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There are so many reasons to make these easy, healthy snack recipes in preparation for busier seasons. Not only are they perfect for making ahead, but with three steps or less, they’re super simple to prepare. Plus, they feature complex carbs like chickpeas, whole grains and fruit and hold low amounts of saturated fats and sodium, so they fit seamlessly into a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. Recipes like our Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas and Savory Date & Pistachio Bites will help keep you feeling energized and satisfied between meals.
01of 18Crunchy Roasted ChickpeasView RecipeDiana ChistrugaTry this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber.
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Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
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Diana Chistruga
Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber.
02of 18Savory Date & Pistachio BitesView RecipeA touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.
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Savory Date & Pistachio Bites
A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.
03of 18Avocado 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.
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Avocado Hummus
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.
04of 18Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted ChickpeasView RecipeRoasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.
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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.
05of 18Lemon-Parm PopcornView RecipePerk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese.
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Lemon-Parm Popcorn
Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese.
06of 18Peanut Butter Energy BallsView RecipeThese healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls
These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost.
07of 18Homemade Trail MixView RecipeTry this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.
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Homemade Trail Mix
Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.
08of 18Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini MuffinsView RecipePulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They’re delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite.
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Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Pulsing rolled oats with eggs, banana, brown sugar and oil creates the moist dough of these chocolaty muffins without a bit of all-purpose flour. These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture. They’re delicately sweet and rich, too, so baking them as mini muffins makes them a perfect snack or quick morning bite.
09of 18Peanut Butter-Oat Energy BallsView RecipeSweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well. For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates–the largest and most luscious date variety. Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits.
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Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well. For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates–the largest and most luscious date variety. Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits.
10of 18Garlic HummusView RecipeThis classic 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) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Garlic Hummus
This classic 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) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.
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Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups
Jamie Vespa
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Chile-Lime Peanuts
13of 18Kale ChipsView RecipeChristine MaNot a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans.
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Kale Chips
Christine Ma
Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans.
14of 18Roasted 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.
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Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
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.
15of 18Zucchini Mini MuffinsView RecipeShredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days.
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Zucchini Mini Muffins
Shredded zucchini provides moisture and texture to these two-bite muffins, while chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness. A perfect quick breakfast or after-school snack, these muffins freeze well, so make a batch ahead of time for busy days.
16of 18Roasted Beet HummusView RecipeThis 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.
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Roasted Beet Hummus
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.
17of 18Banana Energy BitesView RecipePerfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.
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Banana Energy Bites
Perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack, these energy bites will keep you fueled.
18of 18Quick ApplesauceView RecipeThis quick homemade applesauce recipe makes a healthy snack or fruit dessert for kids. Applesauce is also a fabulous complement to potato pancakes or latkes.
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Quick Applesauce
This quick homemade applesauce recipe makes a healthy snack or fruit dessert for kids. Applesauce is also a fabulous complement to potato pancakes or latkes.
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