Are you a hungry pregnant mom who needs more energy? Are you trying to have a healthy pregnancy? There are lots of real food, healthy pregnancy snacks that can help you curb cravings, boost nutrients and give you more energy. Snacking can be good for you when you choose your snacks wisely. This list of healthy snacks for pregnancy is based on nourishing, nutrient dense foods so that you can snack without the guilt.
During pregnancy you need to eat A LOT of good food to grow a healthy baby.
Eating snacks 2-3 times per day is a good idea to help balance blood sugar and boost energy. Nutrient dense snacks and healthy pregnancy recipes can give you the extra boost you need.
Taking care of yourself and eating well will help make it easier to have a healthy pregnancy.
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List of Healthy Pregnancy Snacks
The pregnancy snacks in this list are based on the basic principles of nourishing your pregnant body outlined in this post here. The snacks are generally gluten free and paleo friendly.
These are great healthy snacks for pregnancy cravings as they are low and sugar and high in protein.
The pregnancy snack ideas listed are divided into the following categories:
- Low glycemic fruit
- Snacks high in protein
- Iron rich snacks
- Nutrient dense snacks
- Healthy fat snacks
Many of the snacks fall into multiple categories! The best effort has been made to arrange them appropriately for quick reference.
The focus here is on real food snacks that are easy to prepare, or that you can buy.
Getting close to your due date? You might also want to check out our list of snacks for labor!
This pregnancy grocery list has lots of good ideas too.
Stocking your fridge and pantry with the healthiest foods will make it easy to choose wisely.
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This list of healthy snacks is not just for pregnancy though! It is also useful for postpartum, breastfeeding and busy mom life. Eating nourishing snacks is a habit that all moms can use!
If you’d like to learn more about how to eat the best possible diet while pregnant for growing a healthy baby, check out the Perfect Pregnancy Plan.
Low Glycemic Fruit – Snack Ideas while Pregnant
Keeping your blood sugar balanced is important during pregnancy. These low glycemic fruits can be good choices for keeping gestational diabetes under control.
- Cherries
- Grapefruits
- Bananas
- Apples
- Pears
- Strawberries – read more about the benefits of strawberries while pregnant
- Peaches
- Oranges
- Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries
- Mango
Check out these pregnancy smoothie recipes containing the fruits above.
High Protein Snacks for Pregnancy
During pregnancy, you need extra protein.
Boost your protein and get extra energy with these high protein snacks for pregnancy.
- Peanut, almond, or sunbutter with celery, apple slices, gluten free toast or crackers
- Rice cakes with nut butter, bananas, raisins and hemp seeds
- Pregnancy energy balls – with almonds, date fruit and cacao.
- Goji Berries
- Figs
- Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pepitas
- Trail mix
- Hummus
- Natural beef jerky
Iron Rich Pregnancy Snacks
Have low iron levels during pregnancy? Boost your body and avoid pregnancy anemia with these iron rich snack ideas.
- Kale or spinach and artichoke dip
- Liver – meatballs or pate (there’s a lot of concern about the safety of eating liver during pregnancy, so check out this deep dive into the research, so you can understand why you should be eating this superfood.)
- Roasted chickpeas
- Kale chips
- Vegan Green Hummus – a super healthy homemade version from Fit as a Mama Bear
- Quinoa granola bars
- Dried fruit including raisins, peaches, or prunes
- Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, cashews, or sunflower seeds
- Natural beef jerky
Nutrient Dense Snacks to Eat while Pregnant
All of these snack ideas have a variety of nutrients and superfoods to help you grow a healthy baby.
- Homemade larabars – These Coconut Cream Larabars are fantastic (I made them for my last labor)
- Homemade energy bites/balls – these can be customized and made ahead
- Seaweed snacks, nori
- Smoothies – like my favorite green smoothie
- Dark chocolate
- Deviled eggs with avocado
- Eggs for scrambles, omelets, egg sandwiches, or hard boiled eggs
- Overnight oats or Soaked oatmeal
- Granola – this is my favorite granola recipe and favorite store-brought brand
- Cut up fresh veggies (cucumbers, carrots, baby tomatoes, broccoli, celery) with homemade yogurt dip
- Lemon salted cucumbers
- Keto pretzels – made with almond meal!
- Guacamole
- Dried fruit – dates, apricots or cranberries
- Beet hummus, white bean hummus or carrot hummus
- Yogurt – Greek or homemade with toppings hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, granola, fresh fruit (banana, blueberries, strawberries, peaches, etc.) Eat alone, as pregnancy smoothies or in smoothie bowl. Use raw honey or pure maple syrup as sweetener.
Healthy Fat Snacks for Pregnancy
All of these healthy snacks for pregnancy help to boost your healthy fats such as Omega 3’s.
- Coconut manna/butter – sooooo amazing by the spoonful, or in baked goods or smoothies
- Cheesecake bites – made using cream cheese, coconut oil or grass fed butter these are more like a dessert that’s good for you. More pregnancy desserts here.
- Coconut oil fudge – so easy to make, has natural sugar, and is loaded with healthy fats so eat as much as you want and no guilt.
- Chia pudding
- Buttered radishes with Kerry Gold butter – seriously good way to get in healthy fats!
- Wild-caught canned sardines, anchovies, and smoked oysters – also a good source of DHA
- Gluten free bagel with cream cheese + smoked salmon + avocado (optional add: red onion, capers, tomato)
- Ice cream or popsicles made with coconut milk – this Cashew Butter Fudge Coconut Ice Cream also has date fruit which can help with an easy labor!
Now that’s A LOT of good food to fill your hungry belly!
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Keep Reading about Healthy Eating during Pregnancy…
- Top Real Food Pregnancy Diet Questions Answered
- The Ultimate Postpartum Grocery List and Meal Ideas – food to stock up on before baby!
- 7 Reasons to Love Real Food for Pregnancy
- 7 Steps to Planning Healthy Pregnancy Meals Using Pinterest
Need more healthy pregnancy meal ideas? Check out these recipe collections (just for pregnant Moms)!
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Healthy Pregnancy Drinks (that are yummy and actually good for you)
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