There are many healthy snacks available in the stores, but nothing beats fresh homemade. You can make your own snack. A few go-to snacks can make a big difference in your life, as most people don’t have the time or patience to worry about what’s healthy or what we can get. You can boost your confidence when grocery shopping, increase your nutrition intake, and shrink your waistline by not overeating between meals.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Peanut butter and banana, honey, bread and chia seeds
Spread peanut butter on a slice of toasted bread. For extra fiber, top with honey and a few chia seeds.
What you’ll need: Multigrain crackers and avocado.
Layer a multigrain cracker and an avocado. Optional: Add 1/4-inch thick slices of plums or romano tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Celery, peppers, carrots, hummus
A small jar of hummus can be a great way to control portion size and make healthy snacks. Divide your portions of hummus into small pieces and then dip the fiber-rich veggies in the protein-packed paste. This combination makes a delicious flat-belly-friendly snack.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Fresh or lightly-frozen berries and plain Greek Yogurt. Carob chips are also needed
Combine fresh or lightly frozen berries with plain Greek yogurt. Carob chips can be sprinkled on top for guilt-free indulgence.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Oats and nuts, dates, seeds, and so on
These energy bites are known for their high nutritional content. These energy bites are made of healthy fats such as nuts, and they come with a boost in carbs from dates or oats. You’ll only need one or two to feel satisfied. Blend the oats and nuts with the seeds, dates, and nuts in a blender to make a paste. Add salt to taste and form balls. You can keep them in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Shutterstock What You Will Need: cashews and almonds, cashews chili powder, black pepper, cayenne
Mix nuts, including cashews, peanuts and almonds with chili powder, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Toast the nuts in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes until they are warm and toasty. This is a heart-warming snack!
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Mix shredded carrots and pickles with tuna. Season with mayo and salt. For scooping, you can use Triscuits or Wheat Thins or Stacy’s Pita Chips.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Dark chocolate chips, a bar, coconut oils, walnuts and bananas
These banana bites with chocolate coating are great to freeze for quick snacking on hot days or after dinner. Cut bananas into 1-inch pieces. To make chocolate melt, microwave coconut oil and chocolate. Place walnuts on a plate. Set up your workflow by slicing the bananas using a toothpick. Dip the bananas in the chocolate and let it drip for as long as you can. Then, roll the walnuts in. Place a sheet parchment paper on top. After you have completed all the steps, place a sheet of parchment paper in the freezer to firm up. After all the bananas have been frozen, you can put them in one bag.
What you’ll need: Goat cheese, cherry peppers
Cherry peppers and bottled Peppadew peppers can be stuffed with soft goat cheese, or small balls of fresh mozzarella.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: almonds and walnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, dried fruits, and cashews
Mix 1 cup almonds or walnuts with 1/2 cup sunflower seed and 1 1/2 cups dried fruits (raisins, apricots and apples) to make your souped up trail mix.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: peanut butter, celery, raisins
Use peanut butter to coat celery. Sprinkle with raisins. Find out which PB you like best on our exclusive list of the 36 Top Peanut Butters–Ranked!
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Fruits and nuts
You don’t need to eat a lot of snacks. You don’t need to worry about eating another food option. Grab a tangerine or handful of nuts and you will feel satisfied.
ShutterstockWhat You’ll Need: Cheese and healthy crackers6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
These low-fat cheeses can be paired with high-fiber crackers to help you feel full for hours.
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Jerky is no longer a snack at the gas station. For a low-carb, high-protein snack, grab a bag of the best Jerky.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Eggs, nuts and fruit, cottage cheese, cucumber
You can make a protein bento box. You can mix and match the items or keep them all together.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Green olives, manchego, or another aged cheese
Snack like the Spaniards. Pair briney olives and a hard cheese for a low-carb, high-protein snack.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Cottage cheeses, honey, and green apples
Cottage cheese is a high-protein, delicious food. Slice an apple and serve it with honey. For extra fiber, drizzle honey on top and sprinkle chia seeds or walnuts.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Tomatoes, tomatoes, black olives and red onion.
