Healthy Snack Ideas

Snacks, when chosen wisely, can provide a boost of energy if several hours pass between meals and blood glucose levels drop - that feeling when you're a bit peckish!

A snack can also curb your appetite which may preventoverindulging at the next meal. Healthy snacks also provide us with extra nutrients and are a great way to maintain adequate nutrition if eating full, or large meals, is difficult. 

Whether you enjoy a crunchy, creamy, sweet or savoury snack; here are a few healthy gluten, nut, dairy and soy free snacking ideas.   

• Colourful vegetable sticks or crunchy gluten free crackers served with hummus, guacamole or seed butter 
• Freshly air popped popcorn drizzled with dark chocolate and dried cranberries or cherries 
• Multi- coloured bell pepper strips wrapped with thinly sliced turkey or prosciutto 
• Oatmeal with dried or fresh fruit for a hearty pick me up anytime of the day 
• Homemade sweet potato or kale chips - plus a homemade aioli 
• Bacon, tomato, lettuce wraps 
• Homemade nut free trail mix 
• Olive tapenade with your favourite gluten free crackers 
• Fresh or dried fruit slices with your favourite cheese (for a diary free option, try a vegan based cheese) 
• Plain yogurt or cottage cheese with fresh fruit drizzled with honey for extra sweetness if desired (for a dairy free option, be sure to look for coconut or oat based yogurt) 
• Homemade roasted chickpeas (simply roasted in the oven with olive oil and spices) 

Dealing with a hectic schedule? With the last of the summer long weekends behind us, count on Honey Bee Meals to deliver fresh healthy gluten, dairy, nut and soy free meals right to your door twice weekly.  Our diverse menu changes weekly and features classic, low carb and vegan options!