When it hits mid-afternoon and all you can think about is reaching for a sugar-laden chocolate bar, try swapping it out for one of these healthier snacks instead. These recipes are great for mid morning or afternoon treats, or work lunch box fillers. With everything from nutty energy bars and bliss balls, to fruity muffins and crunchy, healthy chip alternatives. There’s even a sugar-free chocolate chip cookie recipe for the real sweet tooths. Take your pick!
Brekkie bliss balls
The kids won’t believe which breakfast cereal forms the basis of these delicious bliss balls.
Macadamia & fig bliss balls
A bite-sized snack.
Stuffed dates with peanut butter & chocolate
A fun twist on a Snickers bar.
Bircher banana bread
This bircher banana bread is like overnight oats in banana bread form. You will need to start this recipe a day ahead.
Roasted sesame edamame beans
Super simple and so tasty! This seasoned and roasted edamame bean recipe is the perfect thing to see you through your 3pm slump.
Healthier chocolate spread
Chocolate spread, meet chickpeas. Don’t be alarmed — we’ve blended the chickpeas down with gooey, sticky dates and cocoa powder so that all you’re left with is a perfect, oozy, chocolatey spread.
No-cook oatmeal balls
Looking for healthy, nourishing snack ideas? Try these no-cook oatmeal balls – full of natural, wholesome ingredients and so delicious!
Seed and nut bars
The healthy way to snack.
Dairy-free hazelnut and cacao cookies
With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.
Toasted nori chips
Get creative in the kitchen and whip up some of these deliciously crunchy toasted nori chips! A great idea for healthy snacking!
Trail mix
Grab a handful when you’re feeling peckish.
Bountiful choc-coconut bars
Make your own delicious coconut and dark chocolate treats at home with this refined sugar-free version.
Berry and coconut chia pudding
Packed full of protein, chia seeds are the healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Roasted chickpeas and beans
How to create a healthy snack by roasting chickpeas and butter beans with a sweet and sour spice mix.
Coconut almond power bars
These almond power bars make a terrific schoolbox snack for the kids!
Spicy guacamole
Give your guacamole some extra zing.
Air fryer muesli bars
It’s the perfect lunch box snack.
Apricot bliss balls
Have a ball making (and eating) these fabulous apricot bliss balls.
Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter
Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!
Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit
Perfect with a cuppa. Packed with dried fruit and no added sugar, you can have your treat and eat it too!
Rye, honey and seed bread rolls
These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner – made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.
Apricot and almond muesli slice
A sweet treat for all the health nuts out there! This gorgeous apricot and almond muesli slice is naturally sweetened and packed full of healthy wholefood ingredients that will keep you fueled for the day.
Almond energy bar
Give yourself a kick-start to the day with these super tasty almond energy bars, made with the goodness of oats, coconut and nuts. It’ll keep you sustained throughout the day to prevent mindless snacking.
Ginger, coconut and almond slice
Ginger slice lovers rejoice! This delicious vegan friendly slice is layered with creamy coconut and topped roasted flake almonds and crystallized ginger.
Sugar-free salted date caramels
These little bites of goodness will keep you full and provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up without the refined sugar.
Ginger and sesame seed logs
Healthy snacking doesn’t have to be boring! Try these tasty ginger and sesame seed logs – wholesome, good-for-you treats!
Chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps
Looking for delicious and easy snack? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps.
Super seed brittle
This deliciously crunchy snack is packed full of healthy, whole seeds to give you sustainable energy to stay fueled for the day ahead. They’re also nut-free, so they make a great homemade treat for the kids’ lunchbox.
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