16 Easy Snack Recipes: Healthy and Classic Snack Recipes

Need healthy snack ideas that are just as delicious as they are nutritious? Consider these recipes for making a variety of snacks at home.

1. 1. Strawberry-banana smoothie: For a kid-friendly, healthy snack, make this strawberry-banana smoothie. This is a combination of fresh strawberries, bananas, your choice of milk, yogurt, and any optional add-ins.
2. 2. Artichoke hummus: This is a veggie-loaded twist on the classic hummus dip. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and full of healthy fats. Serve with pita chips, bread, crackers, or veggies.
3. 3. Vegan peanut butter cookies: This vegan variation of the classic peanut butter cookie can be made with smooth or crunchy peanut butter. It makes use of vegan butter, coconut oil, and dairy-free milk. It can be made gluten-free by subbing out all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour. If a peanut allergy is of any concern, simply sub with tahini or almond butter.
4. 4. Double chocolate zucchini bread: Chocolate zucchini bread is a quick bread made with grated zucchini, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. It's the perfect way to sneak veggies into a chocolatey baked good and to use up a glut of zucchini in the summer season.
5. 5. Crispy chickpeas: Crispy, crunchy roasted chickpeas are a satisfying vegan, gluten-free alternative to packaged crackers and chips. Seasoned with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper, these tasty morsels are sure to satisfy your potato chip craving.
6. 6. Chia pudding: Chia seed pudding is a creamy dish made by combining dry chia seeds with milk or a non-dairy milk like cashew milk or almond milk. The chia seeds absorb the milk, developing a gel-like coating that gives the mixture a texture similar to tapioca pudding, rice pudding, or oatmeal. This basic pudding is perfectly paired with fresh berries, chocolate, honey, or maple syrup.
7. 7. Za’atar sweet potato fries: You can make these crispy treats without a deep fryer or an air fryer. Throw some kosher salt in with the other spices to get the most of all the flavors. Easy to reheat and with a half an hour cook time, this za’atar sweet potato fries recipe can make for a tasty, simple side dish.
8. 8. Popcorn: Skip the packaged microwave popcorn for a healthier homemade version of this classic snack. Add half a cup of corn kernels to a large stockpot. Pour in three tablespoons of vegetable oil. Place a lid on the pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and gently shake the pot back and forth. When all the kernels have popped, carefully pour into a large bowl and season with melted butter and salt.
9. 9. Chips and guacamole: If you have ripe avocados on hand, you can easily make perfect guacamole in just a few minutes. Some cooks make a simple guacamole of avocados mashed with lime and lemon juice and a little bit of sea salt; others add spices like cumin and vegetables like diced tomatoes and white onion. Serve with tortilla chips for a quick, healthy snack.
10. 10. Ants on a log: This classic after-school snack is made by slathering peanut butter on a piece of celery and garnishing it with raisins. For a sweeter variation, swap out the dried fruits for chocolate chips.
11. 11. Jalapeño poppers: A quintessential game-day snack, jalapeño poppers are made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with a mixture of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, chives, and garlic powder. Stuff the halved jalapