Granola popsicles are something you need in your life.

Editor's Note: This post originally ran August 24th, 2016. The Team thought it best to bring back to the forefront of our minds, as resolutions may have fallen to the wayside and mindless snacking on the rise. Office snacks are great to have on hand for any time you're so hungry you want to bite someone and too tired to do anything more than go to the vending machine. Keep nearby to stave off disaster. Xx.

Normally my day goes something like this: I snag a filling breakfast, scarf down a quick lunch, and then it's 4 p.m., and I am so hungry, I can't decide whether to wait until dinner and know I'll be an emotional mess or eat everything in sight until I'm bloated and uncomfortable. Sound familiar?

What do I snack on at the office or on really busy days? is a question I get from almost every client of mine. The issue usually to be solved lies in being restricted to the snacks present in the office rather than what is sustaining and nutritious. It is because of this problem that settling for a candy bar or stale chips only to be hungry 20 minutes later is more common than not. Since I am going to be working with some amazing interns soon, and having snacks at creative meetings is a must for me, I wanted to group together delicious alternatives that kick boring snacks like granola bars to the curb.

I love these snacks because of their low sugar content, mix of healthy fats and protein, and minimally, if at all, processed ingredients. Enjoy!

The perfect savory balance between creamy and crunchy. It's a colorful treat for your eyes and a flavorful party for your tastebuds. Using carrots, celery, peppers, or whatever vegetables you have on hand is a great way to up your vegetable intake and ensure nothing you buy goes to waste. Great Vibes Tip: Buy plain hummus and stir in extras for a change of pace (i.e. olives and oregano, parsley and lemon, pine nuts and basil, hot sauce, etc.).

Whether you call them rice crackers or cakes, they usually are accompanied by horrified faces from childhood memories of plain, stale snacks. But, they've gotten quite the remix. What I love about these is the crunch factor you can't get from a simple slice of bread. I've shown you two ways here: one with avocado, cayenne, salt, and pepper; and the other with almond butter and banana. Great Vibes Tip: Try peanut butter with a drizzle of honey or hummus with a slice of tomato. Endless options. Delish!

Probably my favorite of this entire bunch and one you can only really do if your office has a freezer. That being said, it is incredibly simple. Blend up one banana, a dash of cinnamon, and three (+/-) cups of coconut milk. Divide the mixture among your popsicle molds. I used an actually popsicle mold, but paper cups, old yogurt containers, or an ice cube tray works flawlessly. Place in the freezer for ten minutes. After the ten minutes are up, cover the exposed part with granola, press down gently, and then push your popsicle stick into place. Cover and freeze until solid. Great Vibes Tip: Make your own granola! Bake 3 cups oats, 1/2 cup buckwheat, and two tablespoons chia seeds on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. While baking, stir together two tablespoons coconut oil, two tablespoons maple syrup or honey, a teaspoon of cinnamon, and half a teaspoon of turmeric. After the dry ingredients have become slightly fragrant, remove from the oven, mix with the wet ingredients, and place back into the oven. Turn the oven off, and let sit for 5-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Keeps well in a glass container in the refrigerator.

I could chat the benefits of kombucha for an incredibly long time, and you've seen me make cocktails with it here and here. I love this snack, because it is easy for on-the-go travel. It provides healthy bacteria and that sweet and savory element that satisfies almost all cravings. To make the roasted chickpeas, strain the liquid from one can, pat to dry with a paper towel, and mix with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and black pepper, salt, and cayenne to taste. Bake on a baking sheet at 395 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes, stirring every 5 or so, until crispy and crunchy. Great Vibes Tip: Don't like chickpeas? Roast cashews or almonds for a delicious alternative.

Sometimes, nothing is going to satisfy that sweet craving except chocolate. Rather than dive into a bag of M&Ms (though that has a time and place) choose rich, dark chocolate, preferably 65% cacao or higher. The above chocolate is found at Trader Joe's with an impressive cacao content of 82 percent. Have a couple squares and savor each piece. If you still want more 10 minutes later, have another square. Repeat until satisfied.

+What is your favorite snack here? Which one are you most likely to make?

In my carry-on you'll find: watermelon, carrot sticks, sprouted seeds, sliced lemons & an empty water bottle for much needed H20 for that dehydrating cabin.

I'm - Emily, here! - setting off on vacation today! Woohoo! I've definitely put in enough overtime to warrant a relaxing getaway, but I'll still be plugging in and chugging along on the work vibes for the next couple of weeks. My flights today will have me traveling for about five hours, so I thought I'd share with you what I'm taking snack-wise in my carry-on! When I have an early morning flight, I normally pack more substantial food for breakfasts and mid-morning snacks, but since I'll be traveling between noon and five, I'm just taking some protein, fruit, and veggies. My favesss (insert heart-eyed-emoji here).

Let the listing begin --

Watermelon: I talked about it here, but basically it's a powerhouse of nutrition and a camel for water.

Carrots: Aside from making my eyesight better, boost my immunity (you know how many people cough and spread germs on planes? ugh, contagion, I see you), help with my digestion, and keep my blood sugar regulated.

Sprouted Seeds: I feel like I struck gold when I stumbled across these in Trader Joe's (I'm not sponsored, so you know my love is real). In this package you'll find sprouted buckwheat and millet, chia seeds, flax, red quinoa, shelled hemp seeds, and amaranth with nothing else added(!!!). This is perfect for my trip because I'm not quite sure what I'll be having for every meal. Worst case scenario, I grab a banana, and dip it in this little mix, and I have nutrients out the ying yang. Yes! I'll be sprinkling this on my watermelon if I need a little power boost.

Sliced Lemons: These are one of those items that I traveled with once, and it was so magical that I'll never travel without them. Not only did these help with my common bloat while traveling, but they kept my mouth from drying out, my tummy happy, and me reaching back to my water bottle for more. Sometimes, it's just the palate cleanser I need without putting a dot of toothpaste on my finger (hush, I know we've all been there).

Empty Water Bottle: Just like prime real estate runs around location, location, location, traveling revolves around hydration, hydration, hydration. Without adequate amounts of water, you bet your behind you'll be bloated, exhausted, dried out, and cranky. That sounds like a joy, doesn't it? I'm not a fan of plastic water bottles, so I pack an empty reusable bottle in my tote to go through security and then fill up once I've found my gate.

So that's my foodie haul! Nothing major -- I'll be sure to write about my go-to snacks/meals for longer travels or road trips, but for a short and sweet jump, this is what I'm packing along! Be sure to tune into my snapchat (@efriend216) or follow me on instagram or twitter (both @yourfriend_em) for my travel adventures and foodie finds! xx

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