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14 Healthy Snacks To Eat When You Hit That Afternoon Slump

Updated on March 20, 2024

These nutritionist-approved foods will keep your energy up so you can finish the day strong.

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Best Foods For Afternoon Energy

There’s nothing more distracting than an afternoon energy slump. Instead of rifling through your drawer for gummy bears or plucking an office doughnut, plan out balanced and satisfying snacks to power through your day until dinner.

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Hummus

Creamy hummus makes a nutritious and crave-worthy snack. Dunk carrot sticks, sliced cucumbers and bell pepper strips in this satisfying dip.

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Oats

This whole grain treat isn’t just for breakfast. Cozy up with a warm bowl of oatmeal (or a cool batch of overnight oats) sprinkled with fruit, nuts or seeds for a fiber-filled afternoon pick-me-up.

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Avocados

Avocados, full of healthy fat, make for wonderful snacks. Mash and slather ripe avocados on crusty bread or cut in half, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and eat right out of the skin with a spoon.

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