10 Clean Eating Snacks That Help Balance Cravings and Blood Sugar

Balancing cravings and blood sugar doesn’t mean giving up snacks. It just means choosing smarter ones! These clean eating options are built to help you stay steady between meals, without the blood sugar rollercoaster. From crunchy bites to creamy, indulgent treats, each one is made with real, simple ingredients that work with your body!

Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough

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Bring back your childhood with this protein cookie dough! Made with a blend of peanut butter and chocolate chips, this high-protein recipe is the perfect way to bust a craving.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Protein Cookie Dough

Dairy-Free Banana Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy banana chia pudding recipe as a make-ahead breakfast or easy snack! This chia pudding recipe is naturally sweetened with bananas and just a hint of pure maple syrup for the perfect flavor combo.

Get the recipe: Banana Chia Pudding

Creamy Green Tea Banana Protein Shake

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The ultimate morning pick me up! This matcha banana smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and packed with 58 grams of protein. Boost your focus and get energized to rock your day with this healthy, green tea smoothie guaranteed to perk you up.

Get the recipe: Banana Matcha Protein Shake

Whole30 Raspberry Homemade Ice Cream

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Super refreshing you won't believe this whole30 ice cream is made with just three ingredients. Creamy, rich, and bursting with blackberries, this healthy ice cream whips up in a pinch! To learn more: Whole30 Ice Cream

High-Protein Greek Yogurt Pudding

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Rich, creamy, and made in just 5 minutes this Greek yogurt protein pudding is the ultimate high protein snack recipe. Easy to customize and with a whopping 37 grams of protein, this recipe is a delicious, fueling snack any time of day. To learn more: Greek Yogurt Protein Pudding

Double Chocolate Energy Bars

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A rich, chocolate indulgence with a little bit of fuel. These protein bars without nuts are more like dessert than a healthy snack. Made with six ingredients and covered in a dairy-free chocolate ganache these protein bars will become a staple in your weekly meal prep.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Protein Bars

High Protein Crunchy Granola

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An easy, make-ahead protein snack! This high-protein granola recipe is a crunchy, nutty mixture of all the right things and no protein powder! Use it as a healthy smoothie topper, in a yogurt parfait or enjoy the homemade granola recipe as an easy, healthy breakfast all on its own.

Get the recipe: High Protein Granola

Frozen Choco Chip Greek Yogurt 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

Vegan Protein Cookies

Vegan protein cookies are a delicious and healthy snack (or dessert!) that gives a great source of plant-based protein. With a blend of only a few ingredients, these vegan cookies come in at 9 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: Vegan Protein Cookies

Creamy Mango Ice Cream

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This mango ice cream couldn’t be easier. Made with just two ingredients and no ice cream maker, this summertime treat is the perfect way to cool down. To learn more: Mango Ice Cream