The power is currently out in our apartment and has been for a hot sec, which means I can’t cook (unless I wanted to cook in the dark and hand wash all my dishes, which…no) so, of course, all I can freaking think about is cooking. I’ve been planning menus in my head all week – including some healthy snacks. 

Part of eating healthy(ish), for me, is making sure I eat regularly throughout the day so I don’t go ham at lunch or dinner because I’m absolutely starving. This means snacks – bananas, fruit bars, and miso soup when I’m at work, but when I’m at home, anything I can whip up is fair game. 

Over the years I’ve found that making my own snacks is infinitely healthier and more satisfying than buying snack foods – plus, it tends to be cheaper. That doesn’t mean that I don’t buy store-bought hummus and salsa now and again (I’m a busy lady, after all) but I would definitely encourage you to try making some of these healthyish snacks for yourself. 

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Veggie Chips

Some folks have a sweet tooth, but fam, I have a SALT tooth that demands salty or umami foods when I have a snack craving. This explains my undying love for chips. Since I’ve been eating healthier, I don’t reach for the Lay’s unless it’s a treat or special occasion. Instead, I go for veggie chips, which have less unhealthy fat and offer more nutrients than regular potato chips. 

I would buy bags and bags of veggie chips at Whole Foods or Target for $$$ before I realized that it is super easy to make your own veggie chips with whatever veggies you have laying around. Slice those suckers thin, sprinkle with salt, and bake until crispy. Having a mandoline slicer is a plus for chopping the chips thin enough, but you can definitely get away with a sharp knife and some knife skills if you don’t have one.