HEALTH

Picture this: You're standing in front of your pantry, completely stuck on what to snack on (pretzels? chips? dried fruit? popcorn?), but instead of having to make a snap decision, you can open the fridge and enjoy a healthy, tasty snack box that's already made. (Hello, deliciousness!)

Meal prepping has been all over TikTok and is a super easy way to guarantee meals and snacks for days of enjoyment. Grab your bento boxes! Whether you've got a squad picnic planned, are enjoying time in the sunshine or just need a pick-me-up, these sweet treats make the perf companion to the warm temps and spring vibes.

Yogurt snack bowl

@nikkihealthyeats

If you're craving an acai bowl but want an easier alternative (and minus the acai base), try a parfait-inspired snack box. Choose your favorite fruits like bananas, strawberries or mangoes along with your granola of choice. (Chai spiced? Cinnamon? All A+ picks.)

Of course, don't forget your yogurt! You can also opt for other flavors rather than plain vanilla or Greek to spice things up. 

Pro tip: You can choose to mix your ingredients together or just snack on them separately.

Salty 'n' sweet

@dishedbyrachel

Salty snacks + sweet treats = the perf recipe for a mid-day pick-me-up. Opt for snacks like pretzels, M&M's and trail mix in your box. (Pro tip: Spring-colored M&M's totally elevate this snack to match the szn vibes.)

For an even sweeter treat, include apple slices and some caramel sauce for dipping: an ode to the caramel apples from fall that we're def missing rn.

Fruity and fresh

@naturesbakery

A healthy snack *and* an IG-worthy recipe? Yes, pls! Try creating rainbow fruit skewers using a variety of your fave fruits on toothpicks or skewers. (Did we mention that strawberries, apricots and pineapple are all in season rn?)

For additional treats, you can include a granola bar of choice and a salty snack like crackers to go with your vibrant fruit delicacy.

Mini charcuterie

@grazewithbelle

Making a full charcuterie board can be totally time consuming, so why not take all the yummy ingredients and include them in a box? Add in your fave cheese, deli meats and crackers to perfect your tiny, easy-to-make charcuterie board (and totally reminding us of the Lunchables we all used to love).

A perfect pair for this box? Your fave picnic blanket + lying in the grass. All the outdoor spring picnic vibes in one.

Tag us on IG with your snack box creations! @girlslifemag

Looking for more recipe inspo? Check these out:
🍓 The beginner's guide to meal prepping
🍓 5 tasty bakes to get you in the mood for spring
🍓 How to make an Insta-worthy coffee at home

Top image: @makefoodlovely
Slider image: @dishedbyrachel

by Sophie LaBella | 4/27/2024