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No potato chips, no oreos, no bagel bites, no donuts? What will you ever do when those in-between meals hunger pains hit? First of all, you do not need to worry…not on the 21 Day Fix diet.
Instead of reaching for the unhealthy stuff, you will eat healthy, whole food-based snacks that are still as tasty as the processed junk you may or may not be used to.
21 Day Fix Snack Ideas
Here is a list of 18 21 Day Fix diet-approved snacks to help get you started, so you never need to worry about being hungry.
1. Peanut Butter Apple: For a little energy and a surprisingly filling snack, spread 1-2 tsp natural peanut butter on a sliced small apple. Equals 1 purple, 1-2 tsp
2. Fancy Oats: Curb your sweet tooth with a filling snack – steel cut oats topped with unsweetened shredded coconut. Equals 1 yellow, 1 orange
3. The Greek Berry: For those missing their fruit-filled yogurt, add blueberries to Greek yogurt. For a cooler treat, freeze the berries first for one hour before adding to your yogurt. Equals 1 red, 1 purple
4. Egg Sandwich: For those run out the door in the morning, place two hard-boiled eggs, halved and on a piece of whole wheat toast, folded in half. Equals 1 red, 1 yellow
5. Coffee Crush: This is my coffee coolatta replacement. Blend one cup of iced coffee with one scoop of chocolate protein powder. Equals 1 red
6. Almond Butter Waffle: Here’s another quick snack that keeps you full. Spread 2 tsp almond butter on a whole grain waffle (kashi waffles are my fave and very easy to find.) Equals 1 yellow, 2 tsp
7. Simple Egg Scramble: In just 4 minutes, you can have a well-balanced snack. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a frying pan, add in mixed frozen vegetables, and crack two eggs on top of them. Mix with a spatula until eggs are cooked through. Equals 1 green, 1 red, 1 tsp
8. Pineapple & Cottage Cheese: A unique combination that is sweet and tasty. Mix sliced pineapple with 2% cottage cheese for a light and healthy snack. Equals 1 red, 1 purple
9. Banana Creamsicle: I borrowed this treat from my sister. Blend one half of a banana with unsweetened almond milk. Put the mixture in the freezer for an hour prior to chill, and then enjoy…yummy! Equals 1 purple, 1 yellow
10. Tuna and Hot Sauce: The hot sauce kills all of that over-fishy taste, and you are left with a high protein snack that will make your coworkers ask what you’re eating. Drain one can of tuna fish and top with Tobasco sauce to taste. Equals 1 red
11. Healthier Egg McMuffin: Can’t imagine not enjoying your McMuffin every morning? While you may not be able to enjoy McDonald’s version, you definitely can have this one as a snack or get creative and make it a meal by adding a lean protein to the sandwich. Fry one whole egg in one tsp coconut oil and place on half of a whole grain English muffin. Equals one-half red, 1 yellow, 1 tsp
12. Kale Chips: Another one of my faves…the healthiest green potato chip you will ever eat. De-stem and tear kale into bite size pieces, then add a tsp of extra virgin olive oil. Lay pieces flat on a cookie sheet sprinkle with your favorite spices. I like cayenne pepper. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Equals 1 green, 1 tsp
13. Beef or Turkey Jerky: An easy-to-carry high protein snack. When choosing a jerky, make sure to look at the ingredients list and choose one that does not contain monosodium glutamate. Just be careful with jerky as lots are extremely high in sodium. Equals 1 red
14. Mixed Nuts: Nuts are a great source of healthy fats, and they travel well. What I like to do is buy a bag of almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, and mix them together on my own. Remember, unsalted nuts only! Equals 1 blue
15. Banana and Peanut Butter on Toast: A favorite from my childhood, spread 1 tsp of peanut butter on whole wheat toast and top with a half of a banana, sliced. Equals 1 yellow, 1 purple, 1 tsp
16. Almond Butter Strawberry Sandwich: No jam, no worries. Spread 1 tsp of almond butter on half a piece of whole grain bread, layer with strawberry slices and fold in half. Equals 1 yellow, 1 purple, 1 tsp
17. Baked Apple: Core and then cut your apple in half, dust with cinnamon. Place on baking sheet center side up at 400° for 15 minutes or until the apple becomes slightly tender. Equals 1 purple
18. Red Pepper with Goat Cheese: This is super yummy if you enjoy goat cheese, which I happen to love. Take raw, fresh red pepper slices and top with crumpled goat cheese. Equals 1 green, 1 blue
Get Creative
I hope this list of eighteen 21 Day Fix-approved snacks has given you some ideas as to what you will be able to eat between meals. The key is be a little creative when you’re eating healthy and make things that are not only good for you, but taste good, too. You can even continue to use these healthy snack ideas long after you’ve finished the 21 Day Fix to keep living a healthier lifestyle.
The Fix is a whole foods diet that cuts out the nasty stuff, including processed sugar, white flour, and salt. However, this just proves you can still have foods that are full of flavor and contain the nutrients your body needs for optimal health.
What are your favorite 21 Day Fix snacks? Please leave a comment below.
How much beef jerky is = to 1 red?
Hi Francie, It’s about 3-4 oz.
I just started 21 day fix and my question is shake ologies needs to scoops to be made with but when I look into the meal plan one scoop takes one protein container so do I take out two protein containers with two scoops are is two scoops considered one container very confusing……I am on 1300 calorie there is two baby orange containers in my kit yet it says use only one is one for seeds and one is for dressing I don’t know how to use the orange containers please comment back
Hi Doreena, You get one orange container a day. The shake is one scoop for serving. Hope that helps.
Bethany,
I ate two slices of cheddar cheese this morning. Is it alright to count 1 as a blue and 1 as a red or 1/2 red?
