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90 Healthy Snack Ideas for Adults (or Kids!)

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These snack ideas for adults (and kids) are perfect for a quick bite to eat! You'll never go hungry if you keep your kitchen stocked with healthy snack options.
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27 Homemade Snack Recipes
27 Fruit Snack Ideas
16 Veggie Snack Ideas
9 Whole-Grain Snack Ideas
Trail Mix on 100 Days of Real Food
11 Nut and Seed Snack Ideas

Skip the potato chips, cookies, fruit snacks, graham crackers, and candy. If you’re in a rut, here are some quick “real food” snack ideas for inspiration! Perfect for running out the door, the afternoon slump, after-school, or anytime hunger strikes.

Sticking with simple wholesome ingredients keeps snack time easy and fun. Most of these ideas can also be used for healthy breakfasts, too! If you have kids, have them go through this list with you so they can pick out their favorite snack food (don't miss my Printable List of Snack Ideas so you can have them circle their favorites).

Whether it’s fiber rich healthy snacks to fill you up or protein packed bites to give you the energy to power through your day, you’ll be able to enjoy these recipes without sacrificing on taste!

Simple Go-To Snacks to Have in the House

I like to have a variety of different kinds of healthy snacks on hand to cover any situation.

  • Fresh cut up fruit and veggies
  • Baked goods (fresh and in the freezer)
  • Homemade snacks
  • Store-bought healthy snacks
  • Healthy packaged snacks (for grab and go convenience)

The "Healthy Snack Ideas 'Recipe'" below lists some of the more popular staples at my house, so is a great place to start.

collage of snack ideas

90 Healthy Snack Ideas

These snack ideas for adults (and kids) are perfect for a quick bite to eat! You'll never go hungry if you keep your kitchen stocked with healthy snack options.
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Ingredients
  

Freezer

  • Whole-wheat Zucchini Bread (see recipe, sliced or made into muffins)
  • Whole-wheat Banana Nut Muffins (see recipe)
  • Frozen fruit (like pineapple and mango, for smoothies)
  • Frozen peas (for snacking)

Fridge

  • Power Balls (see recipe)
  • Deviled eggs (see recipe)
  • Smoothies (see recipes)
  • Plain whole-milk yogurt
  • Hummus (clean store-bought or homemade)
  • Cheese (sliced)
  • Raw veggies (like broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, celery)
  • Fresh fruit (like apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, melon, mango)
  • Fresh berries (like blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)

Pantry

  • Lara Bars (store-bought or homemade)
  • Homemade granola bars (see recipe)
  • Whole-grain pretzels
  • Popcorn
  • Whole grain crackers (like Ak-Mak or Triscuits)
  • Brown rice cakes
  • Trail mix
  • Peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
  • Snacking nuts (like peanuts, cashews, or almonds)

Instructions
 

  • Choose your snacks — I've pulled some favorites we keep on hand for this Snack Ideas "Recipe," but I encourage you to browse the entire post and replace them with any ideas that sound good to you. The end goal is to have a variety of snack types on hand to last through the week (or more) for any occasion.
  • Buy ingredients — Once you've got your snack list, add all the ingredients and packaged items to your grocery list. Fortunately if you stick to my suggestions, you'll avoid highly-processed food, including artificial ingredients and dyes (no thanks!).
  • Prep for the week — Make your baked goods first... I highly recommend making double batches and freezing extra for later. If there are any other homemade items on your list, make those as well and store for easy access. Cut up the fresh fruit and veggies and place them in containers. Convenience is key!
  • Share and enjoy — Don't keep your snacks a secret...tell your family what is available so everyone can grab a snack and enjoy when hunger strikes! And bonus, you don't have to feel guilty with these healthy options.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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27 Homemade Snack Recipes

I like to keep my freezer stocked with muffins for my girls—it’s one of their favorite snacks, so this makes it super convenient for them to pull some out for a quick afternoon snack on their own. Most of these homemade recipes are so quick and easy to make, that even the kids can help out! Check out our Healthy Snack Ideas too!

