27 Healthy Office Snacks You’ll Feel Good About Eating
Updated: May 30, 2024
Looking to eat a treat at your desk? Skip the doughnuts and reach for any of these tasty and healthy office snacks!
Caramel, Almond and Sea Salt KIND Bars
KIND bars are one of our favorite healthy office snacks! While they have many energy bar variations to try, one of the best is the caramel, almond and sea salt bar. Each bar contains 170 calories, 5 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. Plus, they’re a gluten-free snack!
Apple Yogurt Parfaits
Grab a mason jar tonight and whip up this healthy and delicious treat for tomorrow’s workday. This simple, four-ingredient parfait is quick to prepare and will give you something to look forward to during that staff meeting. Each parfait has 158 calories, 30 grams of carbs and 5 grams of protein.
Hippeas
Hippeas, or Cheeto’s healthier cousin, are cheese-dusted chickpea puffs. They’re perfectly delicious on their own for a snack or enjoy them as a side with your lunch sammy. 1.5 servings of Hippeas contain 200 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. They’re vegan and gluten-free, too!
Tex-Mex Popcorn
Spicy Southwest seasoning makes this snackin’-good popcorn ideal for any day of the week. Popcorn is one of the best snacks to bring to work since you can keep it at room temp all day long. Each cup of popcorn has 44 calories, 5 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fiber and 1 gram of protein.
Habanero Barbecue Almonds
While traditional salted almonds are great, Blue Diamond’s habanero barbecue almonds are even better. Plus, almonds have plenty of healthy benefits. Every serving of these barbecue almonds has 170 calories, 3 grams of fiber, 5 grams of carbs and 6 grams of protein.
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Craving something sweet after lunch? Skip the break room binges and pull out your own crave-able snack. This trail mix combines sweet dark chocolate and dried cranberries with crunchy almonds, walnuts and pistachios. (Make sure you know these other cranberry health benefits, too.) Each serving contains 176 calories, 11 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein.
THINK Beef Jerky
Beef jerky is one of our favorite go-to snacks…but it’s hard to find a variety that isn’t full of excessive sodium and sugars. THINK jerky is one of the healthiest beef jerky brands on the market. Each serving of beef jerky contains 70 calories, 6 grams of carbs and 12 grams of protein. (Psst! Try adding it to this Meat Lover’s Snack Mix.)
Chia Seed Protein Bites
Get ready for a surge of new work friends when you pull these bite-sized treats from your office drawer. Sweet, yummy and packed with protein, this is the perfect snack to wake you up during your afternoon slump. One protein bite contains 72 calories, 4 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Next, try these delicious no-bake protein balls.
Bare Baked Fruit Chips
Walk on by the vending machine and bring your own crunchy chips to work with the Bare variety pack. These baked fruit chips are crispy and sweet and never contain artificial ingredients. You can alternate days with apple, coconut or banana. One snack bag has 110 to 170 calories, 0 to 11 grams of fat and 3 to 6 grams of fiber. Have leftovers to spare? Use them up in these dried fruit recipes!
Chocolate Hummus
This chocolate hummus is a sweet twist on the classic hummus recipe. Plus, it’s so easy to make with just a handful of healthy ingredients. Serve it with berries and pretzels for a quick snack. 1/4 cup of chocolate hummus has 124 calories, 2 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein.
Harvest Snaps
These baked green bean crisps are a great alternative to your favorite salty snacks. They claim that they have over 50% less sodium compared to regular potato chips. Each serving contains 130 calories, 5 grams of fat, 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. Trying to cut down on the salt? Here are some other low-sodium foods to try.
Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn
If it’s going to be a late night at the office, pack this satisfying, high-fiber snack to get you through. Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn is simple to prepare the night before (here’s how to make popcorn on the stovetop). One cup has 113 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1 gram of fiber and 1 gram of protein.
Brown Rice Cakes with Cashew Butter
It doesn’t get easier than this healthy, low-calorie snack. Brown rice cakes are higher in fiber and nutrients than traditional white ones, and cashew butter basically tastes like rich frosting. One brown rice cake with one tablespoon of cashew butter has about 129 calories, 8 grams of fat and 3 grams of protein. Although, if you do enjoy white rice cakes, these peanut butter cup rice cakes are the perfect snack choice for you.
