23 Snacks That Are Whole30-Approved (2024)

• Whole30 Snacks
  • What snacks are Whole30-friendly?
• Healthy Fats to Nuts
  • Healthy fats to nuts
• Apples and Avocado to Chia Pudding
  • Apples and avocado to chia pudding
• Plantain Chips to Tuna and Celery
  • Plantain chips with hummus to tuna and celery
• Banana and Nut Butter to Carrots
  • Banana and nut butter to carrots
• Pumpkin Seeds to Cilantro Salsa Slaw
  • Pumpkin seeds to cilantro salsa slaw
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What snacks are Whole30-friendly?

What is "Whole30," and is it a plausible health option? Well, the Whole30 diet requires you to eliminate many common foods in order to maintain a healthier diet. It eliminates grains, dairy, wheat, rice, oats, and corn. Soy, beans, and peanuts are eliminated, too. No alcohol, sugar, or other sweeteners are allowed.

All of this elimination may leave you hungry in between meals, but Whole30 snacks are satisfying between meals and continue to leave out the foods that are purported to cause weight gain.

The elimination lasts for 30 days, and then you slowly start to reintroduce the eliminated foods, resetting your body.

Healthy fats to nuts

1. Healthy fats: Healthy fats like those found in a coconut, ghee, avocado, and olive oil are Whole30-friendly.

2. Hard-boiled eggs: An egg has a good amount of protein and fat to satisfy cravings. It can be tossed with veggies or capers to create a tasty, filling snack.

3. Prosciutto: Prosciutto is a fancy snack that looks and tastes good. It is delicious and contains satisfying protein and fat. It is a perfectly portioned snack when partnered with...

4. Cantaloupe: The combination of the prosciutto with cantaloupe provides a visually nice snack that is a good source of vitamins A and C. A quarter of this fruit with slices of prosciutto can become a perfectly satisfying snack.

5. Nuts: Nuts are great and not off-limits. Pistachios are particularly good because they are full of antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats.

Apples and avocado to chia pudding

6. Apples and avocado: The combination of a sliced apple, a quarter avocado, and a sprinkle of wasabi is a good treat. The apple is crunchy and fresh, the avocado is filling with its healthy fat content, and the wasabi is flavorful. All are Whole30-friendly.

7. Cocoa Energy Balls: You can indulge in this sweet Whole30-friendly treat every once in a while. Treats are discouraged in the long run, though. Dates, cashews, and cocoa powder create this energy ball that is Whole30-approved and satisfying.

8. Green beans and cranberries with oil: Green beans, dried cranberries, pepitas, and olive oil are healthy and flavorful. They are also Whole30-friendly. They are sweet, tart, crunchy, and filled with healthy fat.

9. Deviled egg with turmeric: Mash an egg yolk with seasonings, vinegar, mayo, and/or mustard and return it to the white. It is full of protein and filling. The addition of turmeric can also aid in raising nutrition levels with curcumin. The antioxidant effects reduce inflammation, among other things.

10. Chia pudding: An off-the-grid dessert choice, chia pudding is an option that is sweet and healthy. It is made with Whole30-friendly milk like almond milk, Medjool dates, chia seeds, and cinnamon. It is blended and then poured into a jar and refrigerated for an extended period. The seeds expand and soak up the milk for a thicker snack. Top with fruit for extra flavor.

Plantain chips with hummus to tuna and celery

11. Plantain chips with hummus: Many know plantains as Caribbean bananas. This is a famous fruit with a plain flavor. It can be made into chips and paired with hummus. Cauliflower hummus is a good choice. Please note that regular chips are not allowed in this diet.

12. Brussels sprouts: Though not a favorite veggie for everyone, Brussels sprouts can be good when roasted and coated with salt. They are filling and Whole30-friendly.

13. Trail mix: This Whole30 snack is versatile and easy to make. Ingredients like cherries, cacao, and almonds are popular.

14. Olives: Olives contain healthy fats and antioxidants. The green castelvetrano and picholine olives are filling, though, and should only be eaten a handful at a time.

15. Tuna salad and celery: Tuna is a protein that is Whole30-friendly and rich in protein. It goes well with crunchy celery.

Banana and nut butter to carrots

16. Banana and nut butter: As many people know, bananas are very filling. Their combination with similarly healthy nut butter like pecans makes an even more filling and healthy snack. This butter is a good protein source and high in manganese. Manganese is vital to immune function and metabolism. It also helps protect against free radicals.

17. Salmon in a can: Canned salmon is good for snacking. It has elevated sources of protein and omega-3 fats. It is Whole30-friendly and pescatarian-friendly. It is also filling and easily transported.

18. Stuffed peppers: Interchangeable as a meal or a snack, stuffed peppers pack a powerful punch. Low in calories, peppers have tons of vitamins A, B, C, potassium, and fiber. Consider stuffing them with Whole30-friendly meats like turkey or chicken to stay full.

19. Coconut yogurt with pumpkin: Coconut is rich in good fats. Pumpkin puree, meanwhile, is a good ingredient that offers a powerful punch of anti-inflammatory properties.

20. Carrots: Like fries? Like carrots? Why not combine the two? Eating carrot fries as an alternative to potato fries means more veggies in your diet.

Pumpkin seeds to cilantro salsa slaw

21. Pumpkin seeds: Not only is pumpkin puree a Whole30-compliant option, but pumpkin seeds are as well. They are high in zinc, magnesium, protein, and healthy fat.

22. Chicken veggie soup: Preparation of a Whole30 chicken soup with veggies and avocado and a dab of ranch dressing can keep you satisfied in between meals.

23. Cilantro salsa slaw: It can be enjoyed alone, in lettuce wrap tacos, or as a burrito bowl base. Depending on the ingredients, cilantro salsa slaw can pack extra veggies into your daily intake.

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SOURCES:

Cleveland Clinic: "Should You Try the Whole30 Diet?"

Journal of Oleo Science: "Effects of season and storage period on accumulation of individual carotenoids in pumpkin flesh (Cucurbita moschata)."

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: "Peppers, Bell."

Whole30: "Whole30 101: Snacks on the Whole30."

Whole30: "Meal Planning for Whole30 Success"

Women's Health Magazine: "The 30 Best Whole30-Approved Snacks You Can Make At Home Or Find On Amazon," "17 Foods With More Protein Than An Egg, According To Nutritionists."