1. Homemade Powerballs

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Pre-packaged foods aren't just overpriced, but they're often lacking in a lot of the nutrients that really give you the energy to power through your day. To save money and refuel with healthy ingredients, these homemade powerballs are a winner in our house!

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2. Whole-Wheat Toaster Pastries (a.k.a. Pop Tarts!)

Whole Wheat Toaster Pastries Recipe good snack idea

These homemade toaster pastries are for the kid in all of us! (Except, they're a great alternative for those of us who want some healthy snacks homemade). Check out the recipe to see how to make these whole-wheat Pop Tarts that are cheaper and packed with nutritious ingredients!

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SNACK TIP: Making easy, freezer-friendly recipes like these helps you stock up on healthy options when you're craving something you won't have to feel guilty for indulging in!


3. Easy Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

Easy Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

Bring some homestyle Southern flavor into your daily snacking with this delightful slow cooker boiled peanuts recipe! You can make these ahead of time if you prefer, and take them on-the-go for something satisfying during the workday.

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4. Smoothies or Smoothie Pops

easy healthy snack to make smoothie recipe

Depending on how you choose to make these super customizable smoothies they can be a quick snack or a meal to-go. As far as healthy ideas for snacks go, you can't go wrong with something that uses up any extra fresh greens you've got in the fridge.

Go to Recipe or learn how to make Smoothie Pops


5. Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn

It almost sounds too good to be true, but treating yourself doesn't have to mean going overboard on sugars! These hit the sweetness craving right on the money, and it can easily be used as leftovers for a snack the next day.

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6. Homemade Granola Bars

Granola bars are a healthy tasty snack almost anyone can enjoy, but more often than not they're big bucks at the store! Know what goes into your snacks, and feel good about enjoying these all natural home made granola bars you can make ahead of time.

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7. Homemade "Larabars"

homemade copycat lara bars recipe healthy snack idea

For a healthy tasty snack, these taste even better than the packaged snack itself! Whip up a batch of these chewy, satisfying and incredibly nutritious bars to grad on-the-go, or whenever the craving hits.

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8. Whole-Wheat Banana Nut Muffins

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To satisfy a sweet tooth, try this naturally-sweetened whole wheat banana nut muffin recipe! Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, or even a nutritious snacks recipe you can enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea in the evening.

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9. Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread (sliced or made into muffins)

This recipe for a satisfying and guilt-free zucchini bread is another clever way to use up any leftover fresh zucchini you've got in the fridge. It's also really easy to convert into a muffin recipe, (all you need is a muffin tray!)

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10. Pecan Maple Breakfast Cookies

Pecan maple breakfast cookies for a healthy adult snack idea

Cookies for breakfast? That's exactly what you get with this recipe for pecan maple cookies! (Don't worry, they're a whole food alternative to traditional cookies). Naturally sweetened, and super flavorful for a light snack.

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11. Easy Cheesy Crackers

Easy Cheesy Crackers recipe for a healthy snacks idea

If crunchy and cheesy are more your preference when reaching for a quick snack, making these easy cheesy crackers could be a lifesaver! They're a much cheaper and healthier alternative to the boxed kind, too.

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12. Whole-Wheat Berry Muffins

If you're still iffy on whole wheat when looking for ideas for a healthy snack, might I recommend these berry muffins? They're a great way to incorporate some natural sugars into your diet to satisfy your midday cravings and sneak some important nutrients in, too!

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SNACK TIP: Frozen fruit like berries are excellent for baking snacks ahead of time. They're more nutrient-dense compared to their fresh counterparts, and relatively cheap, too!


13. Whole-Grain Cornbread

Whole Grain Corn Bread from 100 Days of Real Food

Whole grain goodness combined with only a few simple ingredients makes these a comfort food snack that isn't just filling, but seriously nutritious! This recipe for whole grain cornbread quickly becomes a muffin recipe you can use as a side or snack to go with your lunch.