Hi Kris, I think so.
Thank you for the snack ideas I always get in a rut. Starting the 21 day fix this week.
You’re welcome, Tina, Good luck, Bethany
Hi Bethany, my friend and I are going to start doing this plan. I see that organic brown rice cakes are not on the list, but since I don’t eat bread the rice cake makes a good base for my egg, slice of cheese and tomato for breakfast. Is that an okay substitute?
If so, would that be considered 1 red, 1 yellow, 1/4 green?
Hi Kris, Yeah, I would see how they compare nutritionally to a slice of whole wheat bread and go from there. Would seem fine to me. BEthany
Hi Bethany,
I started the 21 day fix today. So far I love the shakeology but I’m not a good eater. I tend to starve myself all day because I’m busy, but then I eat a big dinner and snack in the evening. I am trying to find healthier treats besides ice cream, etc…also, is there any way to fit in a treat of ice cream?
Why does the greek yogurt have to be plain?
I am a really picky eater so the fancy recipes aren’t my kind of thing.
Can I use my fav salad dressing on a salad and just use the orange container to measure?
When measuring pasta, do you measure it cooked or uncooked?
How above when you’re eating a prepared meal like lasagna, etc…how do you count that?
Sorry for all the questions? I’m excited to start but overwhelmed and keep reading the same pages over and over in my book and not finding the answers.
Thanks!
Michelle
Hi Michelle, There are treats listed in the book, Autumn also released a cookbook that contains a bunch more. Greek yogurt has to be plain because you don’t want the added sugars. Your salad dressing should be olive oil based like the ones in the meal plan. Pasta is cooked, like it says in the book. I would say one lasagna noodle is a yellow. Bethany
I am about to order the 21day fix. My problem has always been portion control but later discovered I have food sensitivities. I can handle the FS but am wondering if this diet would this diet work for an 84 year old. I have lost 105 lb since retiring and never replaced any of the weight but am struggling with the remaining 100 lb.,
Hi Elizabeth, The diet is based around whole healthy foods, the way we should all be eating. Bethany
I’m on day 4 of the 21 day fix, and I’m finding that getting all my protein is my biggest challenge, especially for snacks. I eat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for snacks usually, but I’m getting kind of burned out on them. I eat eggs or have a smoothie with protein powder for breakfast, then have lean meats with my lunch and dinner, so it really is snacks I’m struggling with to include a protein. I’d love some new ideas. Thanks.
Hi Tina, You don’t have to include a protein with all of your snacks. Bethany
Question: the steel cut oats and coconut shaving. Raw or cooked?!?! Thanks!
Hi Chelle, Up to you, I prefer mine cooked. Bethany
Why is the 1st snack 1 purple and 1 tsp when you are using 2 tsp of PB?
Hi Michelle, It’s just a typo. I wanted people to know they could use more as less as they see fit. Bethany
Hi
Does it matter if I can’t eat all of my containers?
Thanks
Hi Kim, You should do your best to try and eat all of your containers. The Fix is built to create a gradual weight loss for you to be able to keep the weight off for the long-term. You would then drop down containers as you lose weight. Sometimes I know it can be impossible to get all the containers in, so what I have seen recommended is try to now always miss the same containers everyday. Also you never want to miss your tsps and orange containers as those are limited in the first place. Bethany
Hi Bethany Lyn
I am starting the 21 day fix on Monday and I received my pack today. Looking through the eating plan it says no carbs or fruit after 6pm. I usually do not eat until 7-7.30pm as I take my dog straight out for a walk when I get in from work. Does this mean the programme will not work if I eat these after 6pm? Sorry for asking you but you seem quite knowledgeable and as I am in the UK there is very little support in the way of coaches etc.
You’ll be fine! Bethany
I need some help asap about the eating
Anything specific? Bethan
Hi, What about soda? Do i have to give that up? I’m a huge fan of soda. And alcohol? Lol
Hi Maureen, No soda, diet or regular, the stuff really is not good for you. But, once you cut the soda habit you won’t want to go back to it. Red wine is allowed upto 3 times a week, but you have to count it as a yellow container. So would you rather real food or alcoholic calories. Bethany
Not real clear do I fill these containers for each meal or once a day
Hi Vicki, Certain containers you fill more than once a day, it also depends upon your calorie level. The Eating plan that comes with the program goes into more detail. Bethany
I have food allergies and found most diets I can not follow. How do i find out what foods are approved before buying into the program.
HI Lynne, Select the 21 DF category from the sidebar, there is a post that contains a list of the foods. Bethany
Thanks! Headed to buy groceries with this list in hand! Diet is my biggest obstacle.
You’re welcome!
I am about to start with the 21 day fix and am curious if rice cakes are allowed. I sometimes need that crunch and have found that a brown rice cake with a little almond butter does the trick.
Hi Jessica, Sorry, rice cakes are not on the list of approved foods. I’m sure you will find a way to satisfy the crunch. What about almond butter and celery sticks. Bethany
Hi Jessica. I love my organic brown rice cakes, and really enjoy that extra crunch. I don’t eat bread so rice cakes are my bread. Anyway, I agree with Bethany that celery sticks are a great option, but I am still using a rice cake as 1/2 yellow from time to time.
I love the balsamic glazed strawberries (1 purple container of sliced strawberries, lemon zest, and 1 tsp balsamic glaze) and the tuna salad (1 can tuna, drained and rinsed is one red container, mixed with hot sauce, celery, Dijon mustard, 1 tsp olive oil). I add the tuna salad over 1.5 green containers of romaine lettuce, diced tomato and onion.
For the tuna salad add tarragon.
Great! Thanks!
I’m so excited!! I’m starting the 21day challenge today
Yay! Please let let us know how it goes. Bethany