The Best On-The-Go Keto Snacks

If you’ve done everything you can to stay on track with your keto diet you don’t want to ruin it with snacks. You don’t have cravings like you used to, but you want to keep your sugar levels steady throughout the day. This means you need on the go keto snacks.

For the best on the go keto snacks, you’ll need quick all-natural whole foods. While snacking isn’t necessary, it’s beneficial with the right keto-friendly foods. Snacking on healthy foods like hemp protein bars can help you stick to your diet.

If you need a list of ideas for keto snacks keep reading. We’re going to share a list and give you tips for making your own keto fat bombs and keto boxes.

We’ll be sure to include the hemp products that work best for snacking on the go. With the best on-the-go snacks and recipe ideas, you’ll be ready for snack time anywhere.  

Can You Eat Snacks on the Keto Diet?

It’s a great idea to eat snacks on the keto diet. Snacking between meals helps control hunger. When you’re constantly on the go it can be difficult to stick to a diet. Pre-planned keto-friendly snacks are the best option to stay on track, especially when busy. 

The goal of the keto diet is to turn your “fat into fuel.” While you shouldn’t be as hungry for snacks on keto, you can and should eat snacks. Use snack time as a strategic way to get more of the nutrients you need.

When you are following the keto diet, it’s all about reaching ketosis. Ketosis is a process when your body burns fat instead of carbs. For this reason, low carb-snacks are necessary for the keto diet. 

A snack is usually thought of as a sugary or salty empty treat. However, snacking can be about balancing your meals when you don’t have time to cook. 

The best keto snacks are ones that are nutritionally balanced and complement your meals. Snacks shouldn’t be looked at as empty calories, but a supplement to your overall diet. 

What Snacks Can You Eat on the Keto Diet?

When on the keto diet, eat nutrient-dense snacks. Superfoods that are high in protein and vitamins will give you the energy you need to continue a low-carb plan. 

Stick to snacks that mimic your meals, but are smaller and lower in calories. Don’t go overboard when snacking. Remember, many keto foods are high in fat, which means you’ll reach your allotted calories quickly.

Luckily, snacks with healthy fats are filling, so you won’t need much. Foods that are low carb, full of healthy fat and protein give you health benefits that you can’t get anywhere else. 

Consider your entire keto diet, and add snacks with amazing micronutrients to balance the macronutrients in your meals. 

Snacks that you can eat on the keto diet include:

• Homemade protein balls
• Keto trail mix 
• Avocado
• Cheese squares
• Cottage Cheese and berries
• Veggies and dip/dressing

This is a short list compared to all that you can eat. Let’s take a look in detail at how you can make multiple snacks out of one recipe idea. 

Homemade Protein Balls 

Try a recipe for homemade protein balls using all-natural, protein-rich, and low carb ingredients. Humming Hemp hemp hearts make a great base for a keto-friendly snack option.  

Protein bars in the store can be packed with high carb ingredients. When you are in control of your own recipe you can add ingredients that are naturally low in carbs. Hemp hearts are not only low in carbs, but they have all the healthy fat you need.  

Instead of using oatmeal, mix hemp hearts, flax seeds, and chia seeds for a great nutty-tasting base. For more oatmeal substitute options try this “noatmeal” recipe made with hemp hearts. 

 

 

Vegetables and Dip/Dressing

Vegetables are a carb that no matter what diet you’re on you’ll never trade-in. The best keto-approved vegetables for snacking are:

• Kale
• Olives
• Green Bell Pepper
• Spinach
• Avocado 
• Green Beans 
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower

For the perfect keto vegetable snack, choose veggies that are easy to eat on their own even when raw. For example, you can slice bell pepper, broccoli, and cucumbers and eat them raw with dip. The benefit is the vegetables on this list also taste great cooked or in a salad. 

Another vegetable that works great, but isn’t on the list is tomatoes. Tomato is technically a fruit, but a versatile one. You can eat tomatoes raw or make sauces out of them. 

If a veggie gives you multiple options then it should be your first choice in the grocery store. You can eat raw broccoli with dip one day and cook it as a side for dinner the next.

