Considering most of us are spending a lot more of our time in front of our laptops, I thought it would be a good idea to some healthy snack options.

The right snacks boost your focus, make you more productive and help keep your mind sharp. Plus, they won’t lead to a sugar crash followed by an emergency nap (unlike way too much ice cream). So put down the chips, pastries and lollies and indulge in these healthy study snacks for both the good of your brain and body:

1. Almonds
A handful can give you a quick energy boost !
2. Air-popped popcorn
This is easy to make on the stove top and is so much tastier and healthier made by you compared to movie theatres.
3. Dark chocolate
For the chocoholics. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and natural stimulants. It chemically increases your mood and improves blood flow to your brain to help you focus better.
4. Greek yogurt
Substantial and filling. Compared to regular yogurt it has twice the amount of protein and is full of bone-building calcium and pro-biotics.
5. Fruit Salad (aha yummy, yummy)
Fruits give your brain a boost and fills your body with vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Surprisingly, kiwi fruit has such a high content of vitamin C (fun fact = even more than oranges!).
6. Frozen grapes
These are delicious and take the place of unhealthy ice blocks and are so easy to prepare.
7. Veggies (and hummus)
A great combination. Hummus is high in protein, calcium, and brain-boosting omega 3 fatty acids. Which makes it the perfect partner for vitamin and fibre filled veggie sticks!
8. Homemade trail mix
You can combine sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries and any other mix of fruits, nuts, and seeds to make your own easy and personalized trail mix to have on hand.
9. Raspberry chia pudding
The health benefits of chia seeds are vast – fibrous, omega 3 fatty acids and essential amino acids. The raspberry combination gives you a nutritious pleaser and you must try my overnight chia pudding recipe.
10. Vegan banana nice cream
With only 2 necessary ingredients, this ice-cream substitute is perfect. Check out my easy Peanut butter banana nice-cream recipe.
11. Protein balls
Packed with an energy boost these are sure to knock the hunger pangs well away. Here is an easy 5-minute Peanut Butter Protein Ball recipe.
12. Roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are full of protein and fibre (unlike potato chips) and surprisingly tasty when you roast them in the oven with salt and chili powder for 45-60 minutes.
13. Pesto dip
This pesto dip manages to pack a real punch in flavour and nutritional value. You can pair your pesto dip with veggies, healthy crackers or even by the spoon. Check out my pesto recipe that can serves as a base for a cauliflower pizza or as a dip.
14. Avocado chips
I never thought these would work but they are simply wonderful. High in healthy fats and nutrients and even more potassium than bananas, these avocado chips are a winner, try my avocado chip recipe.
15. Sweet potato chips
Being high in antioxidants and promoting good gut health, you should give these DIY chips a try. Here’s a tip, the thinner the better.

The takeaway is that when your next craving hits, you don’t have to reach for highly processed and fattening options. These aren’t just healthy and nutritious options, but they also leave you snacking guilt-free!