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14. Kale Chips

Kale Chips from 100 Days of Real Food

Kale chips are probably one you've heard of before, but these ones definitely live up to the hype! Make your homemade snacks healthy by starting out with easy recipes like this one that you can grab right out of the pantry when the mood strikes.

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SNACK TIP: Keeping crunchy, salty and healthy alternatives on-hand will make it easier to avoid pre packaged potato chips and replace them with something nutritious!


15. Whole-Wheat Biscuits (good with butter and jelly)

whole wheat biscuits snack ideas for adults

This whole wheat biscuit recipe is so fluffy and satisfying, and delicious served with a smattering of jam or butter. Not only are these biscuits great as a snack, but they're freezer-friendly and great as a side, too.

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16. Buttermilk Cheese Biscuits

Don't be ready to write-off carbs for a healthy tasty snack idea just yet! These buttermilk cheese biscuits stow away into your lunch box perfectly to give you a balanced snack that fills you up with satisfying nutrients and whole food ingredients.

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17. Whole-Wheat “Baked” Donuts

If you've ever had a hard time resisting the temptation of take-out donuts, (you're not alone, trust me!) This recipe for whole wheat baked donuts is a gamechanger! Besides being an absolute hit in our house, they're easy to make ahead of time and freeze to grab when you're in the mood for something sweet on-the-go.

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18. Cinnamon Raisin Yogurt Biscuits

Cinnamon Raisin Yogurt Biscuits recipe for a

The sweet and crave-able flavor of these biscuits is made possible using all whole food ingredients. They're an excellent healthy snack idea choice, but they're also perfect for a quick breakfast with coffee!

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19. Pumpkin Oat Scones

pumpkin oat scone recipe for a yummy healthy snacks

If you don't consider yourself much of a baker, don't worry! These pumpkin oat scones go together quickly and easily, plus they're a great way to enjoy a nutritious and filling whole wheat snack that's also freezer-friendly.

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20. Apple Walnut Muffins

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This recipe for apple walnut muffins checks the box for sweet snack lovers, but did you know they're totally whole food? Made naturally sweet by the fruit itself and a little maple syrup, these muffins are a healthful way to enjoy a snack any time of day.

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21. Zucchini Chips

Looking for yummy healthy snacks that use up some of the extra vegetables in the fridge? Look no further, these zucchini chips were a surprising smash-hit around our table. Better yet, they're super simple to make and very nutritious as a snack!

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22. 6-Ingredient Cereal Bars

It only takes 6 ingredients to make this healthy snack idea that's great as a breakfast with your morning coffee, or something to tide you over in the evening hours. Plus, they're a much healthier alternative to the pre packaged variety!

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23. Roasted Eggplant Chips

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Chips are back on the menu with this crunchy and delicious snack idea that goes well with just about anything! You can whip them up in as little as 15 minutes, and believe it or not, they're only made with 3 natural ingredients.

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24. Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

How to Make Indian Spiced Roasted Chickpeas as a healthy yummy snack idea

These make for an excellent spicy snack option for anyone looking to replace the sodium content of their usual snack foods! They're easy to make, and seriously flavorful as a healthy snack idea you can easily make ahead.

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25. Homemade Snack Bars (Dairy-Free)

Homemade Snack Bars snack idea for adults recipe

If dairy-free snack ideas are a must for you, we've got you covered! These snack bars aren't just homemade, but they're totally dairy-free for lactose-sensitive snackers, and packed with healthful ingredients to help with the 'crunch' craving we're all looking for between the lunch and dinner hours.

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26. Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Bread (sliced or made into muffins)

Delicious whole wheat pumpkin bread muffin recipe healthy snack idea for adults

Who every said healthy ideas for snacks couldn't include some seasonal delights? When the leaves start falling, whip up a batch of freezer-friendly whole wheat pumpkin bread muffins to satisfy your cravings and fuel your day!

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27. Deviled Eggs (without mayo)

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Here’s a real food version of deviled eggs (i.e. sans highly processed store-bought mayo) that would be perfect for snacks, appetizers, or school lunches.

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Three apple slices with peanut butter on them and a side of spiral noodles on a plate for a snack.
Apples with peanut butter and cooked whole wheat pasta

27 Fruit Snack Ideas

Sometimes a piece of fruit can satisfy your sweet tooth without needing to grab a candy bar loaded with added sugar. Plus, having it out on the counter or cut up in containers makes it much more accessible and likely that your family will grab some.

  1. Apple (good with peanut butter, or almond butter)
  2. Applesauce
  3. Avocado (good with soy sauce and brown rice)
  4. Banana (good with peanut butter, or almond butter)
  5. Blueberries (good with regular or Greek yogurt)
  6. Canned Fruit like Mandarin Oranges (Native Forest brand does not use sugary syrups in their cans)
  7. Cantaloupe
  8. Cherries
  9. Dried Apple Rings or Pineapple Rings
  10. Figs (good with goat cheese)
  11. Freeze Dried Fruit (like mango, banana, blueberries or strawberries)
  12. Fruit Leathers
  13. Grapefruit Grapes
  14. Honeydew Melon
  15. Kiwi
  16. Mango
  17. Oranges
  18. Papaya
  19. Peaches (good with regular or Greek yogurt)
  20. Pear
  21. Pineapple
  22. Plums
  23. Raspberries (good with regular or Greek yogurt)
  24. Star Fruit
  25. Strawberries (good with regular or Greek yogurt)
  26. Unsweetened Raisins
  27. Watermelon

16 Vegetable Snack Ideas 

This is a great way to ensure your family is getting an extra dose of veggies in their diet. I like to have raw veggies cut up and easily accessible for my kids, making it even easier for them to grab a healthy snack any time of the day.  If you have a picky eater, try serving your veggies with creamy dips (what kid doesn’t love dipping their food?).

Raw

  1. Broccoli (good with ranch dip)
  2. Carrots (good with hummus or ranch dip)
  3. Cauliflower
  4. Celery Sticks (good with peanut butter and raisins a.k.a. “Ants on a Log”)
  5. Cherry Tomatoes (good with ranch dip)
  6. Cucumber Slices (good with ranch dip)
  7. Edamame (good with soy sauce, or drizzle with a little olive oil + kosher salt)
  8. Frozen Peas (frozen…no cooking necessary!)
  9. Jicama (cut into matchsticks)
  10. Olives
  11. Sugar Snap Peas (good with hummus)
  12. Sliced Bell Peppers (good with hummus or ranch dip)
Ranch dip with celery sticks

Cooked

  1. Frozen Peas (frozen…no cooking necessary!)
  2. Green Beans
  3. Mashed Sweet Potato (good with butter and cinnamon)
  4. Snow Peas

9 Whole-Grain Snack Ideas

There are a lot of great store-bought snack ideas here with whole grains and only a handful of ingredients listed. If you can’t find any at your local grocery store, scroll down to see some homemade healthy snack recipes.

  1. Brown Rice Cakes - check out my post with rice cake topping ideas
  2. Cooked Whole-Grain Noodles (small pasta shapes varieties like rigatoni, penne, farfalle, etc.)
  3. Oatmeal (served warm in a Thermos if sending to school)
  4. Popcorn (make it using “The Popcorn Trick”)
  5. Puffed Whole Grain Cereal (corn, brown rice, wheat or millet variety, we like Arrowhead Mills brand)
  6. Shredded Wheat (look for brands that contain 1-ingredient)
  7. Whole Grain Crackers (like Triscuits, Multi-Seed, Ak-Mak, Whole-Wheat Matzos, Brown Rice Crackers/Snaps, or Whole-Grain Rye Crackers) topped with cheese, peanut butter, almond butter, other nut butter, or cream cheese and jelly combo
  8. Whole-Grain Toast
  9. Whole-Wheat Pretzels
Whole grain snack crackers topped with strawberry jam and cream cheese, and a handful of mixed nuts on a plate.
Ak-Mak crackers with cream cheese, jelly, and nuts

11 Nut and Seed Snack Ideas

Have the kids pick their favorite nuts to create their very own trail mix! Nuts and seeds make great filling snacks full of flavor that can hold them over till their next meal. Best part is that you can pack them in a baggy and easily take them with you on the go.