Planning to use one vegetable in different ways keeps your snacks interesting. An interesting diet is easy to stick to.

Cheese

The right kind of cheese is great for keto, it’s low in carbs and high in fat. For snacking, you can eat cheese in bento boxes, and use slices to wrap veggies or fruit. You can even try making crunchy cheese crisps if you’re missing chips and crackers. 

Some of the best types of cheese to eat include:

• Blue Cheese
• Cream Cheese
• Goat Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese

Since cheese has so many benefits it’s a great idea to find a substitute if you can’t eat it. If you’re vegan, allergic to dairy, or lactose intolerant try these alternatives to cheese for your next keto snack.

• Pesto
• Zucchini Cheese
• Tahini

Some cheese substitutes you can cut and cube and others make a good spread. You have options to choose from depending on your snacking needs. 

Avocado

Avocado is one surprising substitute for dairy and dairy-based spreads. The healthy fat goes great into salads. 

For snacking simply slice or square an avocado to eat. You can even cut an avocado in half and stuff it with chicken salad. If you’re not a fan of mayo in chicken salad, use an avocado as a base instead. 

Kale

Kale is popular, but if you’re like me you’re not a huge fan. I prefer raw spinach in salads. However, kale has huge benefits, like antioxidants. Once I grew my own kale I began to really enjoy the leafy green vegetable.

For a quick kale snack, you can buy kale chips in the store. Kale chips are the best if you are missing chips and want something crunchy that’s low calorie and carb-free. Even if you don’t love the taste it’s hard to stop eating kale chips. 

I’ve found that making veggie chips yourself tastes better than store-bought. To make kale chips in the oven all you need to do is cut and bake them. 

Kale chips will come out even crispier if you have a dehydrator. If you have a Ninja Foodie, they have a dehydrate function that most people forget to use. Once your kale dries out sprinkle your crunchy kale chips with your favorite seasoning.  

• Sea salt 
• Fresh cracked pepper
• Powdered ranch
• Powdered salt and vinegar
• Red pepper flakes 
• Nutritional yeast

This list doesn’t stop here, add any seasonings you love. If you’re a fan of spicy foods try wasabi powder. 

What are the Best on the Go Keto Snacks?

The best on the go keto snacks should be quick and easy to eat and store. Keto snacks should be full of healthy fats and vitamins. A great snack has the macros and micros you need without wasting calories. 

It’s difficult to find food that is carb-free available for grab and go. When you do it’s even harder to find whole all-natural food. This is why hemp seeds are at the top of the best on the go keto snack list. 

Here are the best on the go keto snacks:

• Hemp hearts
• Hemp bars
• Beef jerky
• Seaweed snacks
• Smoothies
• Nuts
• Meat and cheese roll-up 
• Keto fat bombs
• Keto crates

Sometimes you won’t have time for hearty and snacks that require cooking. Unfortunately, when on a low-carb diet you can’t reach for cookies, chips, and candy. Instead, you’ll have to go for fast nutrient-dense snacks, and for that Humming Hemp has you covered. 

Hemp Hearts 

Hemp seeds are an all-natural food that you can eat right out of the bag. You can also sprinkle them onto any of your favorite foods and give them more of a punch.

Try hemp hearts if you need something versatile and shelf-stable. You can store them in a drawer at work or in the fridge at home to make them last even longer.

Hemp hearts have benefits, unlike any other snack. These seeds are heart-healthy and can help you fight off cravings and hunger. This superfood will do more than help you get through snack time.

 

 

Hemp Bars

Hemp bars are the best on the go snack. Simply unwrap a protein bar and eat. 

You get the benefit of hemp protein and healthy fats along with other tasty ingredients. You can try flavors like honey and cinnamon or almond and chocolate. Try all five flavors in the Hummingbar Sample Pack.

Beef Jerky

While beef jerky may not be high in fat, it makes the list because it’s low in carbs. Beef jerky is usually made from lean meat that pairs well with other snacks on the list.

