65 Healthy-Ish Work Snacks That'll Give You That Friday Feeling (Even When It's Only Wednesday)
As someone acquainted with the Sunday Scaries (i.e. that feeling of dread that hits when the weekends almost over), listen up—Team Delish has a solve that helps us jumpstart our work week's with a lot less anxiety: making sure we're set with some fun snacks for the whole work week long. Picture it—you're at your workplace (home, or the office, your fave coffee shop, wherever), and you don't have any snacks? The horror! Getting from breakfast to lunch and lunch to dinner without noshing on something is hard. We'd never skip snacking altogether, especially since enjoying a midday bite is actually great for your metabolism (and your mental health), so set yourself up for success with a healthier, homemade option. Whether you like salty, sweet, crunchy (or all three!), there are plenty of snack ideas here for you for wherever you work. Check out our 65 healthy work snacks—they’re sure to curb your hanger and help you get through whatever your day throws at you.
Working from home? We’ve all made the mistake of thinking we don’t need to prepare for what we’ll eat during the day when we’re WFH. Then we found ourselves without a plan, eating a pickle out of the fridge every time we went by instead of a proper meal 😱. Same goes for snacks. If you’ve got them prepared ahead of time, it’ll be way easier to reach for something healthy. You do have your whole kitchen at your disposal, so spare a few minutes of your day to whip up snacks that are slightly more involved. Try our crispy hot honey cauliflower nuggets, our herby baked falafel bites, our chicharrones, or our stovetop popcorn (try it with different toppings, like in our taco night popcorn or our sushi popcorn!). You’ll be SO glad you made the effort.
If you’re not working from within the comfort of your own home, your snacks need to be just as yummy, easy to grab, but also portable. Instead of things that need to be eaten right away or kept refrigerated, you’re going to want shelf-stable snacks that can sit out. Craving something salty? Try our curry-lime cashews or our air fryer crunchy chili spiced chickpeas. More into sweets? Try our air fryer GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies or our peanut butter protein balls. You can control what goes into them, meaning these healthy snacks will always win out over last-minute store-bought options.
If you really don’t have the time to make your own (we’ve ALL been there), check out our favorite healthy snacks to buy. Don't forget the main events—we’ve got quick, healthy breakfasts, lunches for work, and healthy dinners too.
Sushi Popcorn
This sushi-inspired popcorn is flavored with a mix of Japanese seasonings like togarashi (a chile blend) and crumbled nori (dried seaweed). The result is an umami-packed salty snack that will have you skipping ordering that sushi takeout.
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Chicharrones
In this homemade pork rinds, garlic-, lime juice- and oregano-marinated cubes of pork belly are boiled until tender then fried until deep golden brown and crunchy. Topped with a sprinkle of flaky salt and a squeeze of lime, these are the perfect two-bite, keto-friendly snack.
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Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips
How thinly you slice your zucchini will affect how long these flavorful chips will take in the oven. We recommend checking on the chips after about an hour, though it'll almost definitely take longer than that. Better safe than sorry for this delicious snack!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark
The ingredients for this quick dessert are right there in the name! A layer of bananas gets covered in smooth, unsweetened peanut butter, then drizzled with melted chocolate and frozen until stiff enough to snap into single servings. Hot tip: the flaky sea salt is optional but a remarkably delicious upgrade if you have it on hand.
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Crispy Hot Honey Cauliflower Nuggets
If chicken nuggets with honey mustard were your childhood fave, prepare to meet your new obsession. Coated with toasty bread crumbs and drizzled in a ridiculously craveable hot honey sauce, these crispy cauliflower nuggets are reinventing that childhood snack into a sweet and spicy sensation.
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Sour Patch Grapes
Sour Patch grapes, or Glitter Grapes, have been a blogger favorite for years, and it's long time you tried the treat firsthand. This magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.
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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Tossing fruit in a blender beats cooking and washing dishes (and that's coming from people who cook for a living). With this easy recipe, all you need are a few staple pantry ingredients and 5 minutes, for a versatile, filling, and quick smoothie that'll keep you going through the day.
