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Think snacking is unhealthy? Think again! Get your snack on with one of these good-for-you recipes. Savory or sweet, each of these snacks includes some ingredientsthat can help reduce inflammation, like nut butters, chickpeas, berries and more.And becausechronic inflammationcan cause pain in your joints and even keep you from maintaining a healthy weight, you’ll want to have a couple of these tasty bites on hand for when you’re feeling peckish. Recipes like our Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark and Avocado Hummus are healthy ways to stay satisfied between meals.
Think snacking is unhealthy? Think again! Get your snack on with one of these good-for-you recipes. Savory or sweet, each of these snacks includes some ingredientsthat can help reduce inflammation, like nut butters, chickpeas, berries and more.
And becausechronic inflammationcan cause pain in your joints and even keep you from maintaining a healthy weight, you’ll want to have a couple of these tasty bites on hand for when you’re feeling peckish. Recipes like our Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark and Avocado Hummus are healthy ways to stay satisfied between meals.
01of 21Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy BarsView RecipeDates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein—thanks to peanut butter and peanuts—as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars
View Recipe
Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars. Each square serves up a hearty dose of protein—thanks to peanut butter and peanuts—as well as fiber from rolled oats. Kids will love the chewy bites with crunchy nuts.
02of 21Avocado 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.
03of 21Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt BarkView RecipeGreek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips and then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips and then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
04of 21Peanut Butter Energy BallsView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThese 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
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
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.
05of 21Lemon-Blueberry BarsView RecipePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisSweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
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Lemon-Blueberry Bars
Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Sweet and tangy, these satisfying bars are great for dessert, a snack on the go, or as a treat tucked into a child’s brown-bag lunch. Plus, they’re packed with everyone’s favorite antioxidant superfood: blueberries.
06of 21Garlic HummusView RecipeThis garlic hummus recipe couldn’t be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away!
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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!
07of 21Almost 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 serving as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.
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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 serving as an appetizer or healthy snack with tortilla chips and veggies.
08of 21Peanut Butter Blueberry Energy BallsView RecipeJamie VespaThese healthy energy balls made with peanut butter, chocolate and dehydrated blueberries deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They’re no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins—for example, other dried fruit or chopped nuts—in place of the chocolate chips and blueberries.
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Peanut Butter Blueberry Energy Balls
Jamie Vespa
These healthy energy balls made with peanut butter, chocolate and dehydrated blueberries deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They’re no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins—for example, other dried fruit or chopped nuts—in place of the chocolate chips and blueberries.
09of 21Raspberry-Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt BarkView RecipeJason DonnellyA thin layer of honey-sweetened Greek yogurt is topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest and then frozen and broken into chunks for a colorful snack or healthy dessert that kids and adults will love.
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Raspberry-Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt Bark
Jason Donnelly
A thin layer of honey-sweetened Greek yogurt is topped with fresh raspberries and lemon zest and then frozen and broken into chunks for a colorful snack or healthy dessert that kids and adults will love.
10of 21Roasted 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.
11of 21Chickpea Snack SaladView RecipeTed CavanaughTake 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.
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Chickpea Snack Salad
Ted Cavanaugh
Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.
12of 21Mango-Date Energy BitesView RecipeSweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
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Mango-Date Energy Bites
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
13of 21Savory 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.
14of 21Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana BitesView RecipeThese bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet.
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Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites
These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet.
15of 21Peanut Butter-Oat Energy BallsView RecipeCarson DowningSweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
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Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls
Carson Downing
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
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Homemade Oven-Dried Strawberries
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless
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Peanut Butter-S’mores Greek Yogurt Bark
Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh
18of 21Air-Fryer Crispy ChickpeasView RecipeAir-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying.
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Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying.
19of 21Roasted 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.
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Peanut Butter-Date Energy Balls
21of 21Salted Coconut-Caramel Energy BallsView RecipeA blend of dates, sunflower seed butter, salt and vanilla make these bites surprisingly reminiscent of salted caramel—both in taste and texture. Unlike our ultra-easy mix-and-match basic energy ball recipe, you’ll need a blender to make a paste for the base of these balls, but the extra effort is oh-so-worth it for the sweet and satisfying result.
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Salted Coconut-Caramel Energy Balls
A blend of dates, sunflower seed butter, salt and vanilla make these bites surprisingly reminiscent of salted caramel—both in taste and texture. Unlike our ultra-easy mix-and-match basic energy ball recipe, you’ll need a blender to make a paste for the base of these balls, but the extra effort is oh-so-worth it for the sweet and satisfying result.
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