5 Brain-Boosting Snacks For Busy Moms

You want to eat healthy, but you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen in order to prepare brain- and energy-boosting snacks. Just grab a few fruits and veggies that work well together, and you can perk up in no time. Here are five of our favorites.

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Avocado and Cottage Cheese Toast
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Avocado and Cottage Cheese Toast

This easy-to-prep dish is loaded with healthy fats and protein, so you'll feel full for a while. Slice up avocado or mix it up with onion and tomato for a simple guac-like topping. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with salt and pepper.

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Almond Butter and Apple Slices
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Almond Butter and Apple Slices

Combining fiber-rich apples with protein-packed almond butter is the perfect snack if you want something supertasty and filling. If you prefer the taste of peanut butter, that works as well.

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Brazil Nuts
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Brazil Nuts

This snack is full of monosaturated fat and magnesium, which is believed to have brain-boosting effects. Snack on them plain or add a handful to yogurt.

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Banana Chips
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Banana Chips

This one takes a little bit of prepping, but it's totally worth it to have them on hand (pro tip: make these before you're hungry and store in an airtight container!). Filled with protein, banana chips are a great source of fuel.

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Chia Seed Pudding
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Chia Seed Pudding

Add some blueberries and you've turned this anti-inflammatory omega-3 snack into an antioxidants powerhouse. Fire up the cells in your brain – chia seed pudding will have you ready to focus and communicate.

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