5 Energizing Snacks to Recharge Your Workday

What to look for in an afternoon snack to boost your energy and get you through the day:

Each snack should be a mini complete meal, meaning it should contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber. 

Protein and fiber are particularly important to maintain blood sugar control and keep you feeling full.  Afternoon hunger and fatigue are usually a sign of a drop in blood sugar, replenishing energy stores with a complete meal can help restore blood sugar levels without spiking blood sugar too high, leading to the inevitable crash. Your snack should also be satisfying to you, this will be different to everyone, but if you like sweet and savory, include some chocolate; if you like salty and crunchy, include some crackers or chips. 

Here are my go-to afternoon snacks for a boost in energy.



• Stuffed dates: 3-4 Medjool dates (pitted) and filled with peanut or almond butter and topped with chocolate chips
• Greek yogurt (dairy or non-dairy) topped with berries
• Trail Mix: choice of nuts and seeds, with raisins and/or chocolate chips.  Can be store bought. 
• Chia pudding: 1 tablespoon of chia seeds in ½ cup of milk of choice, topped with cinnamon and berries.
• Crackers or chips with guacamole