Nutrition for Weight Loss Eat Well Inspiration 22 Healthy and Portable Snacks for Losing Weight Take these snacks to work or when you travel to keep your diet on track. By Jennifer R. Scott Jennifer R. Scott is a weight loss writer. She designed her own successful weight loss plan, which helped her safely lose 50 pounds in about a year. Learn about our editorial process Jennifer R. Scott Reviewed by Reviewed by Mia Syn, MS, RDN on October 31, 2020 instagram Mia Syn, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a master of science in human nutrition. She is also the host of Good Food Friday on ABC News 4. Learn about our Review Board Mia Syn, MS, RDN Updated on November 10, 2020 Print Peathegee Inc/ Blend Images/ Getty Images Table of Contents View All For Your Car For Work For the Refrigerator For Your Purse If you want to meet your weight loss goals, you need to plan and pack healthy portable snacks for work, travel, or whenever you're out and about. Having healthy snacks on hand can help you keep your metabolism going strong and may prevent overeating, and it will help tame temptation to eat other convenient options, like vending machine items, that are less than friendly to your waistline. There is no rigid rule about how often you should snack, but many experts agree that you'll curb hunger cravings if you eat a healthy snack or meal every three to four hours. However, you should also make sure you eat the right number of calories at snack time. Portable snacks are easy to overeat, even when they are healthy. Healthy Portable Snacks for Your Car You'll need portable snacks that are easy to eat with one hand if you plan to nibble while you're on the road. Some options to consider: Almonds: Get the unsalted variety and pre-pack your nuts into single-serving containers. That's just a small handful of nuts per serving. Animal crackers: An entire snack-size package of animal crackers has just 180 calories.Fresh fruit: You can easily eat a banana or an apple while you're en route.Graham crackers: Before you go, make mini sandwiches using a dollop of nut butter for added protein.Baby carrots: This veggie is easy to eat when you're in a car.Snack bars: Get a diet-friendly bar with protein. Healthy Portable Snacks for Work Snacks for work should be easy to carry and simple to store. Fresh berries or grapes: Blueberries, raspberries, or grapes packed in a small container work well.Single fruit: Apples, oranges, bananas, or pears provide a sweet treat with essential fiber.Instant oatmeal: Keep a few packs of plain oatmeal in your desk drawer. Then add hot water at snack time.Powdered shake: Keep a shaker bottle with a high-protein, low-calorie drink mix for a quick treat.Single-serving microwave soup cups: Most brands don't need to be refrigerated. Just be sure to choose a diet-friendly soup to keep your diet on track.Peanut butter and whole-grain crackers Healthy Portable Snacks for the Refrigerator Use these snack ideas if you have a refrigerator at work or school. Egg: Hard boil eggs ahead of time and keep a few on hand for a quick boost of protein. 100-calorie Greek yogurt cups: These creamy treats are fruity but also provide nutrition when you need it including protein and calcium.Single-serving low-fat chocolate milk: For those moments when you need a chocolate treat that won't ruin your diet.Sliced veggies and reduced-fat salad dressing: This savory snack satisfies your cravings when you need something crunchy. String cheese Healthy Portable Snacks for Your Purse Throw these goodies into your handbag, backpack, or tote to stay satisfied: High-fiber, low-calorie cereal in a baggie. (Remember that a single serving is usually just 1/2 cup.)High-protein snack bar. Get one that is lowest in calories.Mixed nuts in a resealable containerAir-popped popcorn in a baggie or plastic container: The fiber in popcorn will help you feel full.Whole-grain crackers. Add cheese for extra flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get nutrition tips and advice to make healthy eating easier. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit