5 Healthy Snack Ideas for Lag BaOmer Bonfires

Roasted marshmallows on a stick, foil-wrapped charred potatoes, and bags of salty snacks are the classic Lag BaOmer bonfire menu. If you’d rather come home with a calm stomach and no guilt, it’s worth giving a little thought to what you pack in your bag.

By swapping out the ultra-processed snacks for something better for your body, you can still enjoy the fun without giving up the flavor.

Following are 5 easy, delicious, and healthier snacks that might even make the marshmallow jealous:

1. Fresh Cut Fruit

Colorful, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Pack a small container with strawberries, apple slices, grapes, melon cubes, or watermelon. Want to elevate it a bit? Add a few mint leaves for a burst of flavor.

2. Natural Nuts and Almonds

A small handful of raw almonds, walnuts, or cashews provides lasting energy and satiety. Choose unsalted varieties and mix with cranberries or raisins for a sweet-and-crunchy combo.

3. Homemade Energy Bites

Skip the store-bought “healthy” bars full of hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Instead, blend just three simple ingredients: dates, oats, and ground almonds. Roll into balls or press into a dish and cut into squares for a naturally sweet, satisfying snack.

4. Homemade Hummus with Veggie Sticks

Prefer something savory? Pack a small jar of homemade hummus and some crunchy veggie sticks like carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers. Season your hummus with cumin and lemon for an extra kick.

5. Homemade Popcorn

For a fun and guilt-free upgrade to store-bought popcorn, make your own using a pan or pot with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Pack it in a paper bag for an easy, crunchy treat around the fire.

On Lag BaOmer you can celebrate, snack, and enjoy without overloading your body. Sometimes all it takes is swapping out a processed snack for something a little more natural- and thankfully, there are plenty of delicious options.