SNACK BARS

Snack choice can make or break a busy day. Choose a junky, high-sugar option and your increased productivity is likely to end with an energy crash. But snack on something that’s healthy and nutritious, and you’ll get the energy boost you need to make it to mealtime.

foodspring Protein Balls £2.74 (per pack), foodspring.co.uk

These are an excellent option for anyone looking for a healthy snack that’s naturally high in protein. The ingredients list is pleasantly short, given the ultra-processed nature of many snacks currently on the market. This product is predominantly made from dates and cashews, which means it is also a natural source of other nutrients. The use of pea and brown rice protein is a good option for a vegan snack, too, creating a high-quality protein source containing all the essential amino acids.

WHY WE LIKE IT

• Nourishing protein snack

• Made from natural ingredients

• Short, clean ingredients list

WHAT YOU GET

• 8g protein

• 186 calories

• Just seven ingredients and nothing artificial

Magic Spoon Treats Combo Pack $39 (16 servings), magicspoon.com

These are a fun snack with a solid nutritional profile, offering a generous source of fibre and protein, as well as being low in sugar. The bars are made with whey protein, and the soft texture is reminiscent of some favourite childhood snacks – only much healthier. The list of ingredients does feel a little long versus some of the other snacks on the market, but that doesn’t necessarily make them unhealthy.

WHY WE LIKE IT

• A good source of protein and fibre

• Something different to a traditional protein bar

• Keto-friendly, with just 2g carbs

WHAT YOU GET

• 16 cereal bars

• 12g protein

• 2g carbs and 1g sugar