Seaweed Snacks

 

Seaweed snacks come in a wasabi flavor, so you won’t need to add any powder. Similar to kale chips, seaweed snacks are a low-calorie favorite as well. 

I warn you though, once you try these they’re addicting. You can find them in an international food aisle when you pick up Humming Hemp products.

Smoothies

Smoothies are great for nearly any diet because they are so versatile. On-the-go you can fill up your shaker with your favorite smoothie and get enough calories for lunch or a light snack. 

Put together your ingredients, freeze, and blend just before you’re ready to take your smoothie with you. Throw in a couple of hemp hearts to add healthy fat and loads of protein to meet your daily keto requirements. 

Nuts

Nuts are a lot like seeds, they contain lots of nutrients in a small amount. So if you are on-the-go and in the need of a nutritional pick me up nuts are your best option. Nuts don’t take much preparation or space. 

The best nuts for keto are pecans, brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts because they have the least amount of carbs. For a 100 gram serving have 65 pecan halves, 20 brazil nuts, or 10 macadamia nuts. 

 

 

Meat and cheese roll-up

If you haven’t had lunch and need a snack, it’s best to skip the sandwich and try a meat and cheese roll-up. This snack idea is great on-the-go because it’s easy to pick up and eat. You can roll turkey and cheese together and get the fat and protein you need without taking the time to make or eat an entire sandwich. 

Keto Fat Bombs

Keto fat bombs are snacks made with healthy fat ingredients. Depending on your taste they can be salty or sweet. Fat bombs are made with hemp oil, coconut oil, seed butter, almond oil, or cream cheese. You can use any kind of nutrient-dense fat that you love the most. 

The best part about keto fat bombs is they are like eating peanut butter cups and chocolate bars. You can make everything from peppermint mocha to bacon and eggs all within keto guidelines.

There are dozens of keto fat bomb recipes. To make a fat bomb:

• Fist pick a base: Hemp Oil 
• Then pick a flavor: Dark Chocolate
• Finally pick add-ins: Hemp Seeds and Macadamia Nuts

Try this creamy almond pistachio fat bomb recipe.  Substitute with hemp ingredients to add protein, essential amino acids, and omega fatty acids. 

• Substitute coconut oil for hemp oil
• Use half hemp hearts and half pistachios 

 Eat one or two on the go and say goodbye to cravings.

Keto Snack Box Ideas

Keto crates and boxes are a fast and fun way to get your snacks. For a subscription price, you can have snacks that are keto-friendly and properly portioned out sent to you in the mail. 

As convenient as subscription boxes are, you may wonder if you can make them yourself. It’s easier to put together a tailored box on your own if you have food allergies or specific tastes.

When making your own subscription box you have two options.

1. Take your keto box and mix and match multiple boxes for more customized snacks. 
2. Make your own from scratch. 

The best part about customizing your snack ideas is you can also make a box for lunch. 

To make your own keto crates you will need to gather your favorite list of ingredients and then spread them out into containers for the week. 

Add ingredients like:

• Bacon
• Boiled eggs
• Pickles 
• Cucumbers
• Tofu squares
• Cheese squares or rounds
• Olives
• Sausages 
• Salami or pepperoni
• Pickled onion and cheese skewers
• Tahini dip or cream cheese
• Creamy or oil-based dressing
• Hemp bars 
• Hemp hearts

Mix and match your favorite snacks and put them in a bento box. No one can criticize your tastes when you make your own crate. Hot sauce and popcorn anyone?

Summary: Best on the go Keto snacks 

Whether you are on the go or at home you can have healthy snacks that keep you on track. Use healthy fats as your go-to snack when you’re on the keto diet. 

With all-natural foods like hemp hearts and hemp protein bars, you have something you can grab and go. If you have more time you can always try our recipes to make healthy snacks. 

Allow the benefits of hemp products to continue with you during snack time. Place them in your next snack box with broccoli, nuts, and eggs. 

Whether you make your own fat bombs or grab something off the shelf this list of foods should help. Add these snacks to your next keto shopping trip and pick up all the Humming Hemp ingredients in a store near you or right here online.