15 Healthy Foods to Snack on at Work

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By Luciana Oliveira

Taking healthy meals and snacks throughout the day is not just an excellent habit to adopt but it also makes your life easier.

Eating healthy means you don’t have to worry about wanting to lose weight or spending long hours in the gym burning calories.

Above all, eating healthy makes you feel good in your body and helps you stay productive.

There are many benefits of healthy snacking, you feel satisfied throughout the day and you are more likely to avoid snacking on junk food, which makes you feel bloated, tired, and sluggish.

However, for the days you feel less motivated or when you can’t think of good healthy snacks to consume at work, here is a list of some delicious and healthy snacks to enjoy at the office.

Whether you are trying to eat healthy to recover from car accident injuries or to stay fit, these snack options will make your life much easier.

Hummus and carrots

Carrots are packed with vitamin A and potassium and hummus is a great source of plant protein and healthy fats and fiber, as it’s made from chickpeas and sesame oil.

Pairing them makes a delicious, balanced, and nutritious snack that you can easily enjoy at work.

Besides, hummus also pairs really well with pita bread, baked pita chips, and fresh vegetables like broccoli, celery, and cauliflower.

Apple slices and peanut butter

High in fiber, juicy and sweet or crisp and tart apples go really well with peanut or almond butter without added sugar.

This makes a great healthy and balanced snack that offers you carbs, fiber, and vitamin C.

Yogurt and fruit

Yogurt is a healthy addition to your diet, particularly Greek yogurt, it’s an excellent alternative, non-meat, protein source.

You can make a delicious snack to enjoy at work by mixing some fresh fruits in your yogurt, like berries, or you can also add nuts with a drizzle of honey for some added flavor.

A small sandwich

If you are planning to have a light breakfast or lunch, you might want to keep your afternoon or evening snack slightly on the heavier side.

A small sandwich with whole-grain bread, a slice of lean turkey breast or ham, and lots of veggies will keep you full till the next meal.

You can also alternate your snack sandwich with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and you can make it healthier by using low-sugar fruit spread and no-added-sugar peanut butter.

Rice cakes

Plain rice cakes are low in calories and make a healthy snack but they can be too bland for some people.

You can make a delicious snack with rice cakes by adding toppings like egg salad, yogurt with honey and fruit, cottage cheese with tomatoes, and sliced avocados with lime juice.

Popcorn

Popcorn is a whole grain; they are high in fiber and make a low calories snack as long as you don’t add any butter to it.

Popcorn is an easy-to-eat snack that you can enjoy at any time and to make it more flavorful you can also add your favorite mixed seasoning.

Crispbread and cottage cheese

Crispbread is bread with a texture like dry crackers and it’s normally made with rye flour, whole wheat, or multigrain.

It makes a delicious, crunchy snack and it tastes even better when you add some cottage cheese or healthy spread with it.

Fresh fruit

At times, the simplest options make the best snack that you can enjoy at any time and anywhere. Fresh fruit is one such example.

You can easily take a piece of fruit with you to work and you can keep mixing between your favorite fruit so you don’t get bored. Bananas, pears, oranges, and berries, there are too many options to choose from.

Fresh vegetables and dip

If you enjoy dip then pair it with zucchini slices, carrot sticks, radish halves, cucumber rounds, and other veggies, and skip the bread, tortillas, and crackers.

Vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and low in calories, which makes them a great snack option.

A small salad

You can quickly make a cool, crisp salad to take with you to work and enjoy an evening snack.

Mix your favorite salad green along with other vegetables, some fruits, and nuts with salad dressing or vinaigrette.

You might want to add dressing when you are ready to eat so the salad doesn’t get soggy. A salad is usually low on calories and offers good nutrients.

Instant oatmeal

Oatmeal makes a great option for breakfast or afternoon snacks at work.

You can easily cook some instant oatmeal in the breakroom and you elevate the flavor and nutrient value by adding healthy toppings like raisins, fresh fruits, nuts, honey, and nut butter.

Oatmeal is healthy and it will keep you full for a long time.

Cup of soup

A cup of soup is the perfect afternoon and evening snack on a cold winter’s day. The warm and soothing treat makes a healthy and enjoyable snack.

You can take leftover soup to work the next day or get single servings of microwavable soups.

Nuts and seeds

If you are looking for some easy-to-eat and storable snack options then nuts and seeds are perfect for you.

They are healthy and nutritious, and you can keep them in your desk drawer for an easy and quick snack.

You can also enjoy a good variety include almonds, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and more.

Trail Mix

Typically, trail mix is the mixture of some nuts, dried fruit, and some cereal or granola.

It is easily available and you can find a great selection at grocery stores or if you like you can also make it at home.

Make sure you get the low-calorie ones with no added sugar.

Tuna and crackers

You can easily make a healthy snack option for yourself by getting some whole wheat crackers and a packet of tuna.

This easy and quick snack offers nutrients like fiber, protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, that you can enjoy at any time.

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List of healthy snack ideas for work. These are great for work lunches, or quick snacks while staying on track with eating
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Luciana joined our team as a mum blogger in 2020. A dedicated mum to a lively daughter and a dog, Luna, Luciana brings authenticity and passion to every post. Her expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics offers practical, relatable advice for real-life situations.

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