  1. Almonds
  2. Cashews
  3. Larabars
  4. Nut Trail Mix including Dried Fruit
  5. Peanuts
  6. Pecans
  7. Pine Nuts (they are good lightly toasted)
  8. Pistachios
  9. Pumpkin Seeds
  10. Sesame Seeds
  11. Walnuts
Peanut butter and Jelly Larabar adult snack ideas.

Printable List of Snack Ideas

Many readers have requested a printable version of snack ideas, so we added one to our free resource area! Simply click the image below and follow the instructions for instant access to this and many other real food resources.

Helpful Tips: Healthy Snack Ideas 

  • Combine some of the suggestions in this post in creative ways (for example, combine some fruit with yogurt to make a yogurt parfait, or make a fruit salad and drizzle some honey on top).
  • Some of the listed fruits are also great frozen. Ever blended up frozen bananas to make “ice cream”? Try it!
  • If you’re looking for school lunch ideas, any of these would be great in a school lunch box!
  • If you have a picky eater, combining several of these snacks onto a plate—tapas style!—could make a well-rounded lunch or easy breakfast, or help introduce new foods in a low-key way.

Please share your snack ideas with us in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Kitty Crosby says

    June 03, 2013 at 7:01 am

    For teens with braces, take bananas, slice in to bite size pieces, freeze. Melt chocolate chips in double boiler. Brush the melted chocolate on the frozen bananas. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on the chocolate while it is still wet.

    Reply
    • Tracy Richardson says

      July 22, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Thanks, Kitty! My son recently got braces. Simple idea I would not have thought of.

      Reply
  2. Shawna Kinsman says

    June 03, 2013 at 1:11 am

    I highly urge you to read The Wheat Belly. It just might change your mind about using wheat products of any kind in your families diets.

    Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    June 02, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Thanks for the list! Need to hang on the frog.

    Reply
    • Stephanie says

      June 02, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      Hang on the fridge ... oh spell check... grrr.

      Any ideas for drinks? Water and milk.... anything else?

      Reply
      • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

        June 05, 2013 at 9:42 am

        Hi Stephanie. My kids love sparkling water with a splash of 100% fruit juice. It is very refreshing. ~Amy

  4. Kate says

    May 16, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Just found this list on pinterest...just in time for summer! SOme other ideas my kids love: graham crackers, Special K bars, go-gurt tubes, nacho chips & salsa, fruit "pizza", turkey or ham wrapped cheese sticks. All perfect for beach and park trips!

    Reply
    • Kelley H says

      May 28, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Except none of those are really healthy choices. I'm kind of bummed...I was hoping for some new ideas, and this is mostly stuff we already eat, or avoid because it's processed (most crackers still have way too many ingredients, or are expensive) we don't do rice right now because of the arsenic concern, and Larabar's have soy which we avoid. :/ Can't wait to try that poptart recipe though!

      Reply
      • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

        May 29, 2013 at 6:03 am

        Hi Kelly. Try Lisa's homemade Lara bar recipe: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/01/recipe-homemade-larabars-4-ways-including-nut-free/. You can experiment with countless different variations of healthy ingredients. Also, have you tried Ak Mak whole wheat crackers? As far as boxed items go (and we do very few), they have a very short and wholesome ingredient list. And look through our recipe index because it is full of ideas for stocking a healthy kid friendly pantry. :) ~Amy

      • Steph says

        August 02, 2013 at 8:33 pm

        Lara bars do not have soy in them ...

  5. Annie says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I meant albeit not all be it. (Autocorrect)

    Reply
  6. Annie says

    May 10, 2013 at 9:46 am

    This list is FULL of processed food. Peanut butter, yogurt, ranch dip, canned fruit are all processed unless you're making it all yourself from raw whole ingredients. Milk is considered a processed food as well. It's healthy, but processed. For a list of whole raw unprocessed food refer to this website!! I live by it!

