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.
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!