This is not a hydrating snack that we love. This light, refreshing snack is easy to make. Cut up cucumbers, tomatoes and black olives. To lightly coat the vegetables, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice. For a quick, healthy snack, season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and apple slices
This sweet and salty combination will remind you of your childhood. This combination of protein and fiber will keep you satisfied until your next meal. You can add cinnamon to spice things up.
What you’ll need: Pimiento-stuffed green olives and black olives with garlic salt, olive olive oil, and lemon juice
If you have one, place the olives in a food processor to cut them into small pieces. Blend olive oil, garlic salt and lemon juice until well combined. Finally, pour olive mash over the mixture. Enjoy with grain-based crackers.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Ezekial bread, Greek yogurt, berries and chia seeds
This snack of the day is made even better by combining Ezekiel bread with Greek yogurt, which is rich in fiber. To enhance the toasts nutritional value, we like to add high-fiber fruits. Did you know that raspberries contain 8 grams of fiber? A cup of raspberries has 8 grams of fiber. This amazing combination, together with antioxidant-rich blueberries and blood-sugar stabilizing Chia seeds, will keep your afternoon stomach rumbles at ease.
What you’ll need: Peppers and eggplants, mushrooms, asparagus, zucchini diced cucumbers Greek yogurt, lemon juice garlic olive oil parsley salt, pepper
Grill your favorite vegetables until they are charred. They make great dippers for the Greek sauce. Cut the cucumbers into small pieces. To make a delicious sauce, combine Greek yogurt, garlic and olive oil with parsley. Greek yogurt is a great source for vitamin D, probiotics, and protein.
What you’ll need: Tomato, black beans and onion. Tortilla chips are optional.
The perfect combination of black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and Apple Cider Vinegar. Salt and pepper to your liking. Serve with chips or as a side meal! It is fiber-rich, protein-packed and made with fresh ingredients.
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Boil a few cups frozen edamame to tenderize. Toss the edamame with sesame oil, red pepperflakes and kosher salt. Drain.
Kiersten Hickman/Eat this, not that!What you’ll need: Bread, ricotta and tomatoes. Balsamic vinegar.
Are you left over ricotta from the healthy lasagna that you made last night? Don’t waste it! Spread it on toast and top with tomatoes. Drizzle some balsamic over the top.
What you’ll need: lime juice, mango, and chili powder
Cut a mango into spears by peeling it. Serve with fresh lime juice, chili powder and a drizzle of honey.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Pesto sauce and eggplant, tomato, and peppers
These skewers can hold a lot of vegetables! Grill a variety of colorful vegetables, topped with pesto sauce. Grill the vegetables until they are charred. Then, enjoy!
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: melon (or Spanish cantaloupe), prosciutto (or Spanish Ham)
Wrap slices of melon and cantaloupe in Spanish ham or prosciutto.
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Clean and remove stems and ribs. Then, tear the kale into small, chip-sized pieces. Place on a baking sheet and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes.
ShutterstockWhat you will need: A whole wheat English muffin, a cheese of your choice (sharp, Babybel wedge, or gorgonzola), and 1 Tbsp nut Butter (pb2 if it’s really worth the effort! ), apple slices, carrot slices, 1 hard boiled egg
You don’t have to pay a lot for a gourmet bistro box when you can make it yourself for less money and use better ingredients. DIY is the best! It’s your choice of toppings. You can use any toppings you like, such as cheddar or mozzarella, nut butter instead of hummus, turkey slices, etc.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Smoked turkey, swiss Cheese, Hummus or Guacamole
Place a slice of Swiss Cheese on a cutting board. Add a slice of smoked turkey, hummus, or guacamole to the top. Wrap it like a jellyroll and enjoy.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Pita and hummus, tomato and onion, lettuce
Spread hummus on the pita halves and top with chopped tomato, onion, and lettuce.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: low-fat cheese, high-fiber tortillas, and salsa
Sprinkle low-fat cheese onto one tortilla. Open a can of beans and add a spoonful of cheese to the top. Microwave for 20 seconds. Let it heat through until the cheese is melted. Once it has cooled, slice the semi-circle. Serve with salsa, if you like. It’s very flavorful and low in calories. Add avocado slices.
