Running out of ideas for portable, healthy snacks? No worries, we've got you covered—and then some! Mason jars and recycled glass jars are perfect for packing and storing snacks. They are just the right size and completely darling, no?
Keep hunger at bay—and your metabolism stoked—with these healthy but easily packable snack ideas.
21 Healthy Snacks Perfect for Mason Jars
Perfect for work or on-the-go, here are 17 healthy mason jar snack ideas to keep you from getting “hangry” throughout the day. So start collecting and cleaning those glass jars!
1. Whole wheat pretzels and nut butter
You get your healthy carb fix, plus some protein and healthy fats from the nut butter. Keep those little lidded condiment cups from the salad bar for an easy way to pack some nut butter inside the jar along with the pretzel sticks.
2. Rainbow fruit salad
Salads in a jar are almost too cute to eat. Cut up your favorite fresh fruit, and layer it all pretty and organized in a jar.
3. Granola
Get your sweet-tooth fix with a handful of granola along with an apple, or leave some room and add milk or yogurt.
4. Popcorn
I always forget about popcorn! Keeping it in a ½ pint jar means I'm not eating an entire bag in one sitting, but it also keeps the popcorn ultra fresh. (And when no one's looking, you can "drink" your popcorn and save your blouse from any stray crumbs.)
5. Raw trail mix
Make a simple trail mix with dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and whole almonds. It makes a great combination to toss into your bag for the afternoon munchies. Much better than hitting up the vending machine for a candy bar.
6. Roasted chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas are one of my all-time favorite protein-packed snacks! Even better, they are dead simple to make. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
Drain a can of chickpeas, toss them with a little olive oil and your favorite spice blend. (Mine is za'atar.) Roast in the oven for about 15–20 minutes. Let them cool and transfer to jars.
7. Chia pudding
Chia gives you energy for days! Well, not really. Hours, though. That's because these little miracle workers are loaded with fiber and protein.
Mix up 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with about ¾ cup of yogurt, kefir, or your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy), and a little maple syrup or honey to sweeten it.
8. Veggie sticks
Not a new idea, but these are a good reminder to fit more veggies into your day. You'll be more likely to snack on them if they are already cut up and ready to eat. Take a small jar of yogurt herb dip, too, because dipping makes eating veggies a lot of fun.
Need more healthy snack ideas?
9. Baked chips and salsa
10. Graham crackers and Nutella (kids will love this one)
11. Pita chips and hummus
12. Tomato, cucumber, and feta salad
13. Bagel chips and cream cheese dip
14. A healthy smoothie
15. Tomato and mozzarella caprese salad
16. Raw veggie chips with guacamole
17. Layered Rainbow Salad
18. Baba ghanouj with pita chips
19. Baked green beans with Greek yogurt
20. Homemade granola bars
21. Baked falafel with yogurt dip
What's your go-to healthy snack?
This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Gina Jansheski, a licensed, board-certified physician who has been practicing for more than 20 years. Learn more about Hello Glow's medical reviewers here. As always, this is not personal medical advice and we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
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