10 Healthy Snacks That Make You Feel Full Faster

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Are you constantly looking for healthy snacks that make you feel full?

Don’t you just love snacking around the entire day in the midst of stressful exams nights, or during Netflix sessions? 

Something healthy and handy sounds like just the perfect deal, doesn’t it? 

There are plenty of options offered in the markets that are very filling. But the question is, 

“Are these snacks even healthy to consume daily?”

Scroll down and discover some hidden gems that were hiding in your kitchen all this time.

All these choices are easily available and you can grab them on the go for work or school.

10 Healthy Snacks to Make You Feel Full

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1. Oats:

Oats are an inexpensive and easy-to-cook healthy snack. They are full of all the vitamins and minerals that your body urges. They are high in protein and fats and are also rich in carbs and fiber. 

It can be consumed at any time of the day and can be prepared in assorted styles. It is best to cook it with skimmed milk rather than full-fat or low-fat milk.

Banana and Oats Cookies:
– 1 cup instant oats
– 2 ripe bananas
– A handful of raisins

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Shape and bake until crispy. 

2. Almond Butter:

Almond butter is a great source of magnesium which regulates a healthy immune system.

It is a decent replacement for peanut butter because it is comparatively healthier due to its higher content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Almond butter might be high in fats but these are monounsaturated fats that help in regulating blood cholesterol and improving heart health. 

Almond butter can also be used to make some delicious cookies that can never go wrong!

3. Avocado:

Avocados have monounsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids and an ample amount of vitamins and minerals. 

1 serving of an avocado provides 160kcal, with 2grams protein, 9grams carbs, and 15grams of good fats.

Avocados can be used in plenty of ways such as salads, spreads, guacamole, etc. 

Here is a quick and easy salad that you can make on the go.

Avocado and Kale Salad:
– 1/2 Ripe Avocado
– 1 Bundle of Kale
– 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
– Salt & Pepper to Taste

Toss all the ingredients into a bowl and relish your appetizing and healthy salad.

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4. Greek Yogurt:

Greek yogurt is heavily packed with vitamins and minerals that are vital for the human body.

It is abundant in calcium and potassium and also comprises of probiotics that are beneficial for your gut environment. It contains proteins for hair, nails, and skin.

It is high in B vitamins that guard against any heart illness and neural tube defects.

Homemade Strawberry Yogurt:
– 2 cups non-fat greek yogurt
– 10 ounces of frozen strawberries
– Add sugar according to taste

Finely chop some strawberries, then mix all the ingredients in a bowl to enjoy your delicious and healthy snack. 

5. Roasted Veggies and Fruits:

Have you ever pondered that veggies and fruits could be turned into something exciting? If not, then let me tell you a trick! 

Just sprinkle some cinnamon to your fruits or some salt and pepper to your veggies and bake them until they are appetizingly crunchy and see how with just 2 ingredients you found a new favorite snack!

It is high in fiber is the easiest way to relieve constipation and bowel snags. Vitamins and minerals are also found in abundance in fruits and veggies.

Fruits and veggies are the best choices as they are low in calories. 

This crispy and crunchy snack option is the best way to replace your unwholesome pack of Doritos.

Apple chips:
– 3 Large sweet apples
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

You can also try some vegetable chips such as sweet potato chips, air-fried potato chips or zucchini chips.

These homemade chips will be low in calories, sugar and salt content. Pair them up with any dip and enjoy your snack.

6. Dates:

Dates are densely-packed with all the nutrients that your body urges.

Moreover, it helps in reversing anemia, eases inflammation, lowers cholesterol, and is also good for blood sugar and mental health. 

It is a great artificial sweetener. It contains vitamins B and C as well as antioxidants that aids in skin regeneration and elasticity. 

Incorporate dates into your diet to improve your skin and overall health.

7. Eggs:

If you think that eggs are boring! I absolutely get it!

Eggs might sound boring and dull but did anyone said that they should taste boring as well? 

Eggs can be prepared in plenty of styles such as fluffy egg, scrambled egg, poached egg or a hard-boiled egg.

Eggs are high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. An average egg comprises of 35% protein only. 

For the gym freaks, a protein-rich diet is crucial to build up lean body mass, maintain and repair body tissues.

8. Sweet Potato

Those dull and dusty sweet potatoes can be a good replacement for your salty chips and sugary biscuits craving.

They are beneficial in curing numerous ailments such as Stomach ulcers, Inflammation, and Bronchitis.

They are powerful antioxidant that keeps your immune system healthy and sturdy. It is high in dietary fiber, thus it increases satiety and can keep you full for an extensive period.

You can either try sweet potato chips or instead you can try this healthy recipe.

Sweet Potato Patties:
– 1 medium to large sweet potato (boiled, peeled, & mashed)
– 3 large eggs
– shredded cheddar cheese
– salt & pepper according to taste

Combine the above-stated ingredients and fry them (with 2tsp oil) in a non-stick pan or bake them.

9. Broccoli:

You cannot imagine the health benefits that this big, green floweret has to offer. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. It contains powerful antioxidants plus anti-carcinogenic properties that prevent cancer.

Broccoli is high in calcium and it contains Vitamin-K and C together with some B vitamins and Folate that prevents neural birth defects during early pregnancy.

It helps in the regulation of blood glucose and heart functioning. Together with all these benefits, broccoli also encourages bone health, regulates blood pressure, and prevents cold.    

Broccoli Patties:
– 1 cup shredded cottage cheese
– 1 broccoli (mashed)
– 3 eggs
– 1 cup bread crumbs
– salt, pepper, & garlic

Mix all the ingredients and toast or fry on a non-stick pan.

10. Popcorn: 

Eating homemade popcorn is a wholesome snack because 1 serving of popcorn is equal to 3 cups which constitutes 100 calories when prepared without butter. 

It is a whole-grain food and a complex carb with tons of vitamins and minerals along with antioxidants.

It contains Serotonin that aids in relaxing the body.

Popcorn is a high-fiber food.

Final Thoughts

But I hope that I have made you’re snacking much easier and healthier through all the tasty and easy-to-cook snacks with absolutely minimum effort.

What are your favorite healthy snacks?