Keep these healthy snack ideas in your back pocket for the next time you are craving a pick-me-up in between meals.

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Simple and Healthy Snack Ideas

Coming up with healthy snack ideas can be a job in itself. It’s so much easier to grab a bag of chips, but I know I will always be hungry after I finish them. When snacks are clean and straightforward, they are always more filling and leave me with energy for the rest of the day.

If you have been searching for healthy snack ideas, you’ve come to the right place. These snacks are great for both kids and adults at all times of the day. They are filling, nutritious, and even venture to the sweet side.

Each snack idea is better than the rest. Some can even be made in bulk so that you can snack on them all week long. You will be satisfied with your choice no matter which one you pick.

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 these muffins. The veggies add more to the texture than the taste, making them an excellent and healthy snack.

Two moist zucchini muffins with chocolate chips on top of each other.
Zucchini Muffins
These sweet zucchini muffins are the perfect way to use your extra garden zucchini. They're tender, moist, and only take about 10 minutes to put together!
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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.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Want a healthy and quick snack that really satisfies? Try these No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites! They're perfect for school lunches and adults love them too!
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3. Trail Mix Cookies 

Cookies and healthy snacks don’t always mix, but these trail mix cookies are here to tell you otherwise. The cookies are loaded up with oats, raisins, coconut, and chopped almonds. Some chocolate is thrown in to balance out the flavors, but not so much that it is overindulgent.

Trail Mix Cookies – A Healthy After-School Snack
Trail Mix cookies full of good for you ingredients that will not only fill her up while waiting on dinner time, but will also give her lots of energy to make it though the rest of
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4. Turkey & Cheese Ranch Pinwheel

Fill up on protein and veggies with these turkey and cheese ranch pinwheels. The bite-sized wraps are loaded up with protein and veggies and dressed with a creamy avocado ranch dressing.

Turkey and Cheese Pinwheel Recipe
Turkey & Cheese Ranch Pinwheel Recipe
This Turkey & Cheese Pinwheel Recipe is the ultimate party food! Loaded with turkey, provolone cheese, veggies and creamy avocado ranch dressing, these easy roll-ups are guaranteed to become your new favorite appetizer recipe.
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5. Homemade Chex Mix

Ditch the store-bought snack mix and opt for something homemade with this homemade Chex mix. The homemade snack mix is excellent for making a big batch at the beginning of the week and portioning out for a grab-and-go situation.

Chex mix recipe oven
Homemade Chex Mix
This simple Chex mix recipe is so good and so simple to make!
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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.

bowl of healthy fruit salsa
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Fruit Salsa is a perfect summer dessert dip! Loaded with fresh fruit and a side of baked cinnamon chips, this is the ultimate party dip! All you need for this delicious fruit salsa is fresh fruit, tortillas, cinnamon, and sugar.
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7. Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

This oatmeal banana chocolate chip cookie will instantly improve your afternoon. The vegan and refined sugar-free cookies are not lacking in flavor and will keep you full until dinner time.

Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
These healthy chocolate chip banana oatmeal cookies are vegan and refined sugar-free. These cookies can be eaten for dessert or breakfast!
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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.

Homemade Fruit Leather
Try out our easy, homemade fruit leather recipe that uses only 3 ingredients! Switch it up depending on what fruit you need to use!
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9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

These chocolate peanut butter banana bites prove why the combination is always a good idea. These little bite-sized treats are great to keep in the freezer and pull out when you crave something healthy and a little bit sweet.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
These frozen chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites are the perfect healthy warm weather treat. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy snacking and
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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.

A bowl of whipped feta dip with pita chips.
Whipped Feta Cheese Dip
This creamy whipped feta cheese dip is ready in just 5 minutes in a blender or food processor! It's the perfect appetizer dip recipe served with fresh veggies and pita chips for any party!
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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. The air fryer leaves out the unnecessary oil, making it a great healthy alternative for something crunchy.

Air fryer sweet potato chips with a side of barbecue sauce.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Air fryer sweet potato chips are deliciously crispy, easy to customize, and healthier than the ones you buy at the grocery store!
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12. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Bookmark this recipe for the fall when you are overflowing with pumpkins. The pumpkin seeds are super simple to roast and great to snack on all day long.

roasted pumpkin seeds served in a white bowl
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy snack thatโ€™s easy to make. Save the seeds from a fresh pumpkin and learn how to roast pumpkin seeds this weekend.
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13. Bruschetta

Give your afternoon snack a makeover by adding bruschetta into the mix. Serve the tomato mixture on top of crusty bread for the best bite.

Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that pairs toasted crusty bread with ripe tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Itโ€™s fresh, fabulous, and perfect for summer when tomatoes are in season!
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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.

Frozen Yogurt Bark
Frozen Yogurt Bark
Simple and quick to make, this healthy frozen yogurt bark recipe is the perfect summer treat. Topped with fresh berries and crunchy granola.
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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.

Apple Chips
Apple Chips
Simple oven baked apple chips with cinnamon and no sugar! Crispy baked apple chips are a healthy snack, and much better than store bought.
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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 the dip even healthier.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious, lighter, no-guilt version of your favorite game-day appetizer!ย All the flavor of Buffalo Chicken Dip but a skinny version! #buffalochicken #buffalochickendip #dip #appetizer #gamedayappetizer #crockpot #slowcooker
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious, lighter, no-guilt version of your favorite game day appetizer!
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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.

Avocado Dip
Avocado Dip made with only 3-ingredients โ€“ avocados, greek yogurt, and ranch!ย  This easy dip recipe will be one of your go-to party appetizers in no-time!ย 
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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.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers is an easy appetizer recipe with only 6 ingredients and ready in 25 minutes.
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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.

Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Quinoa Crunch Bars
Salted dark chocolate pistachio quinoa crunch bars filled with nutritious ingredients and naturally sweetened. A wonderful no bake snack or healthy treat!
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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 circle to create a healthy snack. The quick snack is great to keep in mind when you need something after school or during the last few hours of the work day.

Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini pizza bites are a light snack with lots of flavor. Fresh zucchini slices with zesty pizza sauce, cheese, & your favorite toppings.
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21. Easy 7-Layer Greek Dip

Get a small taste of Greece all without leaving your home with this easy 7-layer Greek dip. It goes great with sliced carrots, celery, or even a nutty cracker.

Easy 7-Layer Greek Dip
7-Layer Greek Dip – This healthy 7-Layer Greek Dip is so delicious you’ll want to eat it with a spoon!
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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.

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower is a fun, flavorful appetizer or side thatโ€™s actually healthy too! Cauliflower is tossed with spicy buffalo sauce and seasonings and air fried to crispy perfection.
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