10 High-Fiber Snacks That Keep You Full for Hours

When it comes to snacking, most of the talk is about protein now. Protein bars, protein shakes, protein anything. However, fibre requires the same attention. It's the neglected nutrient that helps to keep you full, aids digestion and actually helps to prevent that late night "I'm hungry" impulse. 

These are 10 high-fibre snacks that are certainly worth incorporating into your snack selection if you're searching to get the nutrition that will keep you going. 

 1. Jowar or Sorghum Puffs

Whole grain jowar and sorghum are a natural source of fibre, which means they take longer to digest than snacks made from refined flour, thereby helping to suppress hunger. Four Thirty's Jowar Pops and Sorghum Puffs are indeed a true treat of crunchy snacks which are not just delicious but are also healthy.

2. Roasted Chana

A ½ cup serving of roasted chickpeas provides a good amount of fibre and plant-based protein. When you're looking for something savoury and substantial, the crunchiness makes it a great option for when you're craving chips.

3. Fruit with Peanut Butter

A spoonful of peanut or almond butter goes with an apple or a pear. It's a basic pairing that is effective. The fibre in the fruit, combined with the healthy fats in the peanut butter helps to keep you feeling full for hours, not minutes.

4. Makhana

Fox nuts are low in fat, light and surprisingly filling, due to their fibre content. Roast them with a little ghee and seasoning for super crunchy snacks rich in fibre, which are easy to make in bulk and keep for the whole week.

5. Sprouted Moong Salad

Sprouted moong, chopped onion, tomato and lime throw a high fibre and plant protein punch into a simple bowl. It is filling, light and truly refreshing as a snack of the day.

6. Trail Mix

Combine almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and some raisins and you get everything in one package. Create your own to ensure you know what ingredients are included and can steer clear of any extra sugar that may be added.

7. Chia Seed Pudding

When soaked overnight in milk (dairy or plant-based), two tablespoons of chia seeds form a pudding packed with fibre. Serve in the morning with fruit for a quick and easy make-ahead snack.

8. Bhel

Puffed rice with vegetables, peanuts and tangy spices is not only a throwback to the past, but also a healthy source of fibre. This traditional snack is now transformed into a mess-free, “Mint Bhel” and “Muri Bhel” by Four Thirty.

9. English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches

Carrot, cucumber, and bell pepper sticks dipped in hummus combine fibre from the vegetables with the fibre and protein in chickpeas.  The pairing is a straightforward and rewarding one and can be repeated with various vegetables to prevent boredom.

10. Avocado Whole Grain Crackers

The fibre from the whole grain crackers, plus the fibre in the avocado, and the healthy fats from the avocado will help to keep you full for longer. Add a pinch of salt and squeeze in some lime and it's a whole new level of flavor.

The overshadowed role of fibre:

Most people don't get enough fibre in their diet, but it happens without them even knowing it, as protein has become the top star in the nutrition spotlight. Fibre is vital for gut health, blood sugar level management and one of the easiest and most effective hunger regulators between meals. Making healthy snacks that are really high in fibre can help you to cut down on cravings, maintain a steady energy level, and avoid reaching for the less healthy option.

So the good news is that it is not necessarily dull and unappetising to eat foods that are high in fibre, and healthy snacking doesn't need to be a chore. Whenever you want to snack, there are crunchy options that provide a dose of fibre and a little flavour without all the trouble,  so eating well and eating well don't have to be two different things.

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