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Here's What Real Healthy People Actually Snack On

There's not one sad handful of almonds among them, and that's a beautiful thing.

Casey Gueren
by Casey Gueren

BuzzFeed Staff

When it comes to avoiding that hangry feeling, the best defense is a good offense. And a good offense consists mostly of snacks.

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That means planning ahead and stocking up on healthy options you'll actually keep in your kitchen/purse/office fridge/pockets/whatever.

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Because when you have zero time in your day and need to grab something fast, you’ll go for the peanut butter cup every damn time. BUT if you already have something satisfying and better for you on hand: snack win!

HOWEVER, if you hear one more person call a handful of almonds a snack, you can rightfully throw it in their face.

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Here are 23 better, more interesting options that will awaken your starving soul.

They've all been made (and devoured) by real, seriously healthy people who say things like "satiety" and "fuel your body." Steal their snackspiration so you'll never have to go head-to-head with the vending machine again.

1. Open-Faced PB & Blueberries

2. Egg and Apple Combo

Courtesy of Aaron Flores

"Eating should stimulate all of our senses, and a perfectly cooked hard-boiled egg is about as good as it gets for me. Paired with a green apple, this is the perfect snack to satisfy any hunger and please your palate as well." —Aaron Flores, RDN, California-based nutritionist specializing in intuitive eating and Healthy at Every Size (HAES)

3. Spiced Apple Chips

4. Avocado Toast

Courtesy of Amelia Winslow

"My favorite way to eat avocados is smashed onto toast with a sprinkle of salt and a few red pepper flakes. If I'm really hungry I add a fried egg. The healthy fat from avocado plus carbohydrates from bread makes it ultra-satisfying and always delicious." —Amelia Winslow, MS, MPH, nutritionist and founder of Eating Made Easy

5. Spicy And Sweet Roasted Chickpeas

Courtesy of Nita Sharda

"I like this as a snack for when I'm craving something savory. The crunchy bite size peas are also loaded with protein and fiber, so a little goes a long way." —Nita Sharda, RD, owner of Carrots and Cake Balanced Nutrition Consulting (See the full recipe here.)

6. Banana Nut Toast

Courtesy of Anjali Shah

"This is a slice of sprouted wheat bread with ½ tablespoon almond butter, ½ tablespoon peanut butter, ¼ sliced banana and 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts on top — with an optional sprinkle of cinnamon and drizzle of honey. This delicious snack packs a protein and fiber punch guaranteed to keep you full in between meals." —Anjali Shah, board certified health coach and founder of The Picky Eater

7. A Makeshift Pudding Cup

8. Miso Zoodle Soup

9. Blueberry Coconut Balls

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"These no-bake snack balls are made with antioxidant-rich frozen wild blueberries. If you eat them right away they are super cold and refreshing, but if you let them thaw a bit they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!" (See the full recipe here.) —Danielle Omar, MS, RD

10. A Picturesque Cheese Plate

11. Fruit Pizza

12. A Loaded Sweet Potato

Courtesy of Anjali Prasertong

"My favorite mid-morning snack is a leftover roasted sweet potato, split open and stuffed with a couple dollops of plain Greek yogurt. If I'm feeling fancy, I'll sprinkle it with furikake, a super-flavorful Japanese seasoning mix with toasted nori and sesame seeds. With all the protein, healthy carbs, and fiber, it's a snack that keeps me satisfied for hours." —Anjali Prasertong, contributing editor at The Kitchn and graduate student studying to become a registered dietitian

13. A Fruit Smoothie That Only Looks Like a Daiquiri

14. Cheese, Crackers, Tomatoes, and Veggies

15. Homemade Sweet Potato Chips

16. Apple Peanut Butter Toasts

17. Cheddar Kale Chips

18. A Cookie You Can Make IN A PAN

19. Crudités For One

20. Cauliflower Fries

21. This Bright and Cheery Deliciousness

22. Kale Guacamole Wraps

23. A Smoothie In A Bowl

Courtesy of Kath Younger

"One of my favorite snacks is a smoothie made with oats served in a bowl. This one is a cup of frozen berries, half a banana, a cup of milk, and a quarter cup of oats thrown in a blender, then topped with toasted buckwheat and nut butter. The oats give the smoothie a nice doughy taste, plus they amp up the nutrition with extra fiber and energy! And enjoying it as a 'soup' means I savor every last bite." —Kath Younger, RD, founder of Kath Eats Real Food

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