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Top 10 Best Pregnancy Snacks

June 9, 2016 by A Savory Feast 10 Comments

Having lots of healthy snack options in the house is so important during pregnancy! If you are anything like me, your appetite will increase during the second and third trimesters. Here are my favorite snack ideas that are so good for you and baby!

Top 10 Best Pregnancy Snacks // Growing a baby is hard work and sure to make you hungry! Here are some of the best snacks you can eat during pregnancy. Healthy, nutrition-packed ideas that are easy. Lots of good on-the-go ideas, too!

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When I sat down to write this post, I realized I haven’t done much of a pregnancy update since our gender reveal party. So let’s change that real quick before we get to these healthy pregnancy snack ideas!

I just hit 30 weeks (can you believe it?). Sometimes I feel like I’ve been pregnant forever, and other times it feels like it is flying by. We still have soooo much to do before our little William arrives, like finish our birthing classes, finish the nursery, take maternity pictures… it feels like a lot to accomplish in the next 10-ish weeks.

Lately I’ve been feeling pretty good. I got a lot of my energy back in the second trimester and so far it’s sticking around for the third. I’ve been having a lot of back pain ever since I started showing, but I can’t complain too much if that’s been one of the worst things about being pregnant. Last month my husband and I took a babymoon trip to North Carolina. It was such a good idea to get away and spend time together before we add another member to our family!

Baby Bump Collage

12 weeks //  16 weeks // 27 weeks

Now let’s talk about pregnancy snacks. We are having our baby through a birthing center and taking Bradley Method classes, both of which focus a lot on nutrition during pregnancy. My husband and I have been eating relatively healthy for the past few years, but I’ve been even more conscious of it while pregnant.

Of course, I still get those cravings and indulge here and there! But I try to make sure I’m eating well each day and add in a special treat here and there. Ever since the second trimester I’ve been SO hungry all the time. Having healthy snacks in the house is really important for me. I like to have lots of different options that help me get enough protein, vitamins and calcium.

#1 Cheese Sticks:

Cheese sticks make a super quick snack that you can grab whenever you are feeling hungry. They are high in calcium and protein which is important for baby’s growth.

#2 Hard Boiled Eggs:

Hard Boiled Eggs are another way to get extra protein. I like to make 6 at a time, peel them, and keep them in the fridge to snack on for a couple of days. Having them already cooked and peeled makes it so much easier!

Mixed Berry Popsicles make a delicious and refreshing snack for pregnant women, especially during the summer!

#3 Popsicles:

Popsicles are a great way to cool off during the summer! You can add protein by using chia seeds or greek yogurt. Use almond milk to add some calcium, too. My favorite version are these easy Mixed Berry Popsicles.

#4 Apples and Almond Butter:

Slice up an apple and dip it in almond butter for a sweet and filling snack. Almond butter is a great source of healthy fats and lots of other nutrients. Apples are high in fiber and Vitamin C which makes this snack a winning combo.

#5 Grapefruits or Oranges:

Grapefruits and oranges are high in Vitamin C, which helps your body absorb iron. It’s also needed for baby’s skin and bones. This snack is great for packing to bring to work.

Healthy Pregnancy Snack Idea: Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Energy Bites

#6 Energy Bites:

Here’s another homemade snack that is great for preggo mamas! Energy Bites like these Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate ones are easy to make in bulk. They are good for on-the-go snacking or just grabbing from the fridge when you are hungry.

#7 Homemade Trail Mix:

Store bought trail mix is usually packed with sugar, so I like to make my own. Combine your favorites like dried fruit (try to find some without added sugar), nuts, coconut, dark chocolate, etc.

#8 Snack Bars:

Snack bars are great to keep in the house or to take with you on the go. I’ve been trying to avoid artificial sweeteners and artificial flavors as much as possible during pregnancy, so it can be hard to find a good snack bar. One of my favorites are KIND Bars (you can stock up on them for cheap on Amazon!).

#9 Protein Shakes:

I add in a protein shake if I haven’t gotten enough protein that day. This is another one that can be tough to find a good brand, since so many are filled with artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors and other weird ingredients that might not be great for baby. I use this Bodylogix Natural Whey Protein. I like to make my shakes with almond milk to get more calcium, too.

Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie

#10 Smoothies:

Smoothies make it easy to hide all sorts of healthy foods into a sweet and delicious drink. I like to add some spinach leaves to mine to make sure I’m getting enough greens. You can also add oats, chia seeds or greek yogurt to make the smoothie more filling and higher in protein. One of my favorites lately is this Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie.

What are some of your favorite pregnancy snacks?


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  1. Gennie says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:18 am

    These are great ideas!! When are you due? I must be right behind you! You look great!

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    • Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says

      June 9, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Gennie! I’m due August 16. It’s coming up fast!

      Reply
  2. Angela O @ The Mango Memoirs says

    June 10, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I ate so many popsicles when I was expecting my second. A perfect pregnancy snack!

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    • Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:27 am

      I’m loving popsicles for a healthy pregnancy snack! Especially since I have to make it through the rest of the summer heat here in Florida!

      Reply
  3. Abby says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    I really need to make energy bites, especially for after the baby arrives (FYI, if you nurse, you might find yourself ravenous for a while). I’ve been enjoying tons of smoothies lately, too!

    Reply
    • Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:28 am

      I’m planning on making a bunch of energy bites to have in the house for after he is born. They are such an easy snack to grab whenever you are hungry and they can be packed with all sorts of nutrition!

      Reply
  4. Cristina says

    June 11, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    30 weeks!!!! So soon!!! These snacks all sound amazing, and those popsicles sound like a must-make for a summer pregnancy in the south, toasty!

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    • Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:29 am

      It’s coming up so quickly! All these snacks have been great for me, but I especially love a refreshing popsicle to beat the heat here in Florida!

      Reply
  5. Erin says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    Your list sounds SO GOOD! And these are all things I devoured while I was pregnant. Cheese sticks were my favorite, as were apples and strawberries because they were easy and healthy snacks. I also really liked rice crackers, though I got a bit ridiculous with those as time passed, so I stopped picking them up at the store. 😉

    You’re getting so close! AH!

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    • Jenna Owens (@aSavoryFeast) says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:30 am

      I love having cheese sticks and fresh fruit in the house because it’s so easy to grab and eat when I’m hungry. Which is all the time at this point!

      Reply

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