27 Healthy Pregnancy Snacks That Are Easy to Make (Sweet and Savory)

Pregnancy hunger shows up at odd times, and when it does, you need something right now. Having a few go-to pregnancy snacks ready makes those moments so much easier, and our first trimester food ideas can help on the queasy days.

This list has 27 easy snack ideas, sweet and savory, that you can make in a few minutes or prep on Sunday for the whole week. You'll find work snacks that fit in a lunch bag, simple snack recipes for home, and a short guide to building a snack that actually keeps you going. Every body is different, so check with your doctor or midwife about any food questions you have.

1. Hummus Veggie Plate With Crackers

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A square white plate holds a little dish of hummus in the middle, with crackers on one side and cucumber sticks, carrot sticks and pepper rings around it.

Best for: an afternoon slump at home or a desk lunch.

Try this: Cut a week of veggie sticks on Sunday and keep them in a jar of cold water in the fridge so they stay crisp.

2. Yogurt Parfait in a Jar

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This clip-top glass jar is layered with thick white yogurt, oat granola and berries, with a raspberry and a dark berry, plus a mint leaf, on top.

Best for: pregnancy work snacks and busy mornings.

Try this: Pick yogurt made with pasteurized milk and add honey or cinnamon if plain feels too tart.

3. Seeded Avocado Toast

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Thin slices of avocado cover a thick piece of whole grain toast, with white and black sesame, flax and crunchy onion bits on top.

Best for: any trimester, any time you want something warm.

Try this: Mash the avocado instead of slicing it if you're in a hurry.

4. No-Bake Energy Balls

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Three kinds of bite-size balls sit on white plates: one rolled in shredded coconut, one in chopped pistachios and one dotted with dried cranberries and seeds.

Best for: a sweet craving that you want to keep simple.

Try this: Freeze half the batch and move a few to the fridge each night.

5. Bowl of Edamame

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A clear teardrop bowl full of shelled edamame is one of the easiest savory pregnancy snacks.

Best for: a salty craving without chips, one of the most common pregnancy cravings.

Try this: Cook the whole bag, then split it into small containers for the week.

6. Homemade Trail Mix

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This simple mix has peanuts, dark raisins and little cubes of dried fruit.

Best for: your car, desk drawer or hospital bag.

Try this: Portion it into small bags so one handful stays one handful.

7. Caprese Skewers

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Cherry tomatoes, small mozzarella balls and basil leaves are stacked on toothpicks and piled in a glass bowl.

Best for: a summer snack or a baby shower food tray.

Try this: Check the label on soft cheeses and pick pasteurized ones; ask your doctor or midwife if you're not sure.

8. Stovetop Popcorn

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A rustic wooden bowl full of popcorn is a big, crunchy snack for movie night.

Best for: evenings on the couch.

Try this: Make a big batch and store it in a paper bag for the next day.

9. Crisp Apples With Nut Butter

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Crisp red apples like these are the start of the simplest snack on the list. Slice one and add a spoon of peanut butter for dipping (not shown).

Best for: after-school pickups or a quick snack at your desk.

Try this: Toss the slices in a little lemon juice so they don't turn brown in your lunch bag.

10. Guacamole and Tortilla Chips

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A ruffled baking dish holds seasoned tortilla chips, and below it sits a chunky guacamole with tomato and cilantro on top.

Best for: a savory snack to share with your partner.

Try this: Swap half the chips for cucumber rounds or pepper strips.

11. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Three muffins in pink paper liners sit on a wooden board, topped with chopped walnuts, with a fourth broken open to show the chocolate chips.

Best for: batch baking before a busy week.

Try this: Bake them in a mini muffin pan for smaller snack-size bites.

12. Fruit and a Glass of Milk

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A glass of milk, two bananas, two red apples and a bowl of green grapes are set out on a sunny wooden bench.

Best for: days when cooking feels like too much.

Try this: Keep a fruit bowl at eye level so it's the first thing you reach for.

13. Fresh Berry Bowl

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A shiny metal bowl full of blueberries and raspberries is sweet, juicy and ready to eat.

Best for: warm days and second-trimester sweet cravings.

Try this: Rinse berries just before eating so they don't get soft in the fridge. Extra berries also blend into these pregnancy smoothies.

14. Cheese and Crackers

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Thin slices of a firm yellow cheese sit next to a cheese slicer, round crackers and rye crispbread, with little bowls of roasted red peppers and jam.

Best for: a snack plate at home or a work snack in a bento box.

Try this: Slice the whole block at once and store the slices between sheets of parchment.

15. Mini Sweet Peppers

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A wooden bowl holds a pile of orange mini peppers, with a knife resting on top and a few sliced rings on the table.

Best for: a crunchy savory snack with no cooking.

Try this: Keep a bag washed and ready on the top shelf of the fridge.

16. Fruit Salad Cups

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Two heart-shaped bowls are filled with raspberries, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, melon and grapefruit.

