10 Blood Sugar-Friendly Snacks for Stressful Afternoons

When you're stressed, your body is practically begging for quick energy, but those sugary fixes just make everything worse twenty minutes later. These healthy options are specifically designed for overwhelming afternoons and you need something to pick up your body and soul! From creamy, comforting bites to satisfying crunch combos, each one helps keep you steady when life gets chaotic.

Gluten-Free Nutty Granola Bars

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A speedy, portable, and nourishing snack made with real-food ingredients. These gluten-free granola bars contain mini chocolate chips and dried fruit for sweetness and come with a nutty, indulgent flavor.

Get the recipe: Chewy Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Easy Banana Oatmeal Balls

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Deliciously sweet, and totally simple to whip up, these banana protein balls make for a great snack! With only 121 calories but 9 grams of protein, these balls pack a punch! To learn more: Easy Banana Protein Balls

Energizing Chocolate Chia Pudding

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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 Energy Bites

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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

Protein-Loaded Baked Yogurt

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A delicious, high-protein snack or crazy simple protein dessert. This baked yogurt is loaded with rich vanilla flavor wrapped into a warm, custard-like filling. The easiest way to amp up your protein and enjoy what you eat.

Get the recipe: High Protein Baked Yogurt

Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Pudding

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A creamy indulgence with classic peanut butter banana flavor. This dairy-free banana protein pudding is whipped up in just 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients making it the perfect way to indulge.

Get the recipe: Banana Protein Pudding

Easy No-Bake Choco Caramel Cookies

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Skyrocket your daily protein and enjoy what you eat with these no-bake protein cookies. With a chocolate caramel flavor, these healthy cookies are the perfect way to curb cravings. Made in just a few minutes you’ll be making these protein cookies part of your weekly meal prep. To learn more: No Bake Protein Cookies

Fluffy 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

High-Protein Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

A creamy and indulgent high-protein overnight oats recipe made in a jar to make for an easy, healthy breakfast or on-the-go high-protein snack! Swirled with almond hazelnut butter and chocolate chips these cookie dough oats make for a delicious, satisfying breakfast or post-workout meal.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Greek Yogurt Protein Bars

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Creamy, refreshing, and with 13 grams of protein, these frozen yogurt protein bars make for a delicious snack any time of the day. Swirled with peanut butter and chocolate chips for the ultimate flavor combo, these Greek yogurt protein bars are a high-protein snack you’ll make over and over.

Get the recipe: Frozen Yogurt Protein Bars