Snack time! For most of us, getting through the day without a mid-morning or mid-afternoon boost is virtually impossible. But sometimes, it feels increasingly challenging to find nutritious and satisfying between-meal bites that aren’t totally laden with sugar. The best snacks are of the well rounded variety—protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats come together in a hunger-staving, energy-boosting medley. And of course, the best snacks are also mouth-wateringly delicious. It is possible to find (and make!) snacks that fit these criteria without the added sugar. Get ready for your 7-Day Sugar Detox Challenge with this all-star list of sugar-free snack ideas from some of our favorite bloggers. These treats are sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you going until that next meal . . . without the evil sugar spike!
Nutella Collagen Protein Smoothie
Who hasn’t ever craved digging a spoon into a pot of Nutella? This Nutella Collagen Protein Smoothie will give you the same taste and satisfaction—along with a ton of health benefits. Thanks to roasted hazelnuts and cacao powder, you get the same creamy, mesmerizing taste of Nutella, while providing your body with antioxidants and vitamins. Vitamin E from the hazelnut gives you young, glowing skin, as well as a stronger immune system. And no need to fear any added sugar—the banana, packed with potassium, gives the smoothie a sweet, fresh taste. It also contains a load of tryptophan, combating depression and improving your mood. And we can’t forget the powerful collagen, which not only strengthens joints and ligaments to prevent injuries, but also speeds injury recovery time! Get the recipe here.
Ready to detox, anyone? Aside from giving your snacktime drink a rich purple color, beets provide a healthful dose of blood- and immune-boosting antioxidants and a no sugar added sweet factor unrivaled by other processed sugar sources. The collagen amps up the protein, making this a filling snack full of vitamins and antioxidants. So blend this one up: your heart (and tummy!) will thank you for it!
Superfood High Protein Cacao Balls
Do you love chocolate? This superfood high protein sugar free free snack will satisfy your cravings and keep you going throughout the day. Packed with superfoods including cacao powder, turmeric and collagen, they are easy and fun to make, and each bite has only 150 calories. Best of all, these nutrient dense bites have no added sugars, making them perfect for a sugar detox! A slightly crunchy nutrient dense bite sized treat with hints of chocolate, caramel, and vanilla make them the perfect healthy and addicted snack! Get the full recipe here.
Just grab a few simple ingredients and you can make a batch of these tart Lemon Coconut Power Bites in no time. Not only do they serve as a great after-dinner sugar free dessert indulgence, but they are also perfect for post-workout fuel or a pre-workout snack. Dates, lemon juice, oats, coconut and nuts combine to give you a citrus sweet bite. These ingredients are a concentrated source of energy that provide a balance of protein, fiber and healthy fats, plus iron, B vitamins and electrolyte nutrients, which will help you stay satisfied and your body running smoothly. There’s no added sugar, thanks to the sweetness of dates and coconut, so you can enjoy them as a nourishing on-the-go snack or dessert during a sugar detox or any time you’d like.
Anti-Inflammatory Superfood Turmeric Berry Smoothie
Naturally sweetened never tasted so good! Bananas and berries, both chock full of vitamins, give this satisfying smoothie an all-natural sweetness and thickness as well. The Daily Turmeric Tonic helps to beat inflammation and boost your immunity, plus you get lots of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients! A beautiful healthy smoothie that will brighten up your day.
No Bake Almond Butter Protein Bars
These will quickly become a family favorite! They taste like a candy bar, but with no added sugar! Instead they are packed with lots of good for you ingredients, such as almond butter, flax and chia seeds. The collagen with 18 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids, provides lots of benefits including improving bone and joint health. Best of all, these bars are super easy to make and no-bake!
No Sugar Added Easy Avocado Pudding
Here you have it: a chocolate pudding that’s not only sugar free, but also good for you. With the help of dates and bananas, you can naturally sweeten this pudding without all the processed sugar. Bananas and avocados are also chock full of potassium which go hand and hand with heart health. You can satisfy your sweet craving and help your heart at the same time!
