It's 3 p.m. and your stomach starts growling. You try to rumple some papers and staple things obnoxiously loud so none of your coworkers can hear the embarrassing protest that is going on in your stomach. At this point, it's really tempting to grab a Starbucks Frappuccino or that bag of sour cream and onion potato chips that are calling your name from the vending machine. Because no matter how disciplined you are when it comes to eating, convenience usually trumps everything else when you're truly hungry. So in order to combat the all-mighty temptation that is Cool Ranch Doritos, we've rounded up the best healthy snacks to stash at the office so you can snack on guilt-free.
1. The Chia Co. Dark Cacao Chia Pod, $3.29.
Bittersweet cacao, chia seeds and almond milk make these pods packed with fiber and omega-3. And with only four simple ingredients, you're able to understand everything that's going into your body.
2. Trader Joe's Oats and Flax Oatmeal, $3.49
Ready in two minutes in the microwave or with hot water, this organic oatmeal is perfect for those mornings you forgot to eat breakfast.
3. Genisoy Rich Cheddar Cheese Soy Crisps, $3.39
With a unique blend of soy and rice, these crisps are the perfect alternative to those Cheez-Its in the vending machine that are taunting you.
4. Brad's Raw Foods Brad's Raw Crunchy Kale: Nacho, $7.99
Chickpea miso? Himalayan sea salt? Agave nectar? These chips are next level. And they are able to give you a cheesy taste without actually using cheese. As an added bonus, the nachos are dehydrated to preserve essential nutrients and enzymes that enhance digestion.
5. Green & Black's Dark 85% Chocolate Bars, price varies.
When you just need some chocolate, these bars are the way to go.
6. Get Up and Go Caffeinated Brainy Granola- Cinnamon Bun, $19.99.
Anything that has the words "caffeinated cinnamon dolce latte granola" in it is something we're on board with. These goods have the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee but fill you up with healthy granola goodness in the process.
7. Organic Coconut Water, price varies.
Because keeping hydrated is rule #1 of healthy work eating habits.
8. Trader Joe's Dried Chile Spiced Mango, $6.97
Whenever you need to snap out of the work blues and feel like you're walking on some warm, exotic beach, these insanely flavorful dried mangos will do the trick.
9. Navitas Natural cashew whole nuts, $9.99
Filled with beneficial oils, protein and antioxidants, these cashews are the perfect way to get your midday energy boost.
10. Simple Squares Cho-Coco Bars, $29.99
For all you Paleo dieters out there, these five-ingredient bars feel like an indulgence but are actually packed with an insane amount of nutrition.
11. Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Light, price varies.
Sometimes when you’re having a stressful day at work you just want something familiar and comforting. These adorably-packaged healthy mini-cheese wheels will remind you of your childhood and put a smile on your face.
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