    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating/

    All be it in this list there are some processed food but it's foods like whole milk.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      June 02, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      You should read the "rules" link on her main site. PB = peanuts with maybe salt. Whole milk yogurt, either homemade or Minimal ingredients. Her goal is to make real foods doable for normal people, not go extreme.

      Reply
  7. Cj says

    May 07, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Would you recommend the quaker mini rice cakes

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      May 08, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Hello CJ. Nope. The product is full of artificial ingredients, refined and hydrogenated oils. Here is the ingredient list for the cheddar ones: rice flour, corn, sunflower oil with natural tocopherols, whey, salt, maltodextrin, cheddar and blue cheese, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, butter, MSG, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid. Hope that helps. ~Amy

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    April 26, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Eh, you've basically listed a bunch of fruits, veg, and nuts... Nothing too groundbreaking here.

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Sorry! I Must have JUST missed the above post. Understood. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Rookie here: Do Triscuts contain chemicals? Are they considered an approved processed item?

    Reply
  11. Robert says

    April 10, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    I consistently see Triscuits on this site as a safe snack to eat but then I see the opposite saying that food with BHT added in them are not safe to eat. Triscuits apparently have BHT. So are they safe or not?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      April 17, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Hi Robert. These are Jason's current thoughts on Triscuits: "Regarding Triscuits, we actually very rarely purchase them anymore, but this is mainly because since our 100 Day Pledge we’ve started avoiding refined oils when possible. While Triscuits are definitely a much better choice than many other processed crackers, I need to go back and update those posts with a suggestion to consider Ak-Mak crackers instead, which is what we buy on a regular basis now."
      Hope that answers your question. ~Amy

      Reply
  12. Heather says

    March 27, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    As #25, you have edamame listed, which we LOVE. But since soy is a big GMO crop, is safe to eat? We typically buy ours at Trader Joe's (frozen, in the pod variety). Any information you can provide would be great! Thanks for all you do :)

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 27, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Hi Heather. If you stick with the Trader Joe's branded items, they pride themselves on sourcing from non-GMO crops. ~Amy

      Reply
  13. Amy says

    March 26, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I appreciate the list, but several of these products (crackers, pretzels, bread, pasta, etc.) are processed foods. They might be made with whole wheat but they are still processed and most contain GMOs unless they are organic or GMO-free verified or you know which ingredients to look out for.

    Reply
  14. Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

    March 24, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Hi Leeanor. It is the 100% part of the 100% whole grain that is most important. Then you know it does not contain refined grains. ~Amy

    Reply
  15. leeanor says

    March 23, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I was always told that whole grain bread is the best to buy over whole wheat. Are they two different grains or the same. It gets confusing.

    Reply
  16. Kate says

    March 22, 2013 at 6:29 am

    Do you have a brand of chocolate you recommend? I love dark chocolate, but I don't want any added ingredients!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 24, 2013 at 12:39 pm

      Hi Kate. This post will help: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/10/31/food-babe-investigates-death-by-chocolate/. ~Amy

      Reply
  17. Anthony says

    March 18, 2013 at 4:36 pm

    Hi,I noticed papaya in the list and understand that papaya is GMO ,grown in Hawaii...and also to Jennifer,Soy is a big GMO crop
    and I would avoid it.I recently found an organic, non-dairy oat milk
    made by Pacific.

    Reply
  18. Amber says

    March 12, 2013 at 9:40 am

    I am trying to find a non-perishable, nut-free, prepackaged snack to send into my kids' classrooms for the class snack cabinet- suggestions?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      A few ideas come to mind -- raisins, other dried fruits, those 'freeze dried' fruits, and organic fruit squeezies (PlumTots makes a bunch of yummy ones our kids love).

