Struggle with Cravings? These 10 Snacks Help You Stay on Track

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through midday hunger pangs. These smart snacks are your secret weapons for intense cravings. Plus, they are quick to make and help keep you steady between meals! They're simple, tasty, and made with ingredients that support how you want to feel. After all, progress doesn’t mean perfect. It just means making choices that help you keep going!

Nut-Free 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 Cherry Oatmeal Bars

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This soft, no-bake, gluten-free protein bar recipe makes an ideal on-the-go snack! Made with vegan protein powder and sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup. These dairy-free bars come in at 10grams of protein per square. To learn more: Gluten-Free Cherry Protein Bars

Lemon Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

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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

High Protein 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

Vegan Choco Chip Protein Cookies

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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

Energy-Boosting Lemon Energy Bars

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Soft and healthy, these lemon date energy bars are the perfect energy boost. Slightly chewy and with only five ingredients, these homemade energy bars are great to take on long exercise bouts.To learn more: Lemon Energy Bars

Vegan Salted Caramel Smoothie

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Enjoy this sweet and salty indulgence any time of the day! A salted caramel protein shake worthy of dessert. Made with vanilla vegan protein powder and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this dairy-free protein shake is the perfect afternoon pick me up.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Smoothie

No-Bake 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

Creamy Coffee Chia Pudding

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Indulge in this creamy, coffee chia pudding first thing in the morning or for an afternoon energy boost. This dairy-free chia pudding recipe is easy, make-ahead meal that can satisfy a sweet tooth just as well as it can fuel you up!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Coffee Chia Pudding

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Protein Muffins

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Light & airy, these protein muffins with peanut butter make the perfect post-workout snack! With 11 grams of protein per serving these gluten-free muffins are high in healthy ingredients and flavor!

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Protein Muffins