If glowing skin and balanced energy are on your beauty wish list, Amber’s favourite snacks will keep cravings at bay and beauty shining from within.
I’ve come to discover that I need to snack consistently to keep my energy and blood sugar levels balanced. Since I’m often on the run, I’ve developed the art of beauty snacking—snacks that are nourishing, portable, and satisfying.
Snacks can transform how I feel in a moment. One minute I’m hungry and irritable, but a bite later I’m relaxed and engaged. Beauty snacks are worth investing time in because when you’re properly fueled, a world of possibilities opens up. Preparing your own food also saves money compared to buying food while out, and it’s an easy way to boost your daily intake of fruit and vegetables for the whole family.
The Secret to Balanced Snacks
The key to a satisfying snack is variety. A mix of flavours and textures keeps things interesting, while a balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates ensures you stay full and avoid constant cravings.
Invest in good containers such as stainless steel snack boxes or Weck jars. I recently bought a Hinza recycled plastic tote — ideal because if something leaks or spills, it can be washed and dried in the sun. Add lightweight cutlery and a few wet wipes, and you’re ready to leave the house fully prepared.
When shopping for the week, I make sure to stock up on dried fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts, nori sheets, crackers, quality cheese, ripe avocados, and sprouted greens—perfect foundations for creating the ultimate beauty snacks.
My Favourite Snack Combinations
- Fresh berries with coconut yoghurt: Washed berries layered between folds of creamy yoghurt in a Weck jar.
- Organic apples or pears with NZ-grown hazelnuts and goat’s cheese: Add walnuts or macadamias from your local farmers’ market for extra crunch.
- Crudités with organic hummus and olives: Homemade hummus with fresh herbs and garlic takes it to the next level.
- Soaked figs, apricots, and almonds: Soaking enhances flavour while reducing sugar impact.
- Sushi wraps with capsicum, cucumber, and tahini: Use nori or collard greens for a nutrient-rich base.
- Grawnola with grated pear and nut mylk: A sweet, portable treat.
- Stuffed pita breads with avocado and microgreens: Great for kids and endlessly versatile.
- Little Bird crackers with hard cheese and kimchi: Slow down and savour the flavours.
- A cup of Urban Hippy miso with sesame seeds: Delicious with sourdough and butter.
When life gets busy and you don’t have time to prepare, simple pick-ups like rice paper rolls, sushi, broth, or a dosa can keep you light yet sustained until your next meal.
The Beauty of Balance
The essence of beauty snacking is harmony — bringing together as many flavours and food groups as possible in one bite. Each snack becomes a mini moment of nourishment, balance, and delight.
Delish!
