Easy, high-protein recipes with what's already in your cupboard
At Beside the Mountain, I get it. You need snacks that are fast, made with real ingredients, and — most importantly — ones you feel good about handing to your kids.
Tired of hangry kids or sugary crashes? Us too. That’s why I'm sharing our favorite high-protein snack recipes — wholesome, satisfying, no weird stuff — and no hours in the kitchen (or mile-long grocery lists) required.
Healthy Fall Snacks
These quick prep snacks bring cozy, autumn flavor to lunchboxes, after-school treats, and busy mom life. From pumpkin spice granola, to apple oatmeal raisin cookies and orange pumpkin seed cookies, there’s something everyone loves!
- Apple Cinnamon Bites
- Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Gingerbread Pumpkin Muffins
- Healthy Cinnamon Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
Healthy Muffins
Looking for a wholesome muffin recipe? You will find delicious whole wheat muffins, my family's favorite fruit muffins, pineapple oatmeal muffins, and some sweetened with less sugar, or honey too.
- High Protein Quinoa Eggs Muffins
- Fresh Cranberry Orange Muffins (Gluten-Free)
- Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Chocolate Carrot Muffins
Smoothies for everyday
These healthy smoothies are made with nutrient-dense ingredients, they are energy-boosting, and high in protein. Here are smoothies without dairy, and delicious smoothies for even the pickiest eaters, find your new favorite blend.
- Incredible Quinoa Smoothie (with cooked quinoa)
- Smoothie for Your Period
- Luteal Phase Smoothie
- Pumpkin Seed Smoothie (Super Creamy)
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
Adventure Friendly Snacks
Try the reader's (or hiker's) favourite: nutrient-dense homemade RX bars, protein almond butter bars, and these pistachio energy balls!
- Healthy Edible Cookie Dough
- Perfect Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Hemp Cookies
- Banana Chocolate Balls
Baking
Soft and moist muffins, chewy cookies, granola bars, and crackers, all full of flavor! Let's get to the kitchen to bake!
- Banana Oat Protein Bars
- Apple Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Pumpkin Seed Muffins (with Whole Wheat Flour)
- Pumpkin Seed Cookies (Healthy & Chewy)
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Wholesome Snack Ideas
For whatever adventure, or kind of day you have there's the perfect homemade snack to be had!
