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Running out of healthy snack ideas? These flavorful snack recipes will elevate your lunch to the next level. Whether you’re craving savory nuts and homemade crackers or sweet granola bars and fruit leather, there’s a snack for every taste bud in this line up. Recipes like our Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls and Soy Sauce Eggs can be made ahead of time, so you can easily pack your lunch throughout the week.
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Iced Lemon Cookie Energy Balls
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02of 22Super-Seed Snack BarsView RecipeThanks 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 pack well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
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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 pack well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
03of 22Mango Fruit LeatherView RecipeThis no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It’s perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home.
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Mango Fruit Leather
This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It’s perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home.
04of 22Soy Sauce EggsView RecipeTry this salty-sweet hard-boiled egg recipe as a swap for deviled eggs at your next party or as a midday snack. Or serve on top of your next ramen noodle bowl.
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Soy Sauce Eggs
Try this salty-sweet hard-boiled egg recipe as a swap for deviled eggs at your next party or as a midday snack. Or serve on top of your next ramen noodle bowl.
05of 22Muddy Buddy Energy BallsView RecipeJacob FoxThis fun take on Muddy Buddies wraps cereal, nut butter, chocolate chips and the signature powdered-sugar coating into an energy ball with just the right amount of sweetness. You can mix and match the cereal, butter and sweetener for a different flavor each time you make them.
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Muddy Buddy Energy Balls
Jacob Fox
This fun take on Muddy Buddies wraps cereal, nut butter, chocolate chips and the signature powdered-sugar coating into an energy ball with just the right amount of sweetness. You can mix and match the cereal, butter and sweetener for a different flavor each time you make them.
06of 22Everything-Seasoned AlmondsView RecipeJennifer CauseyGrinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.
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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.
07of 22Cranberry-Almond Granola BarsView RecipeThere are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they’re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
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Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars
There are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they’re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
08of 22Rosemary-Garlic PecansView RecipeJennifer CauseyThese savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.
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Rosemary-Garlic Pecans
These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.
09of 22Mango-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.
10of 22Spiced Chickpea “Nuts"View RecipeWhen roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super crunchy. They’re a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty cravings hit.
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Spiced Chickpea “Nuts”
When roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super crunchy. They’re a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty cravings hit.
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Seneca White Corn No-Bake Energy Balls
Nate Lemuel
12of 22Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel SeasoningView RecipeEverything bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that’s delicious any time of day.
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Pumpkin Seeds with Everything Bagel Seasoning
Everything bagel spices give these roasted pumpkin seeds an extra hit of flavor that’s delicious any time of day.
13of 22Garlic 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!
14of 22Cherry-Chocolate Chip Granola BarsView RecipeSkip the granola bar options at the grocery store–they’re easy to make at home! You can vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts and/or seeds for the chocolate, cherries and coconut in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
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Cherry-Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Skip the granola bar options at the grocery store–they’re easy to make at home! You can vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts and/or seeds for the chocolate, cherries and coconut in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
15of 22Homemade 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.
16of 22Savory 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.
17of 22Jonathan Perno’s Spiced Candied PecansView RecipeAt home or at Campo, the restaurant he oversees at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in Albuquerque, chef Jonathan Perno likes to welcome guests with spiced New Mexican pecans. You won’t see this in most spiced-nut recipes, but Perno blanches them to reduce some of the bitter tannins in the skin that can sometimes overwhelm the pecans' delicate flavor.
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Jonathan Perno’s Spiced Candied Pecans
At home or at Campo, the restaurant he oversees at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in Albuquerque, chef Jonathan Perno likes to welcome guests with spiced New Mexican pecans. You won’t see this in most spiced-nut recipes, but Perno blanches them to reduce some of the bitter tannins in the skin that can sometimes overwhelm the pecans' delicate flavor.
18of 22Homemade Multi-Seed CrackersView RecipeTurn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds–and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese.
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Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers
Turn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds–and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese.
19of 22Dried ApplesView RecipeThis healthy oven-dried apple recipe is perfect if you want to make dried apples at home and don’t have a dehydrator. Great for lunchboxes or as a snack, homemade dried apples are easy to make in the oven and are high in fiber and nutrients. To retain the fiber from the peels and to save time, we skip the step of peeling the apples first. We also skip coring–the star-shaped core makes a pretty shape in the center of each dried apple. For crispy apple chips, bake the apples about 1 hour more.
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Dried Apples
This healthy oven-dried apple recipe is perfect if you want to make dried apples at home and don’t have a dehydrator. Great for lunchboxes or as a snack, homemade dried apples are easy to make in the oven and are high in fiber and nutrients. To retain the fiber from the peels and to save time, we skip the step of peeling the apples first. We also skip coring–the star-shaped core makes a pretty shape in the center of each dried apple. For crispy apple chips, bake the apples about 1 hour more.
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Chile-Lime Peanuts
21of 22Apricot-Sunflower Granola BarsView RecipeEasy to make at home, these nut-free granola bars can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Simply vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the apricots and seeds in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
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Apricot-Sunflower Granola Bars
Easy to make at home, these nut-free granola bars can be adjusted to your taste preferences. Simply vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, seeds and/or chocolate chips for the apricots and seeds in this version. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best.
22of 22Pressure-Cooker HummusView RecipeCooking chickpeas from scratch is the best way to make your own hummus, but it can take hours to soak and cook them yourself. Enter the pressure cooker. Even without an overnight soak, your beans can be done in less than an hour, making this the ultimate last-minute appetizer option.
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Pressure-Cooker Hummus
Cooking chickpeas from scratch is the best way to make your own hummus, but it can take hours to soak and cook them yourself. Enter the pressure cooker. Even without an overnight soak, your beans can be done in less than an hour, making this the ultimate last-minute appetizer option.
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