Paleo Snacks

When folks switch over to a Paleo/Primal lifestyle, one area that takes a little reframing is SNACKING. It makes sense, right? Snacks according to Paleo principles look and taste much different than those on a Standard American Diet (SAD).

In this post, I hope to inspire some different snack options for you and your family, as well as provide some super easy recipes you can use to make healthy snack options.

First, let's talk about snacks. Like I mentioned above, you have to get out of this mindset that Paleo snacks will look the same as the overly processed products you may have eaten previously. While there are some companies that make easy, grab-and-go Paleo-friendly options, I generally suggest eating fresh foods as much as possible. I prefer water-rich snacks because they keep me fuller for a longer period of time.

I also want to note that you don't HAVE to eat snacks. In fact, many people find they do not actually need the snacks when they eat well-balanced and well-rounded meals.

But if you are in need of snack ideas, here's a round-up to get you started:

A PEEK AT SOME OF MY SNACKS

• Avocado + Lemon Juice + Sea Salt + Hot Sauce
• Fresh Fruit
• Snack Plate full of many favorites 😉

    

FRESH/HOMEMADE

• Fruit (especially local, seasonal options)
• Veggies (especially local, seasonal options)
• Slices of Deli Meat (Brand I love: Fork in the Road Foods)
• Plantain chips (can also find packaged)
• Kale chips (can also find packaged)
• Leftovers / Smaller portion of a meal
  • Piece of quiche or frittata (for example: my Pesto and Pancetta Frittata)
  • A chicken thigh (for example: the Smoky Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs from Practical Paleo)
  • Meatballs (for example: my Asian Style Meatballs from The 21-Day Sugar Detox or Greek-Style Lamb Meatballs)

      

ON-THE-GO/PACKAGED

This clip was recorded LIVE on a Q+A video where someone asked for Paleo-friendly on-the-go snack options. Check out my quick response:

• Balanced Bites Organic Granola & Seasoned Nut Mixes
• Canned seafood (ex: sardines, salmon, oysters)
• Kombucha
• Chameleon Cold Brew
• Jackson's Honest Chips
• Kale Krunch
• Theo Chocolate Bars
• Nut Butter Packets
• Phat Fudge
• Paleo Treats
• RX Bar
• Larabars
• Epic Bars
• Hail Merry Bites
• Dried Fruit

SNACK RECIPES

• Healthy Fruit Slushie
• Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake
• Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins (Practical Paleo)
• Buffalo Chicken Egg Muffins (The 21-Day Sugar Detox)
• Pumpkin Pancakes (Practical Paleo)
• Nut-free Lemon-Blueberry Scones
• Sweet & Sour Gelatin Gummies
• Basic 4 Guacamole (The 21-Day Sugar Detox) with Vegetables
• Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
• Tart & Creamy Applesauce
• Tomato and Olive Salad
• Fresh Mango Salsa
• Chicken Liver Pate with Vegetables
• Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
• Banana Vanilla Bean N'Oatmeal (The 21-Day Sugar Detox)

      

BALANCED BITES PODCAST EPISODES

Here are some Balanced Bites podcast episodes that talk about snacking:

• Podcast Episode #285: Healthy Snack Ideas
• Podcast Episode #141: Healthy TV/Movie Snacks, Nightshades, Oral Allergies, Birth Control & Dark Skin Spots, Eating Bacon & Sausage
• Podcast Episode #248: Breaking Paleo Rules