Nuts and Dried Fruit
Use your break time to load up on healthy fats, plant-based protein and antioxidants with a handful of mixed nuts and dried fruit. One serving contains approximately 381 calories, 17 grams of fat, 8 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein. Savor this salty-sweet Granola Trail Mix recipe.
Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal Packet
Keep a microwave-safe mug and a box of instant oatmeal packets at your desk for a quick midmorning snack that always satisfies. We love this Quaker banana nut flavor with extra protein to keep you full and energized. Each serving has 230 calories, 5 grams of fat, 4 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Or better yet, make your own homemade oatmeal.
Chocolate Date Energy Bars
Eating just one of these healthy chocolate date energy balls will satisfy your sweet tooth without any added refined sugar. Each energy bar has 125 calories, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein. Got a ravenous sweet tooth? Try these healthy sweet snacks.
Apple and String Cheese
Not just for your child’s lunchbox! Grab a piece of string cheese and a medium apple on your way out the door, for a fast snack to eat right at your desk. After all, there are a lot of benefits to eating apples. This classic nosh weighs in at about 152 calories, 5 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.
Spiced Party Peanuts
Bring the party to work with the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and munchy flavors. Spiced party peanuts are perfect for your office happy hour or for grabbing handfuls out of your desk drawer. Each serving has 220 calories, 18 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 9 grams of protein. Try these Sweet & Spicy Peanuts for a fun variation.
PB&J Bites
These PB&J-inspired bites are fun to make and fun to eat! For a change of pace, you can replace the jam with Nutella and the rolled oats with sugar or crushed puffed rice cereal. Each PB&J bite has 186 calories, 12 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. Try these creative PB&J ideas next!
The Better Chip Snacks
Crunchy and savory with just the right amount of kick, these whole-grain spinach and kale chips are gluten-free and perfect for on-the-go snacking. Each serving has 140 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein.
Quinoa Granola
Unlike most granolas that are loaded with extra sugar and calories, this lightly sweetened variety is rich in fiber and protein to keep you fueled all afternoon long. Enjoy on its own or sprinkled over a fresh smoothie bowl. Each serving contains 317 calories, 14 grams of fat, 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.
Hard-Boiled Egg
When you’re short on time, grab this quick, nutrient-dense snack. (Here’s how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs.) The protein will fill you up until lunchtime, and it’s easy to keep a few in your fridge for busy mornings. One hard-boiled egg has 75 calories, 5 grams of fat, 213 milligrams of cholesterol and 6 grams of protein.
Mocha Pumpkin Seeds
Add these mocha pumpkin seeds to the list of best snacks you’re not making, but should! 86 your daily coffee house run and bring your personal chocolaty snack. Each serving has 142 calories, 10 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbs and 6 grams of protein.
Avocado Salsa
Avocado salsa may not be one of your go-to homemade work snacks—so it’s time to spice things up. Adding creamy avocado to your hearty salsa of tomatoes, corn and beans brings healthy fats to keep you satisfied until dinner. Serve with baked tortilla chips or sliced bell peppers. One serving has 82 calories, 7 grams of fat, 2 grams of fiber and 1 gram of protein.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Do like our own Executive Culinary Director, Sarah Farmer, and take five minutes tonight to prep this creamy, tasty snack for tomorrow. Place the ingredients in a mason jar, give it a shake and stick it in the fridge. In the morning, you’ll have a rich, filling snack with 349 calories, 8 grams of fat, 7 grams of fiber and 14 grams of protein.
Old Bay Crispy Kale Chips
These crunchy kale chips are delicious, super healthy and easy to make. The seasoning takes the flavor up a notch. For extra zip, add a dash of cayenne pepper. One serving of these kale chips has 101 calories, 7 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbs and 3 grams of protein.
Spicy Almonds
Almonds are extremely nutritious, and when dressed up with a wonderful blend of spices, they go from ordinary to awesome. 1/4 cup of this spicy almonds recipe has 230 calories, 4 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein. Here are a few other ways to use almonds!
Originally Published: December 31, 1969
