Close

Banana Protein Muffins

Prepare these delicious snacks for those moments when you’re in need of a nutritious bite to help you feel satisfied. Each recipe hasno more than 200 caloriesand at least3 grams of fiberper serving, so they’re energizing, refreshing and filling. Plus, getting enough fiber in your eating pattern can help your bodymaintain regularity, bone strength and a healthy heart—and snacks are a great way to up your intake. Recipes like our Pistachio & Peach Toast and Banana Protein Muffins are some of the tastiest ways to stay fueled for whatever your day holds while meeting your nutrition goals.

01of 14Blueberry-Lemon Energy BallsView RecipeAli RedmondIf you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

01of 14

Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

View Recipe

Ali Redmond

blueberry lemon energy balls

If you’re looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

02of 14Banana Protein MuffinsView RecipeThese healthy banana muffins are packed with protein thanks to ingredients like peanut butter and Greek yogurt, while white whole-wheat flour gives them a fiber boost. Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack.

02of 14

Banana Protein Muffins

These healthy banana muffins are packed with protein thanks to ingredients like peanut butter and Greek yogurt, while white whole-wheat flour gives them a fiber boost. Serve them for breakfast or for a grab-and-go snack.

03of 14Cranberry-Almond Energy BallsView RecipeAli RedmondThese energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.

03of 14

Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls

a recipe photo of the Cranberry and Almond Energy Balls

These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.

04of 14Roasted Buffalo ChickpeasView RecipeSoaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that’s actually good for you.

04of 14

Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas

4589992.jpg

Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that’s actually good for you.

05of 14Pistachio & Peach ToastView RecipeThis breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese–plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

05of 14

Pistachio & Peach Toast

5633992.jpg

This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese–plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

06of 14Avocado HummusView RecipeThis vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

06of 14

Avocado Hummus

4326229.jpg

This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

07of 14Rosemary-Garlic PecansView RecipeJennifer CauseyThese savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.

07of 14

Rosemary-Garlic Pecans

Jennifer Causey

Rosemary-Garlic Pecans

These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.

08of 14

Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

Jamie Vespa

Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

09of 14Almost Chipotle’s GuacamoleView RecipeMake guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle–but don’t worry, our version won’t be extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.

09of 14

Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole

Almost Chipotle’s Guacamole

Make guacamole at home that tastes just like it came from Chipotle–but don’t worry, our version won’t be extra! This deliciously fresh guac is perfect for topping burrito bowls or tacos, or serve as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.

10of 14Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple ChipsView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy MilaWhen you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.

10of 14

Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple Chips

Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila

a recipe photo of the Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple Chips

When you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.

11of 14

Homemade Oven-Dried Strawberries

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless

Homemade Oven-Dried Strawberries

12of 14Spice-Roasted ChickpeasView RecipeSalima BenkhaltiLearn how to roast chickpeas with this easy recipe. The paprika- and cumin-coated chickpeas get crispy on the outside with a creamy inside. Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein.

12of 14

Spice-Roasted Chickpeas

Salima Benkhalti

a recipe photo of the Spice Roasted Chickpeas

Learn how to roast chickpeas with this easy recipe. The paprika- and cumin-coated chickpeas get crispy on the outside with a creamy inside. Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein.

13of 14Air-Fryer Kale ChipsView RecipeHomemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!

13of 14

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Air-Fryer Kale Chips

Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!

14of 14Cranberry-Almond Granola BarsView RecipeThere are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they’re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

14of 14

Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars

7861182.jpg

There are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they’re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.

Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

Was this page helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Tell us why!OtherSubmit

Tell us why!