The Best Snacks for Busy Teachers

I know I’m not the only teacher that feels completely wiped out by the end of the workday.

I tend to run low on energy whether I’m lecturing on my feet all day, or grading papers from a coffee shop. And since I gave up my regular caffeine fix nearly a year ago, I decided to replace that much-needed boost with some actual healthy foods.

For anyone else who’s looking for a more natural energy boost, I highly recommend the following. Not only are these foods easy to snack on in the car and/or classroom, but they’re pretty good for you!

Whole wheat toast with local honey, bee pollen, and coconut oil

This is easy to prepare, great for the immune system, and also good for your energy level and allergies. I eat this almost everyday for breakfast.

An apple & small packet of peanut butter

Apples take a long time to chew, swallow, and digest, and with the added healthy fat of peanut butter, this snack makes me feel good, full, and energized. As someone who hates wasting time, I buy peanut butter packets in bulk from Amazon and throw a couple in my bag when heading out the door.

Greek yogurt with frozen fruit & local honey

This snack is healthy, filling, and surprisingly refreshing after hitting the gym. I opt for frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit since I have a tendency to let fruits and veggies go bad before using them.

Barbecue almonds

The added barbecue flavoring might not be the healthiest, but I found these almonds at World Market, and they’ve been my go-to salty snack ever since. Since almonds get pricey, I tend to mix them with plain peanuts before I head out the door.

Water

I decided to save the most important for last. We all know that water hydrates you, but it’s also incredibly good for your health and energy levels.

Happy teaching, and happy health!