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If you’re in need of tasty snack ideas to help keep you satisfied between meals, save these recipes ASAP! Every serving contains at least3 grams of fiber, which helps keep you energized and feeling fuller. Plus they’re packed with probiotic and/or prebiotic foods to support a healthy gut microbiome. With recipes like our Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites and our Gut-Friendly Snack Mix, you’ll have plenty of options to mix up your snack routine while taking care of your gut.
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Gut-Friendly Energy Balls
These Fig Newton–inspired energy balls feature chewy figs just like the original snack bar. Here, we combine them with dates, almond butter and fiber-boosting oats for a gut-healthy snack to start your morning or beat an afternoon slump.
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Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
These lemon-blueberry frozen yogurt bites filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile too—swap out the blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for a different twist with the same health benefits.
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Gut-Friendly Snack Mix
This curried cashew snack mix features toasted edamame—a prebiotic food that sets the stage for a healthy gut. A combination of spices and red curry paste brings flavor and heat to this grab-and-go snack. To keep the spice level on the mild side, you can swap out the red curry paste for yellow.
04of 20Crunchy Roasted ChickpeasDiana ChistrugaTry this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber.View Recipe
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Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Diana Chistruga
Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber.
05of 20Cottage Cheese Snack JarPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.View Recipe
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Cottage Cheese Snack Jar
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
06of 20Anti-Inflammatory Energy BallsPhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren OdumDrawing inspiration from the flavors of Cherry Garcia, these chocolate-cherry date energy balls are a tasty tribute to the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor named after Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Packed with chunks of dark chocolate and dried tart cherries, they’re not only delicious but also contain polyphenols, a nutrient found in cherries that can help suppress inflammation.View Recipe
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Anti-Inflammatory Energy Balls
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
Drawing inspiration from the flavors of Cherry Garcia, these chocolate-cherry date energy balls are a tasty tribute to the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor named after Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Packed with chunks of dark chocolate and dried tart cherries, they’re not only delicious but also contain polyphenols, a nutrient found in cherries that can help suppress inflammation.
07of 20Roasted Buffalo ChickpeasSoaking 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.View Recipe
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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.
08of 20Nut & Berry ParfaitIn this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.View Recipe
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Nut & Berry Parfait
In this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
09of 20Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CakesAlexandra ShytsmanPeanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.View Recipe
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Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes
Alexandra Shytsman
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.
10of 20Garlic HummusThis garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!View Recipe
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Garlic Hummus
This garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!
11of 20Apple with Cinnamon Almond ButterWith a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack features a tasty combination of crisp apples and creamy almond butter.View Recipe
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Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter
With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack features a tasty combination of crisp apples and creamy almond butter.
12of 20Everything-Bagel Crispy ChickpeasCrispy, salty and packed with everything-bagel goodness, these crispy chickpeas are a delicious, healthy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or tossed into a salad for added crunch. Look for “everything bagel seasoning” in the spice aisle; it’s now available in most supermarkets.View Recipe
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Everything-Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
Crispy, salty and packed with everything-bagel goodness, these crispy chickpeas are a delicious, healthy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or tossed into a salad for added crunch. Look for “everything bagel seasoning” in the spice aisle; it’s now available in most supermarkets.
13of 20Edamame with Aleppo PepperWith fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.View Recipe
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Edamame with Aleppo Pepper
With fruity undertones and a slight cumin taste, Aleppo pepper gives this healthy protein snack some satisfying flavor.
14of 20Easy Black Bean DipThis creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.View Recipe
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Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand.
15of 20Everything-Seasoned AlmondsJennifer CauseyGrinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.View Recipe
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Everything-Seasoned Almonds
Jennifer Causey
Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.
16of 20Toasted Paprika ChickpeasToasted chickpeas are now a popular vegan snack, but why spend extra money buying them at the health food store when you can easily make them yourself? They’re delicious as a snack but also make a wonderful salad topping.View Recipe
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Toasted Paprika Chickpeas
Toasted chickpeas are now a popular vegan snack, but why spend extra money buying them at the health food store when you can easily make them yourself? They’re delicious as a snack but also make a wonderful salad topping.
17of 202-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice CreamWhir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.View Recipe
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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
18of 20Guacamole with Bell Pepper DippersSkip tortilla chips and get a healthy dose of vitamin C when you use bell pepper as a dipper for guacamole in this quick snack recipe.View Recipe
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Guacamole with Bell Pepper Dippers
Skip tortilla chips and get a healthy dose of vitamin C when you use bell pepper as a dipper for guacamole in this quick snack recipe.
19of 20Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted ChickpeasRoasting 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.View Recipe
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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.
20of 20Tropical Fruit & Nuts SnackWith 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, this healthy packable snack can help you feel full until your next meal.View Recipe
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Tropical Fruit & Nuts Snack
With 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, this healthy packable snack can help you feel full until your next meal.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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