But on to the snacks! Since I get so many questions about what healthy snacks we have been loving I thought I would do a little round up! I'll give you a little peek into the fresh stuff we keep in the fridge and the pantry items we keep stocked for snacks, traveling or just keeping in my purse for while I am on the go. There are low carb snacks, regular carb snacks, protein packed snacks and a few indulgences here. It's definitely a little of everything depending on what your body needs that day - remember the FWTFL is all about eating the RIGHT foods at the RIGHT times! I would love for you to join me in the next round - you can sign up here!
First up... the pantry snacks!
These almond butter packs are perfect protein and healthy fats for on the go snacking. You could just eat it straight out of the container, or pair it with a banana or apple slices.
Golden milk is a delicious low-carb treat. I heat up almond milk and add a scoop of this mix for a healthy coffee-shop-inpsired treat. It's especially good before bed as it has great calming properties.
Bare Banana Chips are the PERFECT healthy carb for those days where you can't get enough carbs in or you are on the go. They have ONE ingredient - bananas! So no sneaky hidden ingredients. The Cinnamon flavor is a little harder to find but SO, so delicious too!
KIND Pressed bars are another great option for those days you can't get enough carbs in to fill your macros. These are packed with healthy carbs and are so delicious! Avoid these on low-carb days though.
Vital Protein Collagen Peptides are a great low calorie source of PROTEIN for those days you are a little low on protein. They can be mixed with any drink and are tasteless. I like mixing mine with hot lemon water for an afternoon pick me up.
RX Bars are my husband and I's current obsession. They are so delicious and have well balanced macros so they are ideal for the FWTFL program. My favorite are the Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Mint (these taste like Thin Mints!). My husband loves the Coconut Chocolate and Peanut Butter.
Cocoa Glazed Almonds & Dark Chocolate Almonds are the perfect "treat" that still have decent macros. If you are craving something sweet look for options that are low in sugar (usually dark chocolate is) and indulge with just a few at a time. After a long day, these are the perfect mostly-healthy treat.
The GFB Gluten Free bites are a new-to-us snack. We liked their coconut and chocolate flavors for a little on the go treat/snack.
Now on to the fridge...
left door: We keep plenty of almond butter on hand for low-carb days and sauces like coconut amigos, siracha or a touch of maple syrup are great for jazzing up any meal when used in moderation.
Top shelf, from left:
Pickles are always a great snack!
Whole ingredient salad dressings like these from Trader Joes are great for healthy salads, if you can't pronounce the ingredients in your salad dressing it's time to ditch them.
Suja Juices for the juice fast day in the program are an affordable option and SO delicious.
I LOVE Kombucha and have used these as a healthy alternative to beer and wine at the end of the day.
Middle shelf, from left:
My husband LOVES eggs and eats tons of them on this program!
I love a seeded sprouted bread for a healthy carb, mostly this program is gluten free, but I don't follow that 100% now that I am done with my first round.
Chicken & Bacon are great proteins/fats to have on hand for easy meals.
Bottom shelf, from left:
Spinach is always in my fridge for salads or smoothies.
We eat TONS of berries lately, they have a low glycemic index and are packed with fiber and just so dang delicious.
Plenty of sparkling water is always on hand - I can seriously down some sparkling water. Berry and Tangerine are my favorite flavors, but I'm always down for a Pelligrino or plain sparkling water too. Especially with dinner.
Yes, we always keep some Veuve stocked, that's not so healthy though. Yolo! ;)
Drawers:
We keep tons of broccoli, arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocados, cucumbers and red peppers on hand for snacking or salad making.
Our fruit bin is always full of apples, plenty of citrus for snacking and lemons and limes for drinks.
Not shown we also keep plenty of sandwich meat on hand for low carb days and about a lifetime supply of almond milk on hand for drinking or for smoothies.
I hope this blog post was helpful... let me know if you have any questions at all!
