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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
If you deal withinsulin resistance, the condition can lead to an increased risk of high blood pressure, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent or reverse insulin resistance, including regular exercise, adequate sleep and making adjustments to your diet. These snacks are a great option to incorporate into your day, as they’relower in sodium, saturated fat, carbs and calories, which can support healthy blood sugar levels. Try options like our Blueberry Cobbler Energy Balls and Almond-Date Bars for a healthy bite to stave off hunger between meals.
01of 20Dark Chocolate Cashew ClustersPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers,These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make—they take just 15 minutes. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist.View Recipe
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Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers,
These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make—they take just 15 minutes. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist.
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02of 20Blueberry Cobbler Energy BallsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallDried blueberries, oats and pecans come together in these energy balls to give you a bite-size taste of blueberry cobbler. You can use almond butter for a nuttier taste or sunflower butter for something mellower to bind them together. They’re ready in just 30 minutes and can be stored in your fridge or freezer for a quick grab-and-go snack.View Recipe
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Blueberry Cobbler Energy Balls
Dried blueberries, oats and pecans come together in these energy balls to give you a bite-size taste of blueberry cobbler. You can use almond butter for a nuttier taste or sunflower butter for something mellower to bind them together. They’re ready in just 30 minutes and can be stored in your fridge or freezer for a quick grab-and-go snack.
03of 20Almond-Date BarsThese no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal. For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates. Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school.View Recipe
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Almond-Date Bars
These no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal. For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates. Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school.
04of 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 crispy 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 crispy 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.
05of 20Banana-Blueberry Protein MuffinsPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylissThese super-moist and tender muffins get a protein boost with the addition of cottage cheese and peanut butter. The banana, which adds natural sweetness, doesn’t overpower the flavor of the blueberries. For a different twist, try raspberries or chopped apples.View Recipe
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Banana-Blueberry Protein Muffins
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss
These super-moist and tender muffins get a protein boost with the addition of cottage cheese and peanut butter. The banana, which adds natural sweetness, doesn’t overpower the flavor of the blueberries. For a different twist, try raspberries or chopped apples.
06of 20Lemon, Mint & White Bean DipEatingWellPaired with veggies, crackers, pitas or pretzels, this quick, healthy dip made with cannellini beans is a great snack. If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas are a good substitute.View Recipe
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Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip
EatingWell
Paired with veggies, crackers, pitas or pretzels, this quick, healthy dip made with cannellini beans is a great snack. If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas are a good substitute.
07of 20Peanut Butter Stuffed Energy BallsPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Joshua HogglePeanuts do double duty in this easy snack recipe: peanut butter makes a creamy center while chopped roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch to the exterior. We prefer to use natural peanut butter, which is a little oilier and looser, to help create the gooey center. Dates add a natural sweetness. Enjoy these bites for a morning or afternoon snack.View Recipe
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Peanut Butter Stuffed Energy Balls
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle
Peanuts do double duty in this easy snack recipe: peanut butter makes a creamy center while chopped roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch to the exterior. We prefer to use natural peanut butter, which is a little oilier and looser, to help create the gooey center. Dates add a natural sweetness. Enjoy these bites for a morning or afternoon snack.
08of 20Dark Chocolate Almond ClustersPhotographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekThese bite-size dark chocolate almond clusters blend dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack. Stick to the three ingredients we list here, or add dried cherries or toasted coconut for a little variety.View Recipe
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Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These bite-size dark chocolate almond clusters blend dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack. Stick to the three ingredients we list here, or add dried cherries or toasted coconut for a little variety.
09of 203-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel ChipsThese potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip, and they’re the perfect snack to make when you have potatoes to peel! They can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning. Simply toss them with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel Chips
These potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip, and they’re the perfect snack to make when you have potatoes to peel! They can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning. Simply toss them with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.
10of 20Tomato-Zucchini SalsaEatingWellThis easy, veggie-packed dip makes a healthy snack. Capers add a nice brininess. Serve the salsa with pita chips or tortilla chips.View Recipe
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Tomato-Zucchini Salsa
This easy, veggie-packed dip makes a healthy snack. Capers add a nice brininess. Serve the salsa with pita chips or tortilla chips.
11of 20Cheddar-Apple Cracker BitesThis simple snack comes together in just 5 minutes. The sweetness of the Fuji apple balances well with the Cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for three thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re looking for a more cheesy bite.View Recipe
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Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites
This simple snack comes together in just 5 minutes. The sweetness of the Fuji apple balances well with the Cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for three thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re looking for a more cheesy bite.
12of 20Popcorn CauliflowerIn this vegetarian spin on popcorn chicken, caramelized cauliflower gets a crunchy, savory pretzel-pecan coating for a delicious family-friendly snack. Serve it straight from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce.View Recipe
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Popcorn Cauliflower
In this vegetarian spin on popcorn chicken, caramelized cauliflower gets a crunchy, savory pretzel-pecan coating for a delicious family-friendly snack. Serve it straight from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce.
13of 20Air-Fried Cinnamon Apple Chips with Almond Yogurt DipKaren RankinOn the hunt for a sweet treat? Try these cinnamon-laced apple chips. Apples deliver natural sweetness and a handsome amount of fiber, and the air fryer transforms them into something altogether more delicious, thanks to its signature move—adding fat-free crunch. Cutting almond butter with low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein to the dipping sauce, as well as extra creaminess.View Recipe
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Air-Fried Cinnamon Apple Chips with Almond Yogurt Dip
Karen Rankin
On the hunt for a sweet treat? Try these cinnamon-laced apple chips. Apples deliver natural sweetness and a handsome amount of fiber, and the air fryer transforms them into something altogether more delicious, thanks to its signature move—adding fat-free crunch. Cutting almond butter with low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein to the dipping sauce, as well as extra creaminess.
14of 20Spice-Roasted ChickpeasSalima BenkhaltiThese paprika- and cumin-coated roasted chickpeas are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They are great for snacking on.View Recipe
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Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Salima Benkhalti
These paprika- and cumin-coated roasted chickpeas are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They are great for snacking on.
15of 20Cranberry-Almond Energy BallsAli RedmondThese energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, they come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness, respectively.View Recipe
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Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls
Ali Redmond
These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, they come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness, respectively.
16of 20Super-Seed Snack BarsThanks to a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia seeds, these healthy snack bars are packed with protein, fiber, minerals and healthy fats. Because these bars travel well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.View Recipe
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Super-Seed Snack Bars
Thanks to a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia seeds, these healthy snack bars are packed with protein, fiber, minerals and healthy fats. Because these bars travel well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
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Seneca White Corn No-Bake Energy Balls
Nate Lemuel
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Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls
19of 20Air-Fryer Sweet Potato ChipsThinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. Using the air fryer means the chips have much less oil than fried chips, which cuts down on calories and fat.View Recipe
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. Using the air fryer means the chips have much less oil than fried chips, which cuts down on calories and fat.
20of 20Flourless Blender Zucchini MuffinsThe batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect easy snack. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.View Recipe
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Flourless Blender Zucchini Muffins
The batter for these healthy gluten-free zucchini muffins comes together in a flash in your blender. And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect easy snack. The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
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