We all fall victim to snacking. Whether you are actually hungry or just bored, try reaching for a healthy but delicious option.

Hummus

Hummus is a great option for guilt-free snacking. It’s a snack that fits any dietary preference and is packed with health benefits.

Hummus is full of vitamins and carbs that will give you a steady flow of energy all day. Try pairing hummus with carrots, pita chips or even put it on a sandwich.

Apples

If you’re having a sweet craving, try keeping apples on hand. The phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is around for a reason. Apples contain antioxidants that will boost your immunity, and chewing a crisp apple will help whiten your teeth. Who knew an apple could make you more beautiful inside and out.

Bananas

Bananas are ideal to motivate gymgoers. They will help energize you before a workout and keep your muscles from cramping. To spice up the plain snack, try cutting up a banana and rolling it in a whole-wheat tortilla with peanut butter or Nutella.

Almonds

Since steak isn’t considered a snack, ingest protein through a handful of almonds. Almonds come in many flavors, ranging from chocolate to habanero pepper. They are perfect on the go, and a small amount will fill you up.

Zucchini 

Zucchini is a trending superfood that is being incorporated into almost every recipe on Pinterest.

You can satisfy your pizza cravings without eating unhealthy by creating pizza bites that replace the dough with a slice of zucchini.

The only ingredients that are needed are pizza sauce, pepperoni and cheese, which are piled onto a slice of zucchini and then placed in the oven. Each topping can easily be substituted for personal preferences. Voila, healthy pizza bites.

Strawberries in vanilla yogurt

Ice cream is not the ideal healthy snack, but it’s one that many people crave. Instead of eating a sweet cone or blizzard, try dipping strawberries in vanilla yogurt and then freezing. Both yogurt and strawberries help aid with digestion, so your sweet treat will make you feel good instead of guilty.

No-bake energy balls

Instead of guzzling an energy drink, make a batch of no-bake energy balls. They are meant to boost your energy and they’re easy to take on the go.

The basic recipes contain a combination of oats, peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips. To eliminate the chocolate, try substituting it with dried cranberries. This snack will help you maintain energy throughout long, busy days without filling your body with harmful ingredients from energy drinks.

Smoothies

Not much is better than a well-executed smoothie and they allow you to sneak in a couple servings of fruits and vegetables. Consider adding a combination of favorite fruits, a handful of spinach, some yogurt and a juice of your choice. A smoothie will leave you feeling refreshed and full of vitamins and nutrients.

Healthy snacks are the way to go, but never feel guilty for enjoying a good splurge — all within moderation. Snack away.