{"id":292183,"date":"2026-02-19T19:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/292183\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T19:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:31:10","slug":"15-high-fiber-anti-inflammatory-snack-recipes-to-pack-with-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/292183\/","title":{"rendered":"15+ High-Fiber Anti-Inflammatory Snack Recipes to Pack with Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"

These high-fiber, anti-inflammatory snacks are a great addition to your lunch. Not only do they contain at least 3 grams of fiber<\/a>, but these snack ideas also include ingredients like legumes, berries and nuts, which can help reduce inflammation<\/a> in the body. Try adding snacks like our Anti-Inflammatory Energy Balls or our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas to your routine for a satisfying and nutritious bite to pair with your favorite lunch.\n<\/p>\n

Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites <\/p>\n

Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.<\/p>\n

These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen snack, and they\u2019re made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.\n<\/p>\n

Ranch Roasted Chickpeas <\/p>\n

Ali Redmond<\/p>\n

These ranch-flavored roasted chickpeas are a savory snack that delivers the familiar tangy-herb taste of ranch dressing. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder and dried herbs, they crisp up beautifully in the oven. These fiber-rich chickpeas are perfect for munching by the handful or tossing into a salad for extra crunch. You can also sprinkle them over soups as an alternative to croutons.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Energy Bars <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer<\/p>\n

These high-protein energy bars are made with tahini, oats, apricots and figs for a nutritious snack designed to keep you energized throughout the day. Tahini provides a rich, creamy base to help hold everything together, while dried apricots and figs provide natural sweetness alongside maple syrup.\n<\/p>\n

Trail Mix Energy Bites <\/p>\n

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n

These trail mix energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture.\n<\/p>\n

Strawberry Chia Pudding <\/p>\n

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley<\/p>\n

This strawberry chia pudding is a convenient grab-and-go snack with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, while chia seeds offer omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein\u2014all key nutrients that can help lower inflammation.\n<\/p>\n

Spinach-Feta Cakes <\/p>\n

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n

These spinach-feta cakes are the best grab-and-go bite. These savory cakes combine plenty of spinach with the tangy creaminess of feta cheese. Baking them in a muffin tin ensures portions are perfectly sized and easy to grab. Enjoy these cakes warm straight from the oven or made ahead and reheated.\n<\/p>\n

Cottage Cheese Snack Jar <\/p>\n

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber into one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.\n<\/p>\n

Rosemary-Garlic Pecans <\/p>\n

Jennifer Causey<\/p>\n

These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.\n<\/p>\n

Anti-Inflammatory Energy Balls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum<\/p>\n

Packed with chunks of dark chocolate and dried tart cherries, these chocolate-cherry date energy balls are not only delicious but also contain polyphenols, a nutrient found in cherries that can help suppress inflammation.\n<\/p>\n

Easy Black Bean Dip <\/p>\n

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.\n<\/p>\n

High-Fiber Guacamole Snack Jar <\/p>\n

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

A healthy, zesty snack is never far away when you stack red bell pepper strips, pepper Jack cheese and guacamole in a Mason jar. Swap the pepper Jack with regular Jack or Cheddar cheese to cut the heat. To bulk up this snack, add pretzels, crackers or tortilla chips alongside.\n<\/p>\n

Pizza Pistachios <\/p>\n

Jennifer Causey<\/p>\n

Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.\n<\/p>\n

Lemon-Raspberry Frozen Yogurt Bites <\/p>\n

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley<\/p>\n

These lemon-raspberry frozen yogurt bites are bursting with bright, sunny flavors. Freeze-dried raspberries are crushed into a fruity powder and mixed with creamy Greek-style yogurt, vanilla and bright lemon zest. This mixture coats fresh raspberries, which are then frozen to create a perfectly chilled, tangy-sweet snack.\n<\/p>\n

Blueberry-Pecan Energy Balls <\/p>\n

Dried blueberries and pecans team up with cacao nibs for a chocolaty treat any time of day. The cacao is a bit more bitter than chocolate, but the maple syrup helps tame it. Almond butter and chia seeds provide protein to make these bites substantial snacks to fuel your body.\n<\/p>\n

Strawberries and Cottage Cheese <\/p>\n

This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day.\n<\/p>\n

Avocado Hummus <\/p>\n

This vibrant green hummus couldn’t be easier\u2014just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudit\u00e9s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These high-fiber, anti-inflammatory snacks are a great addition to your lunch. Not only do they contain at least…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241633,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[134,111,139,556,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-292183","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-new-zealand","10":"tag-newzealand","11":"tag-nutrition","12":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=292183"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/292183\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=292183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=292183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=292183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}