I’ve labored from house, at the least part-time, for virtually my total profession. And over the past six years, I’ve labored nearly fully from my kitchen desk. So principally, I spend most of my working days staring on the place the place I hold the snacks. As I’ve gotten older and my physique has began to crumble within the principally minor however very inconvenient methods widespread to early center age, I’ve needed to be extra strategic about what goes into my mouth. Mainly, I would like extra protein and — sorry — extra fiber.
However it’s additionally essential to have somewhat one thing to sit up for at 3:30 p.m., as if you had been a second grader. (Aren’t all of us, at coronary heart?) And if I don’t hold one thing that’s comparatively wholesome that I’m enthusiastic about in the home, I’ll discover myself roaming city searching for thrilling rubbish, like a raccoon. Which is enjoyable, often, however very costly on this financial system.
So, listed here are the snacks I rotate out and in of my roster (plus some solutions from the remainder of the Scary Mommy crew).
Vanilla Skyr With Hemp Hearts and Pomegranate Seeds
I really like this Icelandic-style yogurt, which is larger in protein than even Greek yogurt and has this extraordinarily thick consistency that’s very satisfying. I eat loads of single-serve cups of the stuff, however I additionally like to decorate it up somewhat. Certainly one of my favourite methods: hemp hearts so as to add somewhat crunch and pomegranate to provide it nearly a boba-like pop.
Wasa Crackers and Hummus
Hummus is principally health-food bean dip, which, to be clear, is an endorsement. It’s not fairly as excessive protein as one thing like yogurt, however it’s satisfying and scrumptious. Additionally prompt by members of Crew Scary Mommy: hummus with bell peppers and naan dippers. Or pita chips. Or crackers. Actually, hummus with something and all the things.
TikTok’s Cucumber and Candy Pepper Salad
Cucumbers, an ideal summer season meals, are underrated. Gown them up with this viral salad, which you’ll be able to stick within the fridge and pull out for a meal, or simply a day pick-me-up.
Toast
You realize what’s good? Toast. It’s not significantly thrilling however man, it’s good.
Peanut Butter on Corn Desserts
Scary Mommy EIC Kate Auletta not too long ago really useful corn muffins to me, which she says style “much less like cardboard” than Wasa crackers. Robust however honest.
Athenos Whipped Feta Dip with Stacy’s Pita Chips
This one comes courtesy of Julie Sprankles, Deputy Editor of Life-style. I didn’t know these things existed, and now I would like a 55-gallon drum of it. Sarah Aswell, Deputy Editor of Information & Social, additionally recommends this Mexican road corn dip for dip followers.
Carrots and Ranch Dressing
This can be a traditional children’ snack, and you realize what? Nonetheless good.
Nuts
There’s so little prep! Except you actually take pleasure in meals that takes a ludicrously very long time to eat (like me) through which case there’s pistachios. Alternatively, take into account a chocolate-dusted almond.
Popcorn
You realize what I like about popcorn? The truth that there are such a lot of varieties — and selection is essential to your total work-from-home snack technique. (You’ll want to change it up a bit, or you need to to really feel somewhat like a ghost haunting your individual house. Sure, I realized this from the pandemic.) If you wish to make an occasion of it, you are able to do microwave popcorn or get out the popcorn popper. Then there’s the entire universe of standard vs. white cheddar vs. kettle corn, and that’s with out moving into the varied toppings and extra elaborate taste profiles. I’m advised the lime SkinnyPop is not to be slept on.
Popsicles
A millennial childhood traditional that’s nonetheless scrumptious.
Pudding Cups
Equally, generally you want a deal with however don’t wish to go away the home. I’m somewhat alarmed by how shelf-stable many of those are, however you realize what? I’m not gonna ask questions.
