10 Healthy Snacks That Stop Cravings Before They Start

When you build your snacks with the right nutrients, cravings don’t have a chance to creep in. That's where these treats come in! These recipes work whether you’re at your desk, on the go, or trying to keep things balanced between meals. Think savory bites and no-bake snacks that are simple, tasty, and designed to help you avoid that sudden urge to overeat later!

Vegan Chocolate Banana Donuts

banana protein donuts topped with chocolate. One in the middle with a strainer and sugar around it the others on a cooling tray — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Drizzled with chocolate this dairy-free donut recipe is easy to whip up and great to have on hand! Made with vegan protein powder and naturally gluten-free, the vegan donuts bump up your daily protein intake by 9 grams per donut!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Vegan Protein Donuts

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Five peanut butter vanilla protein bars lined up flat on parchment paper and drizzled with chocolate. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Easy to make, these vanilla peanut butter protein bars make a tasty post-workout snack! Made with vegan protein powder and creamy peanut butter this homemade protein bar recipe is great on-the-go and for meal prep!

Get the recipe: Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chocolate Banana Chia Pudding

Chocolate chia pudding in a jar with whole30 whipped cream and bananas on top. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Creamy, rich, and sweetened with fruit! This chocolate chia pudding is a great make-ahead breakfast recipe or energizing snack. 8 grams of plant-based protein, no dairy, and all the indulgence of a chocolate treat. To learn more: Chocolate Chia Pudding with Banana

Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal Bites

Cherry and almond energy balls in a tan bowl with a linen in it and almonds around — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Made with only 6 ingredients, these cherry vanilla energy bites make the perfect snack for toddlers! These easy energy balls are soft, refreshing, and fueling. Plus, these cherry energy bites require no baking, save time in the kitchen and keep up your energy!

Get the recipe: Cherry Vanilla Energy Bites

Dairy-Free Lemon Chia Seed Pudding

Lemon chia protein pudding topped with coconut cream in a small jar with lemons on top and the jar on a wooden cutting board. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

A creamy blend of coconut, lemon, and protein to give you a morning boost! This lemon protein chia seed pudding is an easy way to up your daily protein intake and enjoy what you eat. To learn more: Lemon Chia Seed Pudding

Whole30 Tuna Stuffed Avocados

A glass bowl of tuna salad with pickles and multiple avocados stuffed with the salad around it — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Stay full longer with these tuna stuffed avocados! A flavorful combination of tuna, and avocado make the perfect high-protein snack, easy lunch, or even tasty appetizer! They’re carb-friendly and whole30 approved which makes them a great way to kick your goals into high gear.

Get the recipe: Tuna Stuffed Avocados

No Bake Gingerbread Protein Bars

Three gingerbread protein bars stacked with parchment paper between them and pistachios around them. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Your favorite sweet and spicy flavor with a hint of warmth rolled into an easy, no-bake snack. These gingerbread protein bars are soft, chewy, and perfect for fuel. Totally grain-free and dairy-free these no-bake protein bars make an ideal treat or post-workout snack. To learn more: Gingerbread Protein Bars

Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls

Chocolate coconut energy balls with dates in a glass bowl with three energy balls beside the bowl and coconut around it — Photo Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

Sinfully indulgent but beautifully healthy! These chocolate coconut energy balls with dates are the easiest way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Naturally gluten-free, this date ball recipe is a combination of healthy fats and protein rolled into a bite-size chocolate!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Energy Balls With Dates

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

With 9 grams of protein per peanut butter cup, you can indulge in your favorite dessert without any guilt. These chocolate protein peanut butter cups make the perfect addition to the dessert table.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Easy Blueberry Protein Muffins

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Light and tender, these blueberry protein muffins make the perfect post-workout snack. With 14 grams of protein per serving, these high-protein muffins are sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup and fresh blueberries.

Get the recipe: Blueberry Protein Muffins