40 Quick Healthy Snacks You Can Pack in a Lunch

Ever run low on ideas for healthy lunches and snacks? I do. It is so nice to have a list of options to just get my brain rolling.

How would you like to have some yummy ideas for healthy lunches and snacks for your crew? Here are 40 quick and healthy snasks you can pack in lunches for your crew:

40 Quick Healthy Snacks you can pack in a Lunch

• Low-fat Yogurt with a bit of granola on top.

• Whole-wheat pretzels (you can dip them in spicy mustard if desired).

• Rice cakes – Spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.

• Whole wheat cheese sandwich – Cut it in half for a smaller snack.

• Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla – Skip the mayonnaise and fill it up with plenty of lettuce and tomatoes instead.

• Fruit salad – Cut up a bunch of fresh fruit and drizzle it with a bit of lemon juice as a natural preservative. Keep the fruit handy in the fridge to make it easy to grab instead of chips or sweets.

• Fresh fruit – Great portable fruit includes apples, pears, peaches and bananas.

• Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise – Add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots and tomatoes for a more filling wrap that also has some additional nutritional value.

• Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.

• Ants on a log – Create these with celery sticks topped with cream cheese or peanut butter and raisins. Ants on a log are always a favorite of adults and kids alike.

• Dried nuts and raisins mix – For added interest, include a few M&Ms for your kids and call it “Trail Mix”. Low-sugar, dry cereal works well in this also.

• Raw veggies – Goes great with low-fat ranch dip.

• Salad (pack dressing separately) – Customize it with your favorite raw vegetables, sandwich meats, cheeses and egg for a filling snack or lunch.

• Baked tortilla chips and salsa – Easy to pack. Be sure to look for a low-sodium version of the tortilla chips.

• Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla – Add some chicken or turkey if desired.

• Pita bread – Cut it open and fill it with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.

• Fruit smoothie – Make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt. You can carry this with you in an insulated mug.

• Cut up fruit – Fruits such as apple and pear slices go great with low-fat fruit or vanilla yogurt to dip.

• Air popped popcorn – Always a great snack, but be sure to choose a brand with low sodium and no butter.

• Cup of dry low-sugar cereal – You can package these in small sized sandwich (zippered) bags as a great (almost) mess-free portable snack.

• Whole-grain crackers – You can top these with cheese, lean sandwich meat, tuna or peanut butter.

• Sunflower seeds – These yummy seeds make another great portable snack. For a bit of variety, you can also mix with other nuts and seeds.

• Fat-free pudding cups – Sold in a wide variety of flavors and available in single serving cups, these are great for those on the go snacks.

• Gelatin fruit cups – Available as single serving cups, pick your favorite fruits. Of course you can also make your own with gelatin and plenty of diced fruit.

• Cottage cheese – Eat it plain or topped with fresh fruit. You can choose low-fat cottage cheese for a healthier version.

• Bran or banana muffins – Make your own and substitute the oil with apple sauce for a great healthy snack.

• Low-fat string cheese – String cheese makes another great portable snack. Eat it alone or mix it up by wrapping some thin sliced ham or salami around the cheese.

• Dried Fruit – You can find anything from apples to pineapples dried. They make a great sweet and crunchy snack. Banana chips are also always a great option.

• Edamame – These are soy beans in their shell. Steam them and top with a bit of salt or lemon juice.

• Apple sauce – Apple sauce is available in single serving cups and comes in a few different flavors including no sugar and cinnamon.

• Natural, all-fruit leathers – These are a great healthy alternative to sugar snacks like fruit rollups.

• Cereal bars – You can choose from all kinds of different low-sugar cereal bars.

• Low-fat or soy milk – A cup of milk can make a very filling snack on the go.

• Chocolate dipped strawberries – If you have a chocolate craving, dip some strawberries or other fresh fruit into melted dark chocolate for a yummy and healthy treat.

• Tofu smoothie with fruit – Get some tofu and blend it with frozen fruit into a creamy smoothie.

• Animal Crackers – These are low-sugar cookies kids are sure to love. Serve them with a glass of milk.

• Fruit and Cheese Kabobs – Alternate chunks of fresh fruit and cheese cubes and thread them on a bamboo skewer for a fun and of course healthy snack.

• Cooked Sweet Potato – Just cut it up in chunks. They are delicious warm or cold.

• Avocado chunks – If the avocado gets very ripe and “squishy”, spread it on some whole wheat toast, just like you would butter.

• Lettuce Wraps – Take a large leaf of lettuce and top it with raw veggies, ham or turkey and a little low-fat ranch dressing. Wrap up and serve.