      Reply
    • Katie says

      March 14, 2013 at 12:36 pm

      Check these out - there are a lot of fun options from Plum! https://www.plumorganics.com/kids-snacks

      Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 18, 2013 at 8:16 am

      Hi Amber. This should help, too: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/08/22/an-elementary-school-snack-list-%E2%80%93-nut-free/. ~Amy

      Reply
  19. Carrie says

    February 28, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Do you have any suggestions for marshmellows, my kids are going to have a hard time giving them up at campouts and in their hot chocolate! Thanks Carrie

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 12, 2013 at 8:35 am

      Hi Carrie. I think this is just what you are looking for: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/08/29/real-food-while-camping/. :) ~Amy

      Reply
  20. Emily says

    February 28, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    The link for the popcorn trick is broken - could you redirect? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 08, 2013 at 7:43 am

      Hi Emily. Sorry, Try again: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/06/17/recipe-the-popcorn-trick/. ~Amy

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  21. Ashley cherry says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Was wondering what recipe you use for fruit leather? And how do you make it in the dehydrator? I bought the one you have on your site. My family and I are doing the 100 days of real food but instead of hundred days I am doing it for lifetime. I spent all day yesterday cleaning out my pantry getting all the bad stuff out if my house. Waiting for your reply thank you for having this site. Ashley cherry

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 11, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      Hi Ashley. Welcome! This is a link that uses dehydrated fruit to make fruit leather. Hope it helps: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/make-your-own-fruit-leather/. ~Amy

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  22. Darcy says

    February 24, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    I saw you use a dehydrator - any ideas how to make your own fruit leathers that work. Ive tried so many just to get to the end and they be gross. Love your site. Most of our meals come from your site. Thanks!

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      March 04, 2013 at 11:55 am

      Hi Darcy. I have not tried this myself. However, I've seen a friend dehydrate fruit and reconstitute it by soaking it in hot water. She then purees it, adds a bit of honey when needed, and then puts it in the oven to dry. Rachel Ray has a similar process: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/make-your-own-fruit-leather/. Hope that helps. ~Amy

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  23. Laura S says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:57 am

    My 11 year old son likes it when I slice up a banana and top it a teaspoon or so of Nutella hazelnut spread. And for a little special treat, I add a mini-marshmallow, but only if he's been good. Thank you for the ideas, I will try them out.....

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  24. aline says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:04 am

    Carrots are also yummy with peanut butter!

    Reply
  25. Jamie says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Triscuits contain GMOs

    Reply
  26. Erin Sonner says

    February 12, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Hi Lisa!! I am brand new to clean eating, and I am concerned about a few key things before I get started.
    1.Is it worth it to buy organic fruits and vegetables compared to non-organic?
    2.What type of bread is best? Whole wheat, whole grain? Homemade?
    3.Butter, margarine, or neither?
    4.Peanut Butter - I currently get Simply Jiff - just peanuts and oil but it doesn't separate.
    5.I have 3 boys (ages 6, 4, 1). Are their 'safe' snacks to purchase off the shelf at the grocery store that are quick? Eg, Kashi, etc?
    Thank you so much! Perhaps a book recommendation... I feel clueless!

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      February 20, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Hi Erin. Let's address these one by one.
      1. I think it always safest to buy organic, however, if you want to only purchase certain organic produce, then focus on these:http://www.organic.org/articles/showarticle/article-214.
      2. You always want to look for 100% whole grain/wheat. Here is a link to Lisa's whole wheat bread: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/08/17/recipe-honey-whole-wheat-sandwich-bread-for-bread-machine/
      3. Butter!
      4. Find a peanut butter with just peanuts and salt as ingredients.
      5. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/07/31/85-snacks-for-kids-and-adults/
      Best of luck! ~Amy

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    • Holland L says

      February 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Erin, have you thought about making your own peanut butter? It takes maybe 10 minutes, with a food processor of course. The recipe I use is 2 1/2 cups peanuts(roasted, no salt), 4 Tbsp grapeseed oil (or peanut oil, maybe even coconut oil? I've read grapeseed isn't actually that good for you.. anyone else hear that?), and 2 Tbsp. honey. I get my peanuts in bulk at Winco for less than $2/lb. though I can't be sure of farming practices used on the peanuts :0/

      Reply
      • Kim says

        March 19, 2013 at 10:25 am

        I make my own peanut butter too. It's so easy. I just put dry roasted peanuts in my high speed blender. That's all. I've thought about getting raw and roasting myself but want to keep it simple.

