Just as you map out your week of lunches (we love mason jar salads!) and dinners (here are the dos and don'ts of meal planning), getting your week's worth of snacks ready at the beginning of the week is just as important on your road to weight loss.  Mason jars make it easy to keep portions under control, and here are some great ideas for morning and afternoon nibbles to add to them.

Hummus and Veggies

Pack your jar full of veggies to keep the hummus on the bottom.

Fruit, Yogurt, and Granola Parfait

If you want less sugar, use plain yoghurt and plain oats instead.

Fruit Salad

Adding a little lemon juice will prevent your fruit from browning.

Veggies With Dip

You can use store-bought dip or make this creamy white bean dill dip.

Dried Fruit and Nuts

Keep these jars small as nuts and dried fruit are high in calories.

Carrots and Almonds

A unique yet delicious and fibre-full combo.

Layered Plain Veggies

The layers make it more fun and easier to pack a week's worth at a time.

Chia Seed Pudding

Here's a simple three-ingredient chia seed pudding recipe you can doll up any way you choose.

Apples With Nut Butter

If you're nut free, go for this homemade sunflower seed butter.

Pretzels With Cream Cheese

Mix chopped fruit and cinnamon or veggies and herbs into the cream cheese for a sweet or savoury twist.

Energy Balls

Here are some of our favourite energy ball recipes.