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title: "Sifted Snack Guide: Healthy Snacks that Fuel"
description: "Snacks are so often the double-edged sword in our food lifestyle: They keep us going when we need a pick-me-up, but..."
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# [Sifted Snack Guide: Healthy Snacks that Fuel](https://blog.sifted.co/siftedsnackguide)

 Written by [Jess Legge](https://blog.sifted.co/author/jess-legge) | Sep 13, 2018

Snacks are so often the double-edged sword in our food lifestyle: They keep us going when we need a pick-me-up, yet they can often be laced with sugar, sodium and artificial ingredients that do our health more harm than good.

 

What we all really want — and need — are clean snacks that sustain and support us as we tackle our work. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite snacks that are healthy, delicious and full of nutrients that will keep you fueled until you get to your next meal.

 

## Date Energy Balls

[Recipe at Detoxinista](https://detoxinista.com/date-energy-balls-vegan-paleo/)

#### Why we love them:

- They’re one part snack and one part sweet treat.
- There’s no added sweetner though — the dates do all the work.
- They’re full of protein and fiber thanks to the nuts and coconut. This is what helps keep you sustained.
- They’re vegan and paleo.

 

## Square Organics Protein Bars

#### Why we love them:

- No prep work needed. These ones are perfect for work, traveling or a post-workout energy boost.
- You can get flavors that are low FODMAP & SIBO friendly.
- They’re super allergy-friendly. They’re non-GMO, organic and gluten-, soy- and dairy-free. Plus they have a serious amount of sprouted plant protein in them.
- Square Organics makes a quarterly contribution, based on net sales, to a leading anti-human trafficking nonprofit, Not For Sale.

 

## Saffron Road Crunchy Chickpeas

#### Why we love them:

- There’s literally nothing sneaky in this snack. It’s just organic chickpeas and sea salt.
- We know this is a bold statement, but these may be even better than potato chips. Not to mention way less greasy. You get more crunch plus lots of fiber and 6 grams of protein per serving.
- You can buy them in bulk and leave a bag at your work desk for a truly guilt-less savory snack. They also double as great lunch companions. Throw them on your salads, on top of homemade avocado toast or even on your baked sweet potatoes.

## Sweet Potato Zucchini Tots

[Recipe at Life Made Sweeter](https://lifemadesweeter.com/sweet-potato-zucchini-tots/)

#### Why we love them:

- These are not your average tater tots. Including more veggies and none of the deep frying, they’re made with only 6 ingredients.
- They’re vegan, gluten free, Whole 30-approved and paleo friendly.
- Bake them ahead and take them with you to work along with a packet of your favorite dipping sauce.

 

 

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