5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Send Away the Afternoon Slump

Source: 5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Send Away the Afternoon Slump

The dreaded afternoon slump - it's enough to make you want to crawl under your desk and sleep. While a snack high in refined carbs, fat, or sugar may sound like a good idea, it'll have you crashing way before the day is over. Instead of reaching for a candy bar, opt for a snack rich in complex carbs, protein, and fiber. Not only are the following snacks nutritious, they will ward away feelings of sluggishness while also keeping you full until dinner.

  • Egg (or Tuna) Salad on Whole Wheat: For a quick and easy energy boost during the week, first whip up a no-mayo, healthy egg salad on Sunday that you can eat whenever energy levels hit a low. Just add a dollop of your egg salad to some whole wheat crackers, and you've got yourself a good punch of fiber, complex carbs, and protein. For a quick and easy energy boost during the week, first whip up a no-mayo, healthy egg salad on Sunday that you can eat whenever energy levels hit a low. Just add a dollop of your egg salad to some whole wheat crackers, and you've got yourself a good punch of fiber, complex carbs, and protein. If egg isn't for you, try this recipe for a healthy tuna salad instead.

  • Greek Yogurt With Fruit and Nuts: One of my favorite ways to beat an afternoon slump is to grab a small container of Greek yogurt and mix it with fruit and nuts. What I'm left with is a protein-packed snack full of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins. Most importantly, I'm satisfied until dinner. Here are five more ways to make yogurt nutritious.



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  • Whole Wheat Toast With Turkey: Whether I am staving off hunger until dinner or just need to pick myself up after an intense session at the gym, roasted turkey always does the trick. Turkey is a great protein-packed, low-calorie snack; add a few slices to a piece of whole wheat bread for a complex-carb fix to help power you through the afternoon. Make things even healthier - and save money - by roasting your own sandwich meat.

  • Fruit and Nut Butter: Pick a fiber-filled fruit like an apple or pear to eat alongside a tablespoon or two of nut butter. The natural sugar of fruit won't have you crashing the same way a soda will, and the protein from the nut butter will help sustain your energy through the day.

  • Hummus With Veggies: Fresh veggies are a good-for-you carb full of nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Give broccoli, carrots, or fresh red pepper a little kick of protein with the addition of hummus. Try these recipes for roasted tomato hummus and smoky chipotle hummus.


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