
WFH might make you think food prep isn’t necessary—you’ve got the whole kitchen at your fingertips, after all. But without a plan, it’s easy to graze aimlessly or rely on random fridge finds (yes, we’ve all been guilty of too many spontaneous pickle grabs). Take a little time to prep something more satisfying ahead of time, and your future self will thank you.
Think crispy hot honey cauliflower bites, herby baked falafel balls, porky chicharrones, or even stovetop popcorn (bonus points if you spice it up with taco seasoning or sushi-inspired toppings). With just a bit of effort, your snack game will be next-level.
Homemade Healthy Snacks When Your Trip
If your work setup takes you outside the home, you’ll want snacks that are not only delicious but also durable and portable. Shelf-stable options that don’t need refrigeration are your best bet here.
Craving something savory? Go for curry-lime cashews or crunchy air fryer chickpeas spiced with chili. Got a sweet tooth? You’ll love our gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies or high-protein peanut butter energy bites. Making them yourself lets you control ingredients—and skip the store-bought stuff filled with who-knows-what.
Fast-down Healthy Snacks
Don’t have time to whip up snacks from scratch? No problem. We’ve also rounded up the best healthy snacks you can buy, so you’re never left empty-handed. And while you're at it, check out our go-to quick breakfasts, easy work lunches, and healthy dinners to keep your whole week feeling doable—and even a little bit delightful.
While you’re stocking up, don’t forget to check out our favorite quick breakfasts, easy work lunches, and healthy dinners to keep your whole week feeling doable—and even a little bit delightful.
16 Healthy Snacks Recipes
01 | Homemade Granola Bars - Low Calorie Protein Bars
You can control what goes in these and they are so simple to create at home! Change this dish using your preferred nuts or dried fruit. Large nuts or fruit should be chopped into tiny bits to assist maintain the granola bars' structure.
Get the Homemade Granola Bars recipe.
02 | Fauxtato Chips - Healthy Chips
Wanting chips but steering clear of potatoes? We understand. These crunchy, salty, light-as-air radish versions are a million times better than the carb-y option. Try them slathered in garlic hummus or homemade ranch dressing; we bet you won't even miss the potato!
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03 | Sweet Potato Chips - Easy Party Snacks
Yes, of all, while no one can say no to a bowl of potato chips, they can be somewhat tedious. Make these tasty, nutritious, and really beautiful sweet potato chips to change things up a notch. The natural, earthy sweetness of the potatoes adds a further depth of flavour absent from a conventional potato chip.
Get the Sweet Potato Chips recipe.
04 | Keto Fat Bombs - Calorie Rich Foods For Weight Gain
Hello, keto lovers! These fat bombs are your best pals. The name may be off-putting, but these tiny balls are just right to satisfy your cravings. You will enjoy these even if you are not on the keto diet.
Get the Keto Fat Bombs recipe.
05 | Peanut Butter Protein Balls - Low Sugar Snacks
These peanut butter treats can revive you when you need a small energy boost. We added some micro dark chocolate chips since we wanted these protein balls to taste somewhat like cookie dough. Avoid them if you want to reduce sugar.
Get the Peanut Butter Protein Balls recipe.
06 | Air Fryer Kale Chips - No Bake Energy Bites
Starting a healthy chip habit with these air fryer kale chips is really delicious (kale has 215% more fiber than potatoes). Preparing them only takes minutes, and utilizing your air fryer means less guilt and grease. The options are actually unlimited; feel free to modify your chips with various herbs and spices.
Get the Air Fryer Kale Chips recipe.
07 | Chia Pudding - High Volume Low Calorie Foods
Though really this high-protein pudding couldn't be easier to make, cooking with chia seeds could seem overwhelming. We enjoy ours with crispy granola and fresh fruit on top—juicy berries, sweet bananas, or aromatic pears all work well—but feel free to go wild with your preferred toppings.
08 | Harissa Deviled Eggs
In this straightforward yet tasty dish, bite-sized deviled eggs get a smoky boost from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper sauce). Crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro on top may take rather different from the original, but they are just as wonderful and great for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Get the Harissa Deviled Eggs recipe.
09 | Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon and guacamole equal our perfect combo always. We really can't get enough if you put them in bite-sized form like these in snack bombs. These keto-friendly nibbles, which are great for snacking on the day, roll homemade guacamole inside chunks of bacon.
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10 | Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Just cook the eggs in your air fryer to your preferred doneness, then shock them in an ice bath; you'll have flawlessly cooked (well, air fried) eggs. With a little salt and pepper, you may consume them as they are or transform them into these delectable maple bacon deviled eggs.
Get the Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs recipe.
11 | Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars - Fiber Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are even superior than the store-bought variety. These are great for breakfast or an on-the-go snack since they are loaded with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a burst of tartness.
Get the Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars recipe.
12 | Veggie Peel Chips
Nowadays, healthy food is pricey, and there's no justification to waste wonderful, good-for-you vegetable peelings that usually get thrown away. Rather, make them into a crunchy snack for all to enjoy. Serve as is or with a delicious dip, such as our caramelized onion dip, ranch, or queso!
Get the Veggie Peel Chips recipe.
13 | BLAT Toasts
Bruschetta, be warned: BLAT toasts are now available. These tiny toasts, topped with avocado, romaine, sliced tomato, and crispy bacon, pack a lot of BLT flavor into a few little bites.
14 | Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas - Roasted Chickpeas Oven
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these snack-able chickpeas are great as a crispy topper for grain bowls, creamy soups, or salads, too. For a quite great, protein-rich movie snack, you can also combine them with heated popcorn.
Get the Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas recipe.
15 | Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Throwing fruit in a blender is better than cooking and dish washing (and that's from those who cook for a living). This simple recipe calls just five minutes and some basic pantry items to make a quick, filling, flexible smoothie that will keep you running all day.
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16 | BLT Egglets
Want a low-carb snack that is quick and simple? These BLT egglets are all you need to find. They're sort of portable cross between egg salad and a BLT sandwich, and we are here for it.
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