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Watermelon Pizza
Picture this: juicy watermelon slices serving as the base for fragrant herbs, tangy red onion, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta? And no, we're not talking salad (though our watermelon feta salad is great). Instead, embrace the unexpected and make a watermelon pizza as a snack instead.
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Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites
Giving cold hard cash to Starbucks seems far-fetched in this economy. Even if that cash is in exchange for their fluffy, cheesy protein-packed egg bites. Lucky for you, we've figured out a perfect dupe for the iconic breakfast bites that will make you swear you shelled out $5 for a serving.
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Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these snack-able chickpeas are delicious as a crunchy topper for salads, creamy soups, or grain bowls, too. You can also toss them with hot popcorn for a pretty killer, protein-packed movie snack.
Get the Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas recipe.
Cucumber Sushi
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with veggies, this cucumber sushi will become your new favorite addition to your mid-day snack routine. It might not be “real sushi,” but it sure is delicious!
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Herby Baked Falafel Bites With Spicy Mint Tahini Dip
Pistachios, mint, cilantro, dill, and parsley combine to turn these a lovely shade of green. Bonus: These falafel are baked, not fried, to make them healthier with less mess.
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Taco Night Popcorn
Who said Taco Tuesday has to be limited to just tacos? You might think that we're using taco seasoning here, but the secret ingredient is even better—crushed Doritos. The Doritos not only give heaps of flavor to the buttered popcorn, but also add a welcome slightly crunchy texture.
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BLAT Toasts
Bruschetta, be warned: BLAT toasts have arrived. Topped with avocado, romaine, sliced tomato, and crispy bacon, these mini toasts pack big BLT flavor in a few small bites.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Fries
Meet the love child of two iconic breakfasts: toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and savory avocado toast. Their superpowers combine in these irresistible avocado fries, which rely on the magical air fryer for their crisp texture, rather than deep frying.
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Veggie Peel Chips
Food is expensive these days, and there’s no reason to waste good-for-you and tasty vegetable peels that often get discarded. Instead, turn them into a crispy snack everyone will love. Serve as is or alongside a tasty dip, like our caramelized onion dip, ranch, or queso!
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Keto Tortilla Chips
With only two foundational ingredients, these keto-friendly chips are so easy to make! Crispy and salty, they're just what we crave when 3 p.m. snack time rolls around. We seasoned ours with chili and garlic powder but feel free to use any of your favorite seasonings.
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Strawberries 'n' Cream Granola Bars
These strawberries 'n' cream granola bars are so much better than the store-bought kind. Packed with rolled oats, coconut flakes, pepitas, and freeze-dried strawberries for a hit of tart flavor, these are perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
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Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs
Simply cook the eggs to your desired doneness in your air fryer, then shock them in an ice bath, and you will have perfectly boiled (ok, air fried) eggs. You could eat them as they are with a bit of salt and pepper or turn them into these delicious maple bacon deviled eggs.
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Cowboy Caviar
Some call it Cowboy Caviar; others call it Texas Caviar. Different names, same idea, and lots of variations—we love ours for how delicious and health-supportive it is. Black-eyed peas contain vitamin K, black beans aid in lowering blood pressure, and avocados contain omega-3 fatty acids. 😍
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Cinnamon Roll Power Bites
These "power balls" are exactly what they sound like: perfect little bites of energy that will satisfy that sweet craving. All ingredients come together in just 10 minutes to form sweet, soft, chewy balls that are reminiscent of cinnamon rolls.
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Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini for snacking and easier packing in lunch boxes for emergency work snacks. 😊
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Curry-Lime Cashews
Sure, a handful of these tasty nuts curbs hunger pangs, but they’re more than just a snack. Try these chopped up as a crunchy topping on your favorite roasted vegetables or atop a spoonful of vegan yogurt.
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Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly bites that are perfect for snacking on throughout the day.
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BLT Egglets
Looking for an easy, quick low-carb snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.
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Green Smoothie
For those days when we really need to get a boost of greens, we turn to this perfect green smoothie. Packed with good-for-you fruits and veggies, this smoothie has everything you need to keep you full and energized till dinner. Plus, it's downright delicious.
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Antipasto Bites
These antipasto skewers are the snack of our dreams. Feel free to swap your faves in and out to customize these (pepperoncinis for olives, chicken tortellini for cheese...).
