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22 healthy snacks to get you through the day

Ditch the chocolate bar and fight the 4pm slump with these recipes.
Apricot bliss balls recipe

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!

01

No-cook oatmeal balls

Looking for healthy, nourishing snack ideas? Try these no-cook oatmeal balls – full of natural, wholesome ingredients and so delicious!

02

Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.

edamame recipe

03

Roasted sesame edamame beans

Super simple and so tasty! Thiese seasoned and roasted edamame beans are the perfect thing to see you through your 3pm slump.

04

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!

05

Smooth nut and seed butter

Smooth nut and seed butter

A superior spread.

06

Seed and nut bars

Seed and nut bars

The healthy way to snack.

07

Trail mix

Trail mix

Grab a handful when you’re feeling peckish.

Dark chocolate bars with coconut on display with coconut shells.

08

Bountiful choc-coconut bars

Bountiful choc-coconut bars

Make your own delicious coconut and dark chocolate treats at home with this refined sugar-free version.

09

Berry and coconut chia puddings

Berry and coconut chia puddings

This berry and coconut chia puddings are naturally sweet and packed full of the goodness of chia seeds to keep you fueled for the day. Enjoy a little pot for breakfast, dessert or a mid-morning snack.

10

Roasted chickpeas & beans

Roasted chickpeas & beans

These healthy roasted chickpeas and beans are delightfully snackable, seasoned with cumin, coriander, chilli and lime rind.

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Coconut almond power bars

Coconut almond power bars

These almond power bars make a terrific schoolbox snack for the kids!

12

Spicy guacamole

Spicy guacamole

Give your guacamole some extra zing.

Apricot bliss balls recipe

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Apricot bliss balls

These deliciously sweet apricot balls are easy to make and a perfect lunch box snack or on-the-go energy hit.

14

Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter

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!

15

Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

This guilt-free biscotti is perfect with a cuppa. Packed with dried fruit and no added sugar, you can have your treat and eat it too!

16

Rye, honey and seed pull-apart 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.

17

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.

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Ginger, coconut and almond slice

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.

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Sugar-free salted date caramels

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.

20

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!

21

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.

22

Super seed brittle

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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