9 Clean Eating Snacks That Boost Your Energy and Keep You Full

When your energy dips in the middle of the day, it’s tempting to grab a quick fix. Some snacks can leave you feeling sluggish, but not these clean eating snack options that are made to support focus and stamina! Whether you need a mid-morning bite or an afternoon pick-me-up, these delicious snacks fuel your body and help you feel your best.

Chocolate Banana 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

High-Protein Tuna Stuffed Avocados

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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

Creamy Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

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Rich and creamy with bites of cookie bliss, this cookie dough smoothie bowl is the perfect way to fuel up and crush a craving. Made with frozen banana and coconut milk for ultra thickness, this cookie dough protein smoothie makes every day just a little bit better.

Get the recipe: High Protein Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl

Berries and Cream Yogurt Parfait

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This strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey. A tasty and simple meal prep recipe!

Get the recipe: Strawberry and Cream Yogurt Parfait

Easy Coffee Fudge Bars

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Rich and creamy but packed with a hint of protein, this coffee fudge is the best kind of high-protein snack recipe. Made without peanut butter and only 6 ingredients, this protein fudge can be used as a full-on dessert or a comforting, rich chocolate snack.

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Protein Coffee Fudge

Honey and Fruit Granola Clusters

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Made with a blend of seeds and dried fruit, this nut-free granola makes the perfect school-safe snack! This healthy granola recipe uses creamed honey and dried fruit for sweetness while the seeds give it a dose of plant-based protein. On top of that, it’s also grain-free!

Get the recipe: Nut-Free Granola

Gluten-Free Banana Brownies

Amp up your daily protein intake and indulge your sweet tooth with these banana protein brownies! Rich and fudgy in texture and with no sugar added, these flourless brownies make the perfect "everyday" dessert.

Get the recipe: Flourless Banana Brownies

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Soft and sweet, these cinnamon sugar donuts melt in your mouth! Baked in the oven and made with gluten-free flour, this protein donut recipe is a great one to have on hand for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or those days when you have a sweet craving!

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Donut

Vanilla Peanut Butter Protein Bars

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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