I know how easy it is to get into a rut with foods when you are trying to eat healthy.  You find those few breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinners that are healthy and enjoyable, but boredom is inevitable.  Here are a few snack ideas that may spark some interest.   Please feel free to add some as well!

• Almonds
• Low-fat cheese & fruit (dried or fresh)
• Whole grain waffle topped with honey or fruit
• Whole grain cereal (You can mix a few different varieties)
• Cucumber slices & Laughing Cow spreadable cheese
• Energy bar (with at LEAST 4 grams of protein)
• Melba toast with light cream cheese and dried fruit
• Apple slices with peanut butter or almond butter
• Slices of turkey and grapes
• Low-fat cottage cheese (you can add chives & pepper) with veggies for dipping
• Almonds or walnuts mixed with craisins, blueberries, or cherries (dried or fresh)
• Plain oatmeal with peanut butter or berries, & a little milk
• Hummus with veggies for dipping
• Shelled edamane
• Multi-grain cracker with part-skim ricotta & honey
• Low-fat cheese, small piece of fruit, & one piece of dark chocolate
• Whole grain english muffin with peanut butter
• Hard boiled egg sprinkled with pepper
• Low-fat greek yogurt with walnuts or granola and honey

Do you have any ideas you would like to share that have a nice balance of proteins, healthy fats and carbs?