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I am always on the lookout for healthy snack ideas that my kids will enjoy. They can be so hard to please! So I’ve rounded up twenty incredible healthy snack recipes that are as delicious as they are easy. From healthy lunchbox snacks to nutritious nibbles you can eat at home, these recipes are guaranteed winners.
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Pin RecipeHealthy snack recipes should never be complicated. These easy ideas are more filling than chips, give you lasting energy, and work for both kids and adults. Some are even great as a sweet dessert treat!
No matter which snack recipe you choose, you can feel good about eating something that will fuel your body in a very tasty way.
1. Zucchini Muffins
These sweet and fluffy muffins load up on the veggies by adding zucchini into the mix. Even if you don’t love zucchini, you will fall in love with this recipe. The veggies add more to the texture than the taste, making them an excellent and healthy snack.
2. Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Need an afternoon pick-me-up? These peanut butter energy bites will get you through that afternoon slump. The bite-sized treats are great for both kids and adults.
3. Trail Mix Cookies
Cookies and healthy snacks don’t always mix, but these trail mix cookies are a different story. The cookies are loaded up with oats, raisins, coconut, and chopped almonds. Some chocolate is thrown in for a little bit of decadence, but not so much that it is overindulgent.
4. Turkey & Cheese Ranch Pinwheel
Fill up on protein and veggies with these turkey and cheese ranch pinwheels. The bite-sized wraps are loaded with protein, veggies and a creamy avocado ranch dressing.
5. Homemade Chex Mix
Ditch the store-bought snack mix and opt for this homemade Chex mix. The mix is excellent for making a big batch at the beginning of the week and portioning out for a grab-and-go snack.
6. Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Move over chips and dip. Fruit salsa with cinnamon chips is about to take your place! The fruit salad loads up on strawberries, apples, kiwi, and more to bring a ton of flavors to the bowl. The cinnamon chips add a subtle sweetness to the healthy snack.
7. Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
This oatmeal banana chocolate chip cookie will instantly improve your afternoon. These vegan and refined sugar-free cookies are not lacking in flavor and will keep you full until dinner time.
8. Homemade Fruit Leather
Fruit leather is always a favorite, but the unnecessary sugars in the store-bought version make it a hard snack to enjoy. Luckily, this homemade fruit leather snack removes all the added sugar and keeps the recipe natural with just three ingredients.
9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
These chocolate peanut butter banana bites are irresistible! Keep them in the freezer and pull them out when you crave something healthy and a little bit sweet.
10. Whipped Feta Cheese Dip
If you are a fan of feta cheese, you will fall in love with this whipped feta cheese dip. The best part about this healthy snack? It only takes about five minutes for it to come together.
11. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Swap out the bag of potato chips for these air fryer sweet potato chips. The air fryer crisps each and every chip to perfection, making them a great healthy alternative when you’re craving something crunchy.
12. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Bookmark this recipe for fall when you’re carving jack o’ lanterns! These pumpkin seeds are super simple to roast and great to snack on all day long.
13. Bruschetta
Give your afternoon snacktime a fancy makeover by adding bruschetta into the mix. Serve the tomato mixture on top of crusty bread for the best bite.
14. Frozen Yogurt Bark
With just 4 ingredients, this frozen yogurt bark couldn’t be easier to make. Simply spread out the yogurt and top it with your favorite fruit. The hardest part about this recipe will be having the patience to wait while it sets up in the freezer.
15. Apple Chips
These apple chips may take some time to make in the oven, but after one bite, you’ll see that every minute was worth the wait. The apples are so sweet that they only need a dusting of cinnamon to make the bite complete.
16. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fill up on a classic snack without all the guilt with this healthy buffalo chicken dip. The dip takes the traditional recipe and lightens it up to make a healthier version. Swap out the chips for your favorite sliced veggies to make your snack even healthier.
17. Avocado Dip
This avocado dip shows that not all dips have to be heavy and loaded with sour cream. It is a fan favorite with both kids and adults. I love to slice up all sorts of veggies to go with it.
18. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Sometimes, simple is the way to go. Just look at these cream cheese-stuffed mini peppers, for example. The tasty snack comes together in just 25 minutes and uses only 6 ingredients. It’s a good thing these little peppers are healthy because they are super addicting.
19. Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
Staying healthy can be hard when you have a chocolate craving. Luckily, these salted dark chocolate pistachio quinoa crunch bars will fulfill that craving without setting you off track. The naturally sweetened bars are loaded with nutritious ingredients that will keep you full for hours on end.
20. Zucchini Pizza Bites
Calling all pizza lovers! This snack is made just for you. These little zucchini pizza bites swap out a traditional crust for a veggie round to create a healthy snack.
21. Easy 7-Layer Greek Dip
Get a taste of Greece without leaving your home with this easy 7-layer Greek dip. It goes great with sliced carrots, celery, or baked pita chips.
22. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
If you are looking for a more substantial snack, these air fryer buffalo cauliflower bites will do the trick. They are made in the air fryer, keeping all of the unnecessary oil out of the mix.
23. Crispy Fried Zucchini
My kids and I love this crispy fried zucchini, especially in the summertime. It is pan-fried to crispy perfection and even the pickiest eaters will devour their veggies when they’re this good.
From My Family to Yours
Did you make any of these healthy snacks? Be sure to comment below and let me know your thoughts!
