10 Clean Eating Snacks That Keep Blood Sugar Steady

If your energy levels spike and crash throughout the day, it might be time to give your snacks a little makeover. These clean-eating snacks are full of nutrients that help you stay balanced, satisfied, and steady from morning to night. They’re quick, delicious, and totally family-approved. Think of them as your go-to bites for staying calm, focused, and fueled all day long!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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The EASIEST way to take in some extra protein is with these 3 ingredient protein balls. Made without oats and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, these chocolate peanut butter balls are easy to snack on. To learn more: 3-Ingredient Protein Balls

Easy Protein Mug Cake

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Ready in just 2 minutes this high protein pancake bowl makes for a fueling breakfast on busy mornings. With 34 grams of protein and requires only 3 ingredients, each bite of this mug pancake is soft, sweet, and delicious. To learn more: 3 Ingredient Protein Mug Cake

Grain-Free Chocolate Granola

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Chewy bites with a rich chocolate flavor this gluten-free protein granola is the perfect snack or smoothie topper. Totally grain-free but with 8 grams of protein, it’s a chocolate granola made up of all the nuts and seeds in your cupboard and sweetened with maple syrup. To learn more: Chocolate Protein Granola

Banana Matcha Protein Smoothie

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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

Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Soft, moist, and sweetened with chocolate chips! These chocolate chip protein muffins make the perfect snack. With 10 grams of protein per muffin and naturally gluten-free, these protein muffins will become an easy household staple.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

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

Gluten-Free 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

Chocolate Macadamia Balls

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Light, energizing, and simple to make. These macadamia nut protein balls are naturally gluten-free and made without peanut butter! Made with vegan protein powder these no-bake protein balls are topped in crunchy almonds for maximum flavor. To learn more: Chocolate Macadamia Protein Balls

Crunchy Cinnamon Granola

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Once you try this homemade crunchy cinnamon granola you'll never go back! Loaded with healthy nuts and seeds and flavored with caramel-like almond butter.

Get the recipe: Crunchy Granola

Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bars

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Coated in a crunchy chocolate topping with a soft cookie-like base, these cookie dough bars are perfect for munching. Naturally dairy-free, grain-free, and gluten-free, these no-bake cookie bars can be made into a low-carb dessert as well to make them a healthy swap for a traditional treat.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bars