  27. Rachel says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Hi! Good luck with your diet. I've been a vegetarian/healthfood nut for over 10 years, and it's the best thing I ever could have done. Especially in these times, it's so important to teach your kids about health and nutrition, so it's really great you are doing this! Anyway, I noticed you have Larabar pictured on here. FYI they, sadly, have been bought by General Mills :-\ This happens with a lot of great companies. Odwalla is another formerly great company who's been bought out.

    http://naturalsociety.com/organic-food-industry-bought-up-by-corporations-like-coca-cola/

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  28. Vicky says

    February 11, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Smoked salmon, for a treat. Yummy! Our kids love it.

    Reply
  29. Kim Mills says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:23 pm

    What kind of yogurt do you recommend?

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      February 20, 2013 at 11:04 am

      Hi Kim. We recommend organic, full fat, plain yogurt. This link should help...https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/06/18/cheese-and-other-dairy-products-are-they-processed/ -Amy

      Reply
  30. Erin says

    February 11, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    is there a brand of soy sauce that does not have MSG?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      February 20, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Hi Erin. It is my understanding that all soy sauces contain MSG, as it occurs naturally in the fermentation process. You can find high quality organic soy sauce, however. Hope this helps. -Amy

      Reply
    • Corynn says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:36 am

      I use Bragg Liquid Aminos. It tastes just like soy sauce but only has 2 ingredients. http://bragg.com/products/la.html Our local grocery store carries it, and I live in a pretty small town.

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  31. Jenny says

    February 11, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    What about Kind bars?

    Reply
    • Jason Leake with 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 20, 2013 at 8:36 am

      I'm sure you could put worse things in your mouth, but they are not something I would buy personally. A quick scan of ingredients included soy protein isolate, various forms of added sugar, and soy lecithin (which is derived from soy oil, which is often produced using a chemical process including hexane), etc. I like to buy things containing basic, real ingredients or things I could make at home. I don't isolate protein.

      Reply
  32. Erin Lichnovsky says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:19 am

    Is there a printable version of this list?

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    • Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says

      February 19, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Hi Erin. No, unfortunately there is no printable version of this list. Jill

      Reply
  33. Mara says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:54 am

    My kids adore nori (yes, the seaweed wrappers for sushi), which Asian markets and Trader Joe's carry it in little packets and they eat it plain, which will seem bizarre, I know. It's salty, but high in calcium and iron. You cannot beleve how many of their friends have now tried it and like it, too. Give it a shot, just tell them it's a salty crunchy treat. You can also roll brown rice inside w/ a touch of rice vinegar for little "sushi" rolls, without the fish.

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  34. Robin says

    February 10, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Talk about back to basics. We all try so hard when the answer is actually quite simple. Love the lists/categories. These are good lunch ideas as well.

    Reply
  35. Tanya says

    February 10, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Shirley,
    Open it in your web browser and you should see a print button.:)

    Reply
  36. Julie says

    February 10, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    Lauren, Disney World is fabulous about food allergies/intolerance. At every restaurant the chef will speak with you about options for meals. My daughter was thrilled to have GF waffles, rice noodles and even coconut ice cream.

    Reply
  37. Shirley says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Wish there was a print button for this.

    Reply
  38. Steph says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    What are your thoughts on Monkey Bars? I recently received free samples of these and they claim to be all natural. Here is their website. http://monkey-brains.com/

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says

      February 21, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Steph. A quick look at their site and I saw quite a long ingredient list and some which I wouldn't put in something I made in my kitchen, so, I would likely avoid these. Jill

      Reply
  39. Jan says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I like to make cinnamon toast with home made whole wheat bread, butter, and cinnamon. It makes a fulfilling and healthy snack.

    Reply
  40. petra says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    my kids love the carrots if i blanch them first. i make a big pot full and keep the in the refrigerator handy, and they eat them by the handful. They are just 3 and 1 so the softer carrot is much better.

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