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Diana Chistruga
Prepare these cold snack ideas for adults when you want something quick to eat at home or the workplace. Most of these snacks are easy to make and even easier to store in the fridge for later. Whether you prefer a batch of energy bites or a fruit-packed yogurt parfait, you’ll have something cooling and convenient to help tide you over until your next meal. Reach for delicious scoops of our Classic Hummus with your favorite crudité or crackers. Or, blend up a vibrant drink like our Carrot Smoothie to sip on during a hot day.
01of 16Classic HummusIt’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.View Recipe
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Classic Hummus
It’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.
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Ginger-Beet Juice
Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
03of 16No-Bake Peanut Butter CookiesWe gave no-bake cookies a healthy makeover, bumping up the peanut butter and cutting back on added sugar and butter. The result is a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious cookie. It’s easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there’s no baking required.View Recipe
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
We gave no-bake cookies a healthy makeover, bumping up the peanut butter and cutting back on added sugar and butter. The result is a chewy, peanut buttery, oat-packed delicious cookie. It’s easy to whip up a batch of these—only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these chewy peanut butter cookies and there’s no baking required.
04of 16Carrot SmoothieDiana ChistrugaThis type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.View Recipe
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Carrot Smoothie
This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.
05of 16Caprese SkewersPhotographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallWe take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.View Recipe
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Caprese Skewers
Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
We take all the ingredients of a classic caprese salad and layer them onto skewers for a quick appetizer. These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.
06of 16Berry-Mint Kefir SmoothiesKefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for smoothies.View Recipe
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Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for smoothies.
07of 16Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana SmoothieWhir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie.
08of 16Greek Yogurt with Fruit & NutsThis simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.View Recipe
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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts
This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.
09of 16Banana Energy BitesPerfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.View Recipe
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Banana Energy Bites
Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.
10of 16Raspberry-Kefir Power SmoothieKeeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you’re always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats.View Recipe
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Raspberry-Kefir Power Smoothie
Keeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you’re always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats.
11of 16Strawberry-Cucumber JuiceThis refreshing, healthy strawberry-cucumber juice is also made with an apple and carrots, making it taste like the farmers' market in a glass. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this strawberry-cucumber juice recipe in a blender.View Recipe
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Strawberry-Cucumber Juice
This refreshing, healthy strawberry-cucumber juice is also made with an apple and carrots, making it taste like the farmers' market in a glass. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this strawberry-cucumber juice recipe in a blender.
12of 16Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough BallsMost raw cookie dough isn’t safe to eat, but this recipe for vegan edible cookie dough is designed to be eaten raw. Canned chickpeas and nut butter form the base of this dough, making it healthy too! In this recipe, we roll the dough into little bite-size balls, perfect for snacking. Keep a stash in your freezer for a healthy treat.View Recipe
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Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Most raw cookie dough isn’t safe to eat, but this recipe for vegan edible cookie dough is designed to be eaten raw. Canned chickpeas and nut butter form the base of this dough, making it healthy too! In this recipe, we roll the dough into little bite-size balls, perfect for snacking. Keep a stash in your freezer for a healthy treat.
13of 16Strawberry & Brie BitesStrawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.View Recipe
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Strawberry & Brie Bites
Strawberries, Brie cheese, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar come together in this addictive one-bite appetizer recipe.
14of 16Red Berry SmoothiesThese smoothies are full of raspberries and strawberries and make a delicious breakfast or snack.View Recipe
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Red Berry Smoothies
These smoothies are full of raspberries and strawberries and make a delicious breakfast or snack.
15of 16Roasted Beet HummusImage ByMySpiritSphereThis vibrant hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.View Recipe
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Roasted Beet Hummus
Image ByMySpiritSphere
This vibrant hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
16of 16Crunchy Veggie WrapsThese vegetarian wraps pack perfectly for school or office lunches.View Recipe
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Crunchy Veggie Wraps
These vegetarian wraps pack perfectly for school or office lunches.
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