Healthy Foods That Can be Kept at Your Desk

Hope you’re all having a great week! Today I want to share a list of healthy foods that can be kept at your desk or in your purse! I always bring a lunch and some snacks that are fresh {fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, pasta, chicken etc.} but I also like to keep a couple of these foods on hand. It’s always good to have healthy snacks available when hungry or if you need an extra boost of energy. This will help you avoid going to the vending machine or spending money on unhealthy snacks!

Foods that can be kept at your desk or in your purse:

1. Lara Bars/ Kind Bars
Lara bars only consists of a couple ingredients. My favorite is the peanut butter bar! Find at your local grocery store in the organic/natural section or at a health food store.
Kind bars are a healthier alternative to chocolate bars when you need an afternoon pick me up! Find at your local grocery store or Starbucks.

2. Granola/ Cereal
Granola is a great product to have on hand because it can be eaten on its own or topped over yogurt and so much more! Try my Power Packed Granola recipe if you’re new to making granola! Cereals are also great for snacking, choose whole grain cereal or a healthy gluten free alternative.

3. Crackers
Choose a whole grain cracker or healthy GF alternative. Eat them plain or bring a dip/hummus/peanut butter/almond butter with you for dipping!

4. Unsweetened Organic Apple Sauce
Purchase individual unsweetened apple sauce containers and keep them in you desk {I wouldn’t recommend buying the jars for this because they require refrigeration after opening}. Bring other fruits for dipping or eat it on its own.

5. Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are one of my favorite snacks because they are light and easy to snack on. They also taste great topped with peanut butter, banana and cinnamon!

4. Nuts/ Seeds
Almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, etc. Store individual packs or keep a container at your desk/in your purse.

5. Dried Fruit
Great if you have a sweet tooth! Choose dried mangos, pineapple, apricots, cranberries, or raisons.

6. Trail Mix
Make your own trail mix with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Add dark chocolate chips for added sweetness!

7. Almond Milk
Individual almond milk packs are easy and filling. Choose unsweetened when available.

8. Coconut Water
Perfect to keep at your desk if you are needed something hydrating and flavorful!

9. Tea or Coffee
Keep at your desk if you need an afternoon pick me up!

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What’s your favorite healthy snack that you like to always have on hand? Let me know in the comments!
-Brittney

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