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Zucchini Hot Dogs
All about the hot dog, not the bun? Let us introduce you to your new favorite low-carb hot dog option: a zucchini bun. Grilling zucchini not only turns it smoky and delicious, but makes it soft enough to serve as a perfect vessel for a quick hot dog snack.
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Steamed Edamame
Simple, steamed edamame is an amazing snack that is nutritious and comes together really quickly. The little beans are endlessly poppable and are a fun, hands-on hors d'oeuvre (especially with the addition of our homemade chicken-salt).
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Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pinwheel sandwiches are here with their totally retro swirls, ready to be packed into lunchboxes, piled onto game day spreads, or just eaten as an afternoon snack. The best part is that there are endless combinations of fillings you can customize these with. As long as you stick with the basic formula and amounts, the sky's the limit.
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Melon Prosciutto Skewers
If you haven't experienced the flavor combo of prosciutto + melon, get on it STAT. It's the ultimate in sweet and salty that will keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.
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Kettle Corn
Kettle corn is popcorn that is topped with sugar and salt. The combination makes for an addictively sweet, high-fiber treat that’s perfect for movie night, an afternoon sugar craving, or on the snack table at your next picnic or BBQ.
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Harissa Deviled Eggs
Bite-sized deviled eggs get a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious, and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Chia Pudding
Cooking with chia seeds might seem intimidating, but in reality this high-protein pudding couldn't be easier to whip up. We like ours topped with fresh fruit—juicy berries, sweet bananas, or fragrant pears work great—and crunchy granola, but feel free to go crazy with your favorite toppings.
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Honey-Garlic Cauliflower
Much like our Parmesan cauliflower bites, these little guys have just enough crunch and flavor to keep us going. Craving salt but avoiding chips and unhealthy snacks? These sticky-spicy bites will save the day.
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Air Fryer Tostones With Creamy Mojo Dipping Sauce
Though they’re typically twice fried, these air fryer tostones (or fried plantains) are as crispy as the classic version with a fraction of the fat—and there's no scary pot full of hot oil! The result is a delicious crispy snack, perfect for dipping in the creamy mojo sauce.
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Air Fryer Kale Chips
These air fryer kale chips are a super tasty way to start a healthy chip habit (kale has 215% more fiber than potatoes!). They take just minutes to prepare, and using your air fryer means less grease and guilt. Feel free to customize your chips with different herbs and spices—the possibilities really are endless.
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Air Fryer Broccoli Ranch Tots
Switch up your normal tater tots by adding finely chopped broccoli and ranch seasoning. Bonus: Using your air fryer will give you ultra-crispy tots in half the time!
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Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
These loaded zucchini skins are a fresh, healthy twist on potato skins. They're stuffed with cheddar, tomato, and avocado for intense flavor you're gonna love.
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Homemade Hummus
Hummus is one of our favorite dips, made even better by how simple it is to make. Made from blending chickpeas, tahini, and a few other simple ingredients in a food processor, it’s the easiest last-minute appetizer or satisfying snack to throw together.
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Stovetop Popcorn
Want freshly popped popcorn in a flash? Try this easy stovetop technique! The resulting popcorn is light and crisp—all it needs is your signature popcorn seasoning. (We love nutritional yeast, paprika, and lots of salt, but you do you.)
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls
When you need a little energy boost, these peanut butter bites will give you new life. We wanted these protein balls to taste a little bit like cookie dough (😈), so we added some mini dark chocolate chips. Skip them if you're trying to limit sugar.
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Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
If you love sushi, onigiri is a must-try: a humble rice ball accented by a variety of fillings, wrapped in roasted seaweed (nori), and perfect for snacking or a light meal. Onigiri is open to customization and experimentation too—try one of our filling options, or create your own.
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Keto Cookie Dough Bars
Is there anything more comforting than edible cookie dough? These crazy good keto cookie dough bars are the perfect dessert or midday pick-me-up—especially with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
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Blueberry Smoothie
To make blueberry’s gentle sweet-tart flavor pop in a healthy smoothie, you’ll need to add a few things to make it taste more like itself. Our triple berry smoothie utilizes creamy banana, but if you really don’t like that tropical essence? Add nut butter instead!
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Sweet 'N Salty Chocolate Bark
This chocolate bark is endlessly adaptable. Feel free to customize and make it your own, but don’t forget the flaky sea salt—it'll help pull all the flavors together.
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Baked Yuca Fries
Are you a sweet potato fry fan? You’re going to LOVE these. Let us introduce you to your new favorite—yuca fries. These sweet and nutty cassava fries do take a bit of preparation, but once you’ve peeled, chopped, and boiled them, you can turn them into extremely crispy fries that’ll rival any French fry.
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Kimbap
Take note that while they look alike, Korean kimbap is not technically sushi, but there are a lot of similarities. To make kimbap, you will need seaweed (kim or gim), freshly cooked rice (bap), and a bamboo sushi mat. Try swapping in brown rice to make these even healthier.
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Perfect Paleo Granola
Granola is typically made with a mixture of oats, nuts and seeds, a sweetener, and a fat (like oil). This granola skips the oats (no wheat allowed on paleo), instead using 2 whole cups of nuts and 1 1/4 cups of seeds to compensate. Then, we go with honey and coconut oil for the fat.
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Chocolate Keto Cookies
Double chocolate = double happiness, as far as we're concerned. If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re going to love these perfect keto-friendly cookies, all with fewer than 10 ingredients! We’re impressed.
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Tzatziki
There’s very little that this creamy cucumber and yogurt dip doesn’t improve, whether you’re going traditional and serving it with kebabs, adding a dollop onto your salmon dinner, or eating it plain with pita and veggies as your next favorite work snack.
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Baked Plantain Chips
If you love a wildly crunchy chip, plantains are the way to go. With a bit more fiber than your average spud chip, these plantain chips only require 3 ingredients. They're darn addictive on their own, but can pair nicely with some creamy dips like a bowl of guacamole or Greek feta dip too.
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Keto Fat Bombs
Hey keto people! These fat bombs are your best friend. Don't let the name scare you—these little balls are the perfect way to curb your hunger. Even if you aren't on the keto diet, you will love these.
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Sweet Potato Chips
Sure, no one can resist a bowl of potato chips, but they can be a little boring. Switch things up by making these delicious, healthy, and absolutely gorgeous sweet potato chips. The natural, earthy sweetness of the potatoes add an another dimension of flavor that is lacking from a regular potato chip.
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Fauxtato Chips
Craving chips, but avoiding potatoes? We get it. Try these crispy, salty, light-as-air radish version that are a million times better than the carb-y alternative. Try them dipped in homemade ranch dressing or garlic hummus—we bet you won't even miss the potato!
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Sweet 'N' Spicy Nuts
Battle afternoon hunger with this simple sweet-spicy nut mix of quinoa, honey, cayenne, and ginger.
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Chocolate Cuties
You already know about chocolate-covered strawberries, but have you tried chocolate-dipped oranges? They're the perfect (and cutest) mid-day snack.
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Brussels Sprout Chips
Not only are are Brussels our favorite veggie side, they're now our favorite salty, crunchy snack! We love this garlic-Parm variety dipped in Caesar dressing, but ranch wouldn't be a bad idea either.
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California Sushi Bites
This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by popular California roll sushi, without any of that pesky rolling. Got a seasoning blend in your cabinet that doesn't get enough play (furikake or everything bagel seasoning, maybe?)? Yep, us too. These are the perfect venue for it, so go wild.
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BLT Cups
These lighter take on a classic BLT skip the bread and put major emphasis on the bacon—which is what you really want. We replaced the mayo with Greek yogurt to help make these lighter as well, but you can use the traditional mayonnaise or even sour cream if you prefer.
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Watermelon Fruit Roll-Up
Making fruit leather at home is surprisingly easy. All you need is a blender, a little extra sugar, and a lot of patience—it'll take at least 3 hours (in a very low oven) until it's all dried out and ready to roll. (Try our rainbow fruit roll-ups next, too!)
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Homemade Granola Bars
These are so easy to make at home, and you can control what goes in them! Switch this recipe up with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Just make sure to chop large nuts or fruit into small pieces - this helps keep the granola bars together.
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