Our Favorite 10 Snacks That Won't Ruin Your Handbag

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Reaching out for mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks is something that happens a lot, to us, as it is surely what keeps you going on busy days. But, reaching into your bag, you're sometimes met with the contents of the pot of dip you bought that morning, or those cracker crumbs that get stuck on everything. Well, that has happened one too many times, so we thought it'd be better if we changed up our snacking game. Here are 10 healthy alternatives to keep you going!

1/ Nuts & Seeds

Keep a bag at hand so you can dip into it for quick bites towards 11.00AM. Add some M&M's to your nut selection to vary the flavours...flavours being key to enjoying nuts...obviously.

2/ Fruit Wedges

Getting your daily dose of fruit is super easy when you bring a couple of apples, bananas, or oranges in your bag.

No mess, no stress!

3/ Nut Butters on Toast

Make ahead of time and wrap up in foil. Variety is the spice of life so don't hesitate about changing up the butters, almond, hazelnut, macadamia, there's just too much choice!

4/ Energy Balls

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Make these super easy, no bake Energy Bites to give you that much needed boost mid-afternoon!

Recipe here

5/ Homemade cereal bars

Replace your shop-bought cereal bars with these oaty homemade version, one batch yields more than enough for a whole week of snacking!

Recipe here

6/ Banana Muffins

Super healthy breakfast muffins, easy to grab'n'go!

Recipe here

7/ Vegetable Chips

Don't judge a chip on its colour and stuff. These look completely wrong, but taste deliciously right!

Recipe here

8/ Dark, dark chocolate

It's believed that chocolate improves cognitive recognition. So, uh, why not!

9/ Vegetable Sticks & Small Dips

Leakage may ensue, so watch out. In small portions and in a tupperware, you should be safe!

10/ Oven-Roasted 'Chip-peas'

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Pop some peas in seasoning, shake them well so they're all covered, and put them into the oven for a roasting (approx. 1 hour).

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