What you’ll need: Quinoa and cherry tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, extra virgin olive oils, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, mint
This salad was traditionally made with bulgur. However, we recommend using quinoa instead. Quinoa is a protein- and fiber-rich grain that has many more benefits than the standard choice. Add diced cherry tomatoes, green onions, chopped cucumber, salt and pepper. Mix in extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice. For an extra touch of flavor, some people add chopped mint.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: honey, unflavored instant oatmeal, walnuts, and honey
Make one packet of unflavored instant oatmeal and follow the instructions. Add a few pistachios or walnuts to the mix and drizzle some honey.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Whole wheat English muffins and marinara sauce. Low-fat mozzarella. Vegetables of your choice (we use spinach green peppers, tomatoes, olives, etc.
Bake the English muffin halves at 450 degrees. Top them with marinara sauce and as many vegetables you want. The muffins will cook in about 3 minutes. Be sure to watch the oven to make sure the cheese doesn’t burn.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: Hard-boiled eggs, diced pickles and olive-oil mayo.
Mix two hard-boiled eggs with diced pickles and add a spoonful of olive-oil Mayo, spicy mustard and a pinch cayenne. Once you are ready to eat the egg salad, spread it onto large Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves. Then, eat it like a burrito. This is a great healthy snack that’s keto-friendly if you have low-carb.
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Combine equal amounts of cooked brown rice with drained canned beans. Serve with leftover steak or chicken, salsa, corn, and Guacamole. For an extra crunch, add a few tortilla chips.
What you’ll need: Avocado, whole grain toast, chili pepper flakes and olive oil
Toast a piece of whole grain bread or flaxseed bread, and then top it with chunky, mashed avocado. Sprinkle chili pepper flakes on top and drizzle olive oil lightly. For more healthy avocado snacks, see the 29+ Best Avocado Recipes (Even Dessert)! )!
What you’ll need: dates, almonds and blue cheese.
Wrap the dates in a wrap with half a piece of bacon. Bake at 350°F until crisp. Secure the wrap with toothpicks. Do you love bacon? You can satisfy your top three most-desired foods (can you guess which two?). These 30 guilt-free snacks will satisfy your biggest cravings!
What you’ll need: salsa, jack-cheese and pickled jalapenos.
Bean dip or low-fat, refried beans should be used to fill the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Add salsa and chopped scallions to the bottom of a bowl. Top it with a thin layer Jack cheese. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Then, top with chopped pickled jalapenos. Serve with black bean chips or toasted pita.
What you’ll need: watermelon and cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil
On wooden skewers, thread chunks of watermelon and cherry tomatoes, as well as pieces of fresh mozzarella and basil.
What you’ll need: Goat cheese, garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil.
In a small glass baking tray, place 4 ounces fresh goat cheese. Mix in chopped garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil. Season with lots of black pepper. Warm pita bread and bake until cheese is bubbling.
What you’ll need: Tomatoes and garlic, salt, pepper; basil; balsamic vinegar; fiber rich toast
The addictively delicious Italian delight is simply the best. Simply chop tomatoes. Make sure to remove all seeds and juice. Add some balsamic, basil, salt and salt. While you toast, cut up small pieces of fiber-rich bread. Top each golden bread-bite by topping it with the toppings. Enjoy a bite!
What you’ll need: Cucumbers, salmon, and herb-goat cheese
This combination is simple and yet so delicious. It makes a creamy, crunchy snack that is just too good to resist. All three ingredients can be combined to make a snack that is protein-packed, no matter what time it is.
ShutterstockWhat you’ll need: 5 eggs, fresh spinach and mini-Bella mushrooms. Salt and pepper optional. Optional cheese
As if you were making a scramble, whisk eggs together. Add in the spinach and sauteed mushrooms. If desired, you can also add cheese. Divide mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until mixture is set.
ShutterstockYou’ll need fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar
Are you tired of crackers and cheese? For a yummier healthy snack, cut fresh mozzarella into 1/2 -inch cubes. Use toothpicks to skewer the cheese. Drizzle with balsamic. Substitute the fresh tomatoes with sundried tomatoes to make this snack more durable.
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