We originally shared this post last year, but we wanted to share it again, and make some updates to it since we get a lot of questions about what our favorite snacks and protein bars are. We tend to love eating fruits, vegetables, lean proteins like eggs, chicken, steak, fish, etc, but we definitely like to snack on stuff and have a MAJOR sweet tooth!
You can also check out our tips on Eating out At Restaurants and Fast Food Hacks.
Here are our go-to snacks:
We always go for something with protein and carbs together. The protein is super important because it keeps you full! We get our carbs from mostly fruits and vegetables, but also love toast, granola, etc.
As far as some of our favorite protein powders, we have a hard time with Whey protein powder most of the time, but here are some of our favorites:
- Protizyme Peanut Butter Cookie and Protizyme Chocolate Cake
- Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth (these are Dairy Free)
- MRM Veggie Elite Chocolate Mocha (not bad for vegan)
- MRM Veggie Elite Cinnamon (haven’t tried this one, but next on our list)
- Collagen Peptides
We also LOVE these GG crackers for snacking. They have A TON of fiber in them and they are pretty good. They also come in a plain version and we found some topping ideas here!
We have also gotten a ton of questions about which protein bars are our favorite. We almost always go for Quest protein bars because they’re lower in carbs, high in protein, and high in fiber. We love them toasted in the oven for a few minutes because they get crispy on the outside. You can also put them in the microwave for 10-20 seconds.
Here are some other favorite snack ideas:
Although this isn’t really a “snack”, we both tend to eat this as a snack/meal any time of day. We will prep grilled chicken at the beginning of the week with veggies. We love roasted carrots and brussels sprouts!
This is also another snack/meal for us. This is a HUGE salad from Snappy Salads with grilled chicken.
We have this chocolate mug cake for dessert a lot of nights. It has a ton of protein in it and is super easy to make! Recipe HERE!
stylemelauren says
Love this post! It’s so relevant to have quick and healthy snacks on the go in today’s busy world! I posted my 3 fav bars (all refined sugar free) and they are lara bars, rx bars, and elemental superseed bars! All good and made with natural ingredients. Want to check out the Quest bars just need to research about the Sugar Alcohol situation!!
Love the big salads, fruit and whole milk siggi -all my favorite go-to’s!
lovely post ladies!!! xoxo
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A Double Dose says
Thanks, Lauren! So happy to hear you loved this post! Oh yeah, RX bars are great, too! I haven’t tried those, but have heard great things! I love Quest bars and I usually can’t eat dairy or stuff like that, but these are okay for me! I am obsessed with the chocolate chip!
Rachael says
I love the snack ideas & protein bar recommendations… ☺️ Is there any brand of bread, wrap or puts you would recommend? I’m looking for a good one!
Thanks! ?
A Double Dose says
Hi Rachael! I would definitely go for the ezekial bread or wraps! I also love the brown rice wraps!
Rachael says
Thanks! It was supposed to say “pitas”…. Autocorrect ?.
Also love that you don’t have to be signed up for “like to know” anymore to get your cute outfits! & I’m going to have to try out the mug cake & chocolate Popsicles ?
A Double Dose says
No worries! I got what you said;) YAY! it is so much easier without having to be signed up! SO glad it is better for you! Hope you try them out!
Alex says
I love this post!’you ladies do such a great job eating so healthy and balanced! Quest bars! Can’t tell you how many times i wonder just how many I can eat in one day! Costco has their own version that is very similar, cookie dough and chocolate brownie. Pretty good and under $20 for a box of 20! I like putting them in the microwave for about 25 seconds. Also fun to make your own Lara bar since the ingredients are so simple! I make them in to little protein balls. Thanks for sharing!
A Double Dose says
Hi Alex! Thanks so much for checking this post out!
You are so sweet:) We truly love eating healthy and everything, so we really appreciate that! OH YES! I have been meaning to buy those. The Costco is like 25 min away, so it is on my list to do, but I def want to get some of those! Thanks for sharing that! Going to get those ASAP! And, the homemade Lara bars sound amazing!
Amanda says
Love this post! I will definitely have to make the mug cake and popsicles! 🙂
What do you guys think about the popular bars trending in the health market like Squarebars, Rxbars, and Macrobars? Also, what are some of your favorite granola, yogurt, and nut butter brands?
A Double Dose says
Hi Amanda! Thanks so much for stopping by! I think those are all great options, but I would also keep in mind that they do have a lot of carbs and sugars in them, so just be sure your cognizant of that! They are definitely great with some added protein!
For granola, we love Purely Elizabeth. For yogurt, we love Elli quark, Siggis, or Fage. For nut butters, we love Wild Friends and Crazy Richards!