Uh oh, you know what that sounds is– it’s the dreaded case of the late afternoon munchies! You shift awkwardly side to side in your chair, trying to control the viscous noises coming out of your stomach. You gaze desperately into the distance and instantly lock eyes with a lonely bag of Peanut M&M’s inside the vending machine. Sigh. If only Spring Break wasn’t two weeks away…

Fear not friends! Here are a few of my favorite healthy alternatives for snacking. Feel free to overindulge.

Quaker Rice Cakes with Naturally Nutty Cinnamon Cherry Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jelly smeared on top. Rice cakes are always so versatile and its fun to add different toppings! Checkout Meghann’s Almond Butter and Carrot rice cake here.

ProBar Fruition are always a great, healthy way to snack! Last month, I was lucky enough to win these bars from Christy and Lynn over at The Actors Diet. For the Cran-Raspberry flavor, it was love at first site.

For all of you chia seed lovers out there, ProBar Fruition bars are definitely for you. Fruition bars are made with a delcious combination of oats, chia seeds, organic fruit chunks, and cashews. Here is some more information on chia seeds from the ProBar website:

What exactly are Chia Seeds?

“Chia has been used as a superfood by Native Americans for centuries. Nutrient dense, antioxidant rich and loaded with essential fatty acids, chia seeds deliver a wealth of nutrients in a small package. Chia Seeds have the highest known whole-food source of Omega-3 acids, which promote cardiovascular and mental health.”

Sometimes while watching lectures, I find myself eating vicariously out of my Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal box. Kashi is ruler of all healthy cereals in my book. Honey Sunshine contains 7 whole grains, 6g Fiber, and has no artificial sweeteners. Instead, the golden yellow puffs of Honey Sunshine are gently brushed with all natural wildflower honey.

These tiny, edible rays of sunshine are delicious! Munch munch.

When it comes to snacking, Seneca Crispy Apple Chips are my guilty pleasure. The Apple Chip flavors come in Original, Cinnamon, Caramel, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, and Sour Apple. Out of the six yummy flavors, cinnamon and granny smith are my favorite.

Enjoy your healthy snacking!

What are your favorite ways to snack other than protein bars?