Sticking to the Whole30 can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One minute you’re energized and focused, the next your stomach’s grumbling and your willpower’s waning. Here’s your ultimate weapon against conquering those cravings: a list of Whole30-approved snacks that are bursting with flavor and nutrition.
I made sure to include options for both home cooks and busy bees on the go. From sweet and satisfying to savory and protein-packed, this list has something to curb every craving without throwing you off track.
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Battling Cravings and the Importance of Snacks!
If you are following Whole30 or even just using it as a guideline for a healthy diet, I cannot express enough the importance of snacks! Since it can be a restrictive diet, there won’t be many things you can buy as a quick bite.
With that in mind, what if you just want something quick to eat? Keeping plenty of snacking foods will eliminate temptation so you don’t break and go for the unhealthy stuff instead.
Top Whole30 Compliant Snacks
1. Fruit
This might be obvious, but fresh fruit can be one of your best allies! In my opinion, they are one of the best snacks you can eat. Keep your favorites on hand.
You can eat whatever fruit you want on Whole30, but they do suggest limiting the amount of high-sugar fruits you eat if you are trying to curb sweet cravings.
The following list is low-sugar fruits if you want to follow that guideline.
- Berries — Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Currants
- Green Apples
- Peaches
- Honeydew Melon
- Cantalope
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Watermelon
- Passion Fruit
- Figs
- Apricots
2. Vegetables
Another obvious one, but keep some of your favorite crunchy veggies on hand to munch on during the day. Here are some suggestions.
- Carrot Sticks
- Celery Sticks
- Cucumber Slices
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Bell Pepper Slices
- Sugar Snap Peas
3. Nuts and Seeds
Here’s a great quick snack option. Either snack on your favorite or mix them altogether into a homemade trail mix.
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Brazil Nuts
- Pistachios
- Pecans
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
4. Hard Boiled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs are a solid choice because they are a good source of protein and easy to make.
5. Homemade or Whole30 Compliant Jerky
6. Whole30 Compliant Deli Meat
Some rolled up turkey slices make for a good quick protein packed snack on the go! Just make sure the brand is Whole30 approved. Applegate is a great choice.
7. Whole30 Compliant Coconut Yogurt
There’s no dairy on Whole30 and many non-dairy yogurts have additives like gums and sugar that are no Whole30 compliant. I personally love Culina Greek Yogurt. A great crap free option is Cocojune.
8. Nut Butters (Except Peanut Butter)
Peanuts are a legume, so they are not Whole30 compliant, but all other nut butters like almond butter, hazelnut butter, and cashew butter are acceptable as long as they don’t have added oils and sugar.
9. Smoothies
Smoothies packed with fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, and compliant plant-based milks make for a delicious snack.
10. Trail Mix
Trail Mixes that are Whole30 compliant with only nuts, seeds, coconut, and dried fruits are a protein-packed snack choice.
Veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks or sugar snap peas dipped into guacamole make for a very satisfying snack! Store-bought chips are not Whole30 compliant. Use my easy 5-ingredient Guacamole recipe.
Chia Pudding can be a great filling, high-fiber snack choice. Use my Chia Pudding recipe for the creamiest chia pudding you can get, but you do have to omit the maple syrup! No added sweeteners on Whole30.
My Almond Cacao Snack Balls could be a satisfying treat for you to eat for a snack or dessert! Just no chocolate ganache on top.
14. Infused Water
Water infused with herbs and fruits can really quench the need to snack if you prefer to have a nice drink instead. Try combinations with strawberries, oranges, lemon, thyme, mint, and lemon balm.
15. Herbal Tea
Herbal tea can be a good hot drink of choice if you want some flavor. I recommend this Hibiscus blend from Mountain Rose Herbs.
16. Coffee
You can surprisingly have coffee on Whole30! So have a cup of joe to curb your cravings. Just remember no dairy or added sweeteners of any kind.
Bonus Snack If You're Following the Plant-Based Compliant List
Homemade hummus makes for another great snack dip option. Dip any veggies you want. My Hummus recipe also goes great with fresh tomatoes.
It was pointed out to me by a helpful viewer that Hummus is not Compliant in the Original Whole30 list! Legumes are a no no. However, if you are following the Plant-Based Whole30, then Hummus and legumes are approved.
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Hummus is not whole30 compliant. It’s made from chick peas which are legumes. Other than that it’s a pretty good list.
Woops! Thank you so much for pointing that out, I know I was looking at both the Original and Plant-Based Compliant Lists on the Whole30 website. Turns out Hummus and Chickpeas are compliant for Plant-Based Whole30, not the original! I’m going to correct this post to reflect that.