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9 Healthy (and Tasty) Back-to-School Snack Recipes

I know I'll be better at hitting the books (or pounding the keyboard) if I fuel my body with plenty of fiber, good fats, and vibrant veggies rather than packages of empty carbs.
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Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness personality, culinary instructor, speaker, and author of The Wellness Project.

Phoebe Lapine is a food and health writer, gluten-free chef, wellness personality, culinary instructor, speaker, and author of The Wellness Project.
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As much as I love the laidback energy of July and August, I usually get this giddy vibe when back-to-school season hits. I'm not actually heading back to class. But even for us childless adults, September brings us back to some reality of sorts.

Like the beginning of the year, and its accompanying resolutions, the first day of September can be a good time to recommit to all those rituals that may have fallen by the wayside in favor of summer hedonism, and its more laidback schedule.

One of those habits for me is getting back into a rhythm of healthier snacking. Whether I'm packing super seedy trail mix on the go, or making sure I have a bowl of beet hummus to come home to after a long day of work, I know I'll be better at hitting the books (or pounding the keyboard) if I fuel my body with plenty of fiber, good fats, and vibrant veggies rather than packages of empty carbs.

Here are some of my favorite easy healthy back-to-school snack recipes for all your brown bag needs:

Cashew Crunch Granola
Don't fall asleep on your first day of school - power up with this healthy, sweet, and satisfying Cashew Crunch Granola for breakfast. Get the recipe here.
No-Bake Granola Bars
These easy, No-Bake Granola Bars are ideal for school bake sales! Bring some extra to snack on during your shift. Get the recipe for these No-Bake Granola Bars here.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
These simple, gluten-free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins will make your lunchbox the envy of new friends. Get the recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins here.
Super Seedy Trail Mix with Almonds, Chia, and Cranberries
Make your trip back to school a little sweeter with a handful of this super seedy mix to snack on throughout the day. Get the recipe for this Trail Mix with Almonds, Chia, and Cranberries.
Baked Quinoa Cakes with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
Needing some energy for your last class of the day? Revive yourself with these amazingly portable, healthy quinoa cakes. Get the recipe for these Baked Quinoa Cakes with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli here.
Dark Chocolate Beauty Bark with Chia Seeds, Pepitas, and Goji Berries
Look and feel your best on the first day of school with this Dark Chocolate Bark. Get the recipe for this Beauty Bark with Chia Seeds, Pepitas, and Goji Berries here.
Raw Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
Don't let your lousy alarm clock prevent you from getting a healthy breakfast! These Raw Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are a sweet and satiating on-the-go meal. Get the recipe for these Raw Oatmeal Bites here.
Roasted Beet Hummus with Lemony Yogurt
If you're gonna stress eat, do it healthfully with this bright and tasty Roasted Beet Hummus with Lemony Yogurt. Eat it alongside carrot sticks as an after-school snack. Ge the recipe for this Roasted Beet Hummus here.
Maple Glazed Coconut Cashews
These Maple Glazed Coconut Cashews will help combat all those nail-biting exam periods in your future. Get the recipe for these Maple Glazed Coconut Cashews here.

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