Do you lead a busy lifestyle and find yourself often struggling to prepare a healthy meal? Snacks can be extremely helpful to calm your hunger pangs, especially if you don’t have the time to fix yourself a hearty meal. However, the snacks that flood the market today are unhealthy, especially for kids. Not only do these foods meddle with your health but also cause dissatisfaction that leaves you and your little ones craving for more.  

The best way to solve this problem is by preparing your own snacks; this way you can eat them as much as you want at any time. Another benefit of making your own snacks is that you know exactly what is in it, as you choose the ingredients. Snacks should have the perfect amount of fiber, protein, and fat so that it makes you feel fuller, stabilizes the blood sugar levels, and aids in the process of digestion. Here are 5 snack ideas that offer the perfect combination of fiber, protein, and fat.

• Trail mix
  

A trail mix is a combination of several dry fruits and nuts. You can add whatever you wish, including peanuts, almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts, and raisins. These ingredients must have a combination of chocolate, grains, and nuts. A serving is enough to help you get a good amount of protein, fiber, and fat. However, you should note that trail mixes are very high in calories. As a result, you should limit your intake. A small handful will do perfectly well to keep the hunger pangs at bay. 

• Yogurt dip and veggie strips
  

It is no secret that yogurt and veggies have a slew of health benefits. Veggies are not only great as part of your main meals but also make great snacks, as they comprise several nutrients. However, they are not very high in proteins but adding yogurt helps, making it a perfect combination of fiber, protein, and fat. If you don’t like plain yogurt, you can add some herbs and seasoning for a flavorful dipping. Making a batch of yogurt dips ahead of time is convenient. Then, all you have to do is chop some veggies like carrots, cucumbers, capsicum, and radish into strips before you dig in. 

• Tuna salad
  

Tuna is loaded with proteins and is extremely convenient especially for snack time. It is very filling, as a cup of tuna flesh can render enough protein to feel full. Additionally, it is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and selenium. Tuna can be eaten by itself or you can make a salad with a few veggies of your choice. Sprinkle some lemon juice for zest and dig in. This is perfect for when you want a heavy snack.

• Energy bites

Energy bites are the best kind of snacks as they can also be carried along when traveling. Not only are they very delicious but also offer a good combination of fiber, protein, and fat. What’s more? Energy bites do not require too much preparation time. Just combine ingredients such as oats, seeds, nut butter, and nuts. You can then choose to roll them into balls or press them in bite-sized squares. It is easier to prepare them in batches in advance so that you can munch on these whenever you feel like it or take it on the go.