11. Hard Boiled Eggs
Eggs are a source of high-quality protein, with one large egg providing six grams of this important macro, including all 9 essential amino acids. Remember that nearly half of an egg’s protein and most of its vitamins and minerals—including those essential for supporting our brains and bodies—are found in the yolk. Extensive research has shown that eggs do not increase heart disease risk, including a recent Harvard study evaluating up to 32 years of data.
While preparing eggs any way you like would be a fantastic addition to snack time, hard boiling them in advance allows you to have a nutritious grab-and-go option when time is tight. Once snack time rolls around, try dipping your peeled hard-boiled egg in hummus or guacamole, or sprinkle it with everything bagel seasoning. Of course, you can also eat your egg with a little salt and pepper and pair it with whole grain crackers, fruit, veggies, and/or nuts for a snack plate.
12. Pistachios
Pistachios are a plant-based source of complete protein, providing all of the essential amino acids. One serving of pistachios has as much protein as an egg (6 grams of protein), more much fiber as 1⁄2 cup of broccoli (which has less than 2 grams of fiber), and is a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, thiamin, and an excellent source of copper.
One serving of pistachios equals 49 nuts, which is more nuts per serving than any other snack nut.