In most cases, nuts are a good thing, especially when found in snacks. From almonds and cashews to salty peanuts, nuts and legumes are packed with protein and a dose of heart-healthy omega-3s. In fact, a recent study showed that those who ate an ounce of raw almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts a day had higher levels of feel-good hormone serotonin, which can act as an appetite suppressant. If you need anymore reasons to go nuts at your 3 p.m. snack time, here are eight nutty snacks to keep you sane — and healthy!
Banana Nut Bars
The great thing about these nutty delights, from FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable, are that you can add your favorite nut butter and nuts to this recipe for (almost raw) banana nut bars.
Granola
Craving crunch? Bake up a batch of crispy granola with this recipe for almond and flaxseed granola.
Fruit and Nut Balls
Have a little fun with these mojito-flavored fruit-and-nut balls from Healthful Pursuit. Gluten-, sugar-, and dairy-free, these are the perfect size for a sweet but not too sweet and healthy dessert.
Raw Nanaimo Bars
Reader be-healthful has a healthier option for your next indulgence: this recipe for raw, sugar-free, and gluten-free blond Nanaimo bars is chock-full of almonds and cashews.
Fruit-and-Nut Bars
Are you a huge fan of Larabars? Save your money and make your own fruit-and-nut bars with this simple recipe. All said and done, it’ll cost you 65 cents a bar.
Peanut Butter and Honey Balls
If you’re a peanut butter lover, then this snack is for you. Chock-full of protein, iron, and fiber, these tasty treats are delicious sources of healthy nutrients, but they’re also bursting of flavor and made without the help of any processed foods.
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