Healthy veggie snacks to boost your energy

Have you been searching for the best foods for increasing energy levels? Do you find yourself at a loss for what to pack for a quick snack that will help you boost your energy throughout the day? The Dishquo app can help you take the guesswork out of meal and snack planning by providing ideas, information, and recipes for all your dietary needs. But, today throughout this article, we will explore healthy veggie snack options that will boost your energy and help you feel satisfied until your next meal.

So, what foods quickly boost energy?

Avocado toast

Avocado toast is a great way to start the day as it provides vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help with cardiovascular health and keep you feeling full no matter what time of day you choose to enjoy this healthy snack. Another great perk is that it provides a great burst of energy and you can add some eggs to enhance the protein content.

Grated Egg Avocado Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 wheat sourdough bread (or bread of your choice), toasted
• 1 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
• ½ avocado, sliced
• 1 egg, hardboiled
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 oz arugula

Instructions:

1. Spread the avocado oil mayonnaise on to the toasted wheat sourdough bread.
2. Top with arugula and avocado slices.
3. Grate the hardboiled egg and sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy the boost in energy!

There are many ways to enjoy avocado toast. It is so popular that many restaurants are even choosing to add it to their menu and consumers are buying it up! If you haven’t tried the latest avocado toast trend, now is the time to add it to your meal planning menu as you will love it! Whether you choose to add it to your meal plan as a snack or a breakfast item, you can’t go wrong!

So, what happens when you are busy and on the go and you don’t have time to grab a snack? Reaching for a smoothie is a great way to satisfy your hunger and accomplish the goal of keeping your blood sugar level in a healthy state of being. One of the best smoothie recipes out there right now is the ‘glowing green smoothie.’

Glowing Green Smoothie

Another great snack that you can enjoy at any time throughout the day is the glowing green smoothie. This smoothie will pack an energetic punch that is full of greens. Perfect for those who are on the go, this smoothie is ideal for someone who doesn’t have time to sit down for a meal and wants to enjoy a snack full of protein through a straw.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup of water
• ¾ pound romaine lettuce
• 1 ½ cup baby spinach
• 3 celery stalks
• 1 apple, cored, and cut in half
• 1 pear, cored, and cut in half
• 1 banana, peeled and cut into small slices

Additional recipe notes:

Some consumers enjoy adding parsley or cilantro for a bit of a kick. Another tip is that some mixers are small and may not hold all ingredients. Cut down the ingredient list to fit your needs.

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients into a Vitamix container or mixer of your choice and secure the lid.
2. Start your machine on the lowest setting and increase to the fast setting possible.
3. Blend as long as needed for ingredients to be smooth.

Now that we have some great snack ideas, it is important to discuss ways in which one can go about snacking to ensure sustained energy throughout the day.

In this next section, we will break down how to avoid a sugar crash in the mid-afternoon.

How to Snack for High Energy Throughout the Day

The best rule of thumb is to eat throughout the day. It is best to eat smaller meals and consume healthy snacks throughout the day so that you can sustain energy levels and avoid a sugar crash. Some ways that you can do this include drinking water, consuming caffeine, limiting alcohol, and avoiding crash diets.

In addition to eating small meals and snacking, here are some other tips to help you avoid a sugar crash during the day:

• Increase the amount of protein you consume
• Avoid processed and manufactured carbohydrates and choose complex carbohydrates instead
• Add healthy fats into your meal planning
• Watch for added sugar in foods. The best way to do this is to look at food labels
• Avoid sugary drinks, treats, candy, snacks, and foods

What’s a healthy snack to boost energy?

Find your perfect energy snack

Snacking sounds easy enough but there is more than one way to snack so to ensure that you are snacking right, it is important to find something that you enjoy but will not cause you to experience a “sugar crash.” A “sugar crash” is short for a blood sugar crash and it occurs when your body experiences a sudden drop in blood sugar, also known as glucose, levels. A sugar crash can cause distractions and one who experiences this sensation may find themselves feeling fatigued and unable to concentrate on normal activities until their blood sugar level is restored.

Many experience a blood sugar crash in the afternoon, shortly after lunch but before dinner. If you have ever heard of the ‘2pm slump’ in the workplace, that is a common term for when many experience a sugar crash. So, what can you do? Be on guard and have your snacks ready!

To help you, we have provided some examples of healthy snacks along with some thoughts on the best snacks for energy.

Some of the best energy-boosting snack ideas include but are not limited to:

• Almonds
• Hard boiled eggs
• Greek yogurt
• Bananas and peanut butter
• Sunflower seeds
• Popcorn
• Smoothies, such as the glowing green smoothie mentioned above

What are your favorite healthy snacks?

Here are a few of the best snacks to eat for energy

Snacking can be fun and it can be hard to choose just one snack to enjoy. That is why it is important to plan your meals ahead of time. Having a plan and being disciplined will help you avoid losing sight of your goals and it will help you stay organized with your food choices. Making a list of snacks for the week is a great way to keep yourself on track.

Here is a list of some of the best snacks to eat for energy:

• Natural energy bars
• Nuts
• Bananas
• Peanut butter or another nut butter of your choice
• Dried fruit
• Beans
• Oatmeal

Some consumers wonder if dietary lifestyle restrictions play a role in the types of foods that can be enjoyed as a snack. This section will explore some of the best snacks that are recommended for those living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. You will find that not much is different other than ensuring that the snack choice does not include ingredients that go against one’s lifestyle choice.

What are the foods which will give energy for a vegetarian? 

Raw Veggies & Hummus

One of the best vegetarian recipes for snacking is the classic tray of fresh, raw vegetables and hummus spread. Here are some tips on how to make the best veggie tray and hummus spread for vegetarians.

Raw Veggie Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 whole zucchini
• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup tahini (you can also create a blend of olive oil and flax oil)
• ½-1 tsp sea salt (depending on your taste preference)
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ clove mashed garlic
• ½ of a fresh lemon for the juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger root, grated

Directions

1. Use a food processor to combine all the ingredients. A hand blender will work too but may take more time to mix well.
2. The consistency may be too thick at first. If so, add some water.
3. After mixing, transfer to a dish for serving purposes. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with paprika, ground cumin, or fresh parsley.
4. Serve the hummus with fresh, raw vegetables of your choice. Popular favorites include carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.
5. Recipe note-you can substitute the zucchini or avocado for chickpeas to make a traditional hummus dip.

There you have it! A great vegetarian snack to enjoy on your own or with family and friends. It only takes a few minutes to throw together and it is a dish that is guaranteed to please.

Energizing Vegan Snacks

1. Fresh fruits, such as but not limited to, apples, bananas, melon, pineapple, kiwi, mango, and berries can all be enjoyed by vegans who are interested in a healthy, sweet afternoon snack.
2. For someone looking for a snack consisting of vegetables, reach for leafy greens such as spinach, or enjoy pumpkin seeds or some cucumber slices.
3. Avocados are a great snack. Enjoy them in slices, by the spoonful, or make some guacamole. There are many options when it comes to adding avocados to your snack menu.

Conclusion

As you have been able to identify throughout this article, there are many ways that you can effectively balance nutrition with snacks. Snacking throughout the day is a great way to manage your energy and ensure that your blood sugar level does not drop so low that it causes you to experience fatigue or loss of concentration.