No Sugar added? You bet. But this Avocado Mango Nice Cream recipe is also gluten-free and filled with lots of superfoods! The avocados are a rich source of folate, vitamins and potassium. The other fruits and greens provide even more fiber and other healthy goodness. The addition of collagen gives this “dessert” some healthy protein, along with benefits for your skin and joints. Next time you’re in need of a healthy pick-me-up, give this Nice Cream a whirl. It’ll blow your mind!
Crack Bars
These babies are called crack bars for a reason: they are super addictive, delicious, and nourishing, and perfect for a meal on the go. They are packed full of heart-healthy nuts and seeds, which are made up of primarily mono and poly unsaturated fats. These types of fats help protect the heart from cardiovascular disease and stroke, and prevent plaque buildup in the arteries. You’ll also get a good source of dietary fiber, a nutrient essential for regular digestion and satiety. You’ll never want a store bought granola bar after having one of these!
Just prep the night before and you will have a healthy, no-sugar added snack waiting for you. Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse with protein, fiber, calcium and omega 3s! Plus the blueberries and the dates provide other nutritional goodness. You will love the natural sweetness and luscious taste of this snack!
Here’s a healthy snack that your kids will love to get in their lunch box! These banana bread granola bars are full of protein, potassium and iron. Plus the nuts provide lots of healthy fats that will help lower cholesterol and give you radiant skin and nails. This recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
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I LOVE the look of all these recipes!!! I hope to make one soon…..
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wow those snacks were so good i especially loved the banana bread granola bars.
If I am not mistaken Rice syrup is still a sugar – to be avoided if you are going sugar free. I would have thought that any syrup should be avoided.
thanks for giving me inspiration and cooking ideas!
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Please can you send me some easy but quick recipes for a sugar free diet
We have lots of sugar free recipes on Further Food. You can find them here; https://www.furtherfood.com/diet_restriction/no-sugar-added/
Additionally, you can join our next sugar challenge that starts Monday June 18 by signing up here: https://www.furtherfood.com/join-free-sugar-detox-challenge/
Having just been told I have end stage liver disease (two tumors radiated recently) I am making a huge change in lifestyle and love the idea of these desserts and snacks.
A question for you- Would collagen have a negative impact on my liver? I have joint pain and would like to lessen that.
Thanks, Bonnie P
Bonnie: Sorry about your diagnosis. We would like to help in your lifestyle change! We have not had reports of collagen negatively impacting liver, however, we recommend you consult with your liver specialist who is more familiar with your condition. Best of luck!
Want to loose weight but crave sugar hopefully if I can cut my processed sugar with more natural foods will help do not have strong willpower but need help with my diet.
How do you get the recipes for these?
Laurie: All the recipes are in the article. Just click on the link and you will get to each recipe. Happy cooking!
Thank you for these delicious sugar free snack ideas. I cannot wait to put them in practice.
My child has genetic and chromosomal difficulties he’s 10 years old he’s four foot four and 103lbs., We have now been told to cut out sugar what type of cereal is okay for him to eat what kind of snacks are OK for him to eat besides fruit he also was born with gastroparesis and he is lactose intolerant can someone send me some ideas please that a 10 year old boy might like God bless Robin Rodriguez Mommy
Hi Robin: We recommend consulting with a nutritionist, however we have lots of sugar free recipes on Further Food. Good luck.
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Want to do this.
Interested please
Thanks! We hope you will check out more recipes at Further Food and sign up for our upcoming sugar challenge here.
Link for Nutella Smoothie goes to the previous link instead.
Hi Sheila! Thanks for letting us know! We’ve corrected the link on the article and here it is:
http://www.furtherfood.com/recipe/nutella-collagen-protein-smoothie-healthy-breakfast-hazelnut/
We hope you’ll try this delicious smoothie and let us know what you think!
These look great, can’t wait for the rest !
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Looking forward to trying some of these. The Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Bowl sounds great.
Yogurt Bites sound yummy but I thought yogurt contained either sugar or sugar substitute. Is this snack ok for 7 day sugar detox?
Hey Cathy! Just make sure you read the ingredients when you purchase yogurt. You can find plain yogurt that doesn’t have any added sugars or artificial sugar substitutes. Excited to have you with us for the detox!