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9 Quick Snacks To Make Your Busy Day Better
Some people are morning people, some people are night people, I'm a snack people. Snack time is my favorite time of day, and heaven help anyone who gets in the way of my afternoon food fix.
I am usually too busy to make anything elaborate, and even when I do, I usually forget to pack it in my bag, which is the worst. Don't worry, though. I found nine easy ways to get your snack on without interrupting your busy schedule. Even you can't screw this up.
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overnight oatmeal
This oatmeal from A Beautiful Mess can be made the night before, so when you are rushing out in the morning, you can still squeeze in the most important meal of the day!
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acai breakfast bowl
I had my first acai bowl recently and I have been craving one every day since. Make one at home with this recipe from Gourmande in the Kitchen.
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Baked Kale Chips
Kale chips are unbelievably easy to make and healthy too, which makes them the perfect snack. Make some of these guys from A Spicy Perspective today.
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roasted clementines
These roasted clementines from Leaf Parade are just as easy as those kale chips, plus you get your daily Vitamin C. Gotta fight that scurvy.
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chocolate dipped clementines
Now for the sweet snacks, or what I call “dessert.” I can’t say no to these chocolate-dipped clementines from How Sweet Eats. It’s the perfect combination of healthy and indulgent.
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chocolate peanut butter apple granola bites
Peanut butter and apples are a go-to snack for many. Make this classic more interesting with these chocolate peanut butter apple granola bites from The Comfort of Cooking.
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skinny pistachio muddy buddies
Remember when muddy buddies were a part of our lives? I haven’t had them in ages and of all the snacks in this collection, I am most excited to try this skinny pistachio version from What’s Cooking Love.
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monthly snack box delivery
If making snacks isn’t your thing, I understand. I’m usually pressed for time too. Nature Box delivers five snacks to your door every month. Plus, you have the option of adding more snacks to your box and hand selecting which ones you receive.
Nature Box, $20, naturebox.com
weekly snack box delivery
If monthly snacks aren’t frequent enough, but a subscripton service is what you are looking for, Graze is perfect for you. Graze delivers four individually wrapped snacks every week. You can even rate the snacks ]\on their website so they can give you more personalized boxes. It’s convenient, healthy, and cheap.
Graze, $6/box, graze.com