Best for: first-trimester days when only cold, fresh food sounds good.

Try this: Add a few mint leaves to make it feel special.

17. Roasted Almonds

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A small white bowl spills over with roasted almonds.

Best for: pregnancy work snacks and long commutes.

Try this: Add smoked paprika or cinnamon before roasting for a new flavor.

18. Avocado Halves With Fresh Salsa

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Avocado halves with grill marks are filled with chopped tomatoes, green pepper and parsley, served on a dark plate with a toast triangle.

Best for: a savory snack that feels like a small lunch.

Try this: Skip the grill and eat it cold if you're short on time.

19. Strawberry Cream Cheese Toast

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Three toasts sit on dark and light plates: strawberries on a white spread with sesame seeds, cherry tomatoes on mashed avocado, and banana slices with black and white sesame.

Best for: a sweet and savory snack board for two.

Try this: Set out the toppings and let everyone build their own.

20. Olives, Feta and Dip Sampler

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A long white tray holds four little bowls: a white dip with black seeds, green olives, herbed feta cubes and hummus with a swirl of paprika.

Best for: salty cravings and snack nights with friends.

Try this: Rinse olives briefly if they taste too salty for you.

21. Frozen Grapes

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A cluster of red grapes like this one turns into a cold, sorbet-like snack after a few hours in the freezer.

Best for: summer pregnancies and third-trimester heat.

Try this: Let them sit a minute before eating so they're easier to bite.

22. Rainbow Veggie Skewers

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Chunks of zucchini, yellow and green pepper, cherry tomato, red onion, mushroom and carrot are threaded on skewers on a white platter.

Best for: a savory snack while you wait for dinner.

Try this: Roast them on a sheet pan at home; leftovers are great cold the next day.

23. Yogurt Bowl With Granola and Raspberries

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A small white bowl holds crunchy granola with a scoop of yogurt and frosty frozen raspberries on top.

Best for: a cool sweet snack after a long day.

Try this: Keep a bag of frozen berries for weeks when fresh ones run out.

24. Clementine Snack Cup

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Peeled segments fill a little white cup, with two whole clementines behind it.

Best for: winter snacking and quick work breaks.

Try this: If citrus bothers your heartburn, swap in pear or melon and check with your doctor or midwife.

25. Cheese Cube and Cracker Platter

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Orange cheddar cubes and pale firm cheese cubes sit on toothpicks, with stacks of round and rectangular crackers, whole strawberries and bunches of red grapes filling the gaps.

Best for: a weekend snack plate or a girls' night in.

Try this: Stick with firm, pasteurized cheeses, and ask your doctor or midwife about soft-ripened cheeses like brie.

26. Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

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A dark bowl is filled with golden, toasty roasted chickpeas, with a few scattered on the wooden table around it. They crunch like chips and keep well in a jar.

Best for: a crunchy savory snack for your desk drawer.

Try this: Let them cool in the oven with the door open so they stay crunchy longer.

27. Crack-Your-Own Walnuts

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Whole walnuts, broken shells, a couple of peanuts and a nutcracker sit on a wooden board.

Best for: relaxed evenings and a slow snack.

Try this: Buy shelled walnut halves for work days and keep the in-shell ones for home.

How to Build a Healthy Pregnancy Snack That Keeps You Full

Most pregnancy snack ideas on this list follow the same simple pattern: something crunchy or fresh, plus something filling. When you want something bigger, try these healthy pregnancy meals.

Pick one base	Add one partner	Example
Fruit	Nut butter, nuts or yogurt	Apple slices with peanut butter
Veggies	Hummus, guacamole or cheese	Mini peppers with hummus
Whole grain bread or crackers	Avocado, cheese or cream cheese	Seeded avocado toast
Yogurt	Granola and berries	Parfait in a jar

Prep once, snack all week

1. Pick three snacks for the week: one sweet, one savory, one grab-and-go.
2. On Sunday, wash and cut fruit and veggies and put them in clear containers.
3. Portion nuts, trail mix and energy balls into small bags.

Food safety basics

Choose cheese, milk and yogurt made with pasteurized milk, wash fruit and veggies well, and skip cold deli meats unless they're heated until steaming. Food advice can change with your health history, so check with your doctor or midwife about what's right for you.

FAQ

What are good snacks to eat while pregnant? Simple combos like fruit with nut butter, yogurt with berries, hummus with veggies, cheese with crackers and a handful of nuts are easy to make and keep on hand.

What are some savory pregnancy snacks? Try edamame, roasted almonds, popcorn, caprese skewers, olives with feta, guacamole with chips or mini peppers with hummus.

What are easy pregnancy work snacks? Pick snacks that travel well and don't need a microwave: yogurt parfait jars, trail mix, energy balls, roasted almonds, clementines and veggie sticks with a small cup of hummus.

Can I eat cheese as a pregnancy snack? Many people do. The usual advice is to choose cheese made with pasteurized milk, and to ask your doctor or midwife about soft or mold-ripened cheeses.