The age old question I find myself asking is WHAT NEW, DIFFERENT, EXCITING SNACKS CAN I MAKE? The answer is simple. You will likely try a handful of new snacks and then just go back to eating the same old snacks you were before. Sorry, that’s just how it is. Prove me wrong! I’m trying to prove myself wrong. PLUS, every once in a while you’ll find one you love and stick to it.

I asked my social media followers for snack advice, and they truly delivered a long list of ideas. Brett and I are trying to eat healthier without taking on the mental load of a “diet.” So we were looking for a wide variety of snacks with no exclusions or stipulations. I will share their ideas as well as what we already love for snacking at our house.

Mason Family Favorite Snacks

• Cheese sticks
• Cheese + fruit
• Pretzel thins + hummus
• Chips + salsa
• Small tortilla + turkey + cheese roll up
• Apple + peanut butter
• 1/2 PB sandwich + mandarin orange
• Cottage cheese + grapes
• Pretzels + cheese cubes
• Ice cream party cups
• Mini microwave popcorn bag
• Jerky + nuts + fruit
• Ham + cheese + apple
• Veggie straws
• Cold chicken or steak
• Raw veggies + fiesta ranch dip
• Strawberries + cheesecake dip
• Chips + guacamole
• Pretzels + chocolate
• Nutrigrain bar
• Nature Valley protein bars
• Premier protein shake (chocolate)
• Mini pita pizzas
• Mini naan + hummus
• Homemade P3 packs (homemade)

Suggested Snack Ideas

• Whipped cream + strawberries + caramel or chocolate rice cakes
• Apple nachos
• Strawberry Two Good yogurts + chocolate chips
• Oatmeal + chocolate protein + peanut butter
• Cucumber + Laughing Cow cheese + turkey pepperoni
• Turkey pepperoni meat sticks + cheese combo
• Turkey + pickle + lettuce wrap
• Chocolate crunch rice cake + peanut butter
• Frozen grapes + jello powder
• Roasted sweet potato
• Boiled eggs + sriracha + everything bagel seasoning
• Bell peppers + cream cheese + everything bagel seasoning
• Almonds + cheese cubes + salami + craisins + pickles + wheat thins
• Peanut butter + celery
• Cucumber + cream cheese roll ups
• Sargento Balanced Breaks
• Kind Dark Chocolate Nut bars (Mini version)
• Avocado toast
• Pitted dates + nut butter + sprinkle of flakey salt
• Fruit salad/ fruit cups
• Yogurt parfaits
• Homemade energy bars
• Muffin tin charcuterie
• Oatmeal muffins
• Trail mix
• Mug cakes
• Mozzarella balls + cut cherry tomatoes + basil + a little salt + balsamic
• Tomato + cucumber + feta + balsalmic
• Peppers + hummus
• Smoothies

Way to come through, Internet friends! I am excited to try some of these snacks! To be honest, some sound horrible to me. But I still included them so you could try them if you love them. (Example: I hate everything bagel seasoning!)

I hope this list brings you some good snacking inspiration. Add some bits to your grocery list and let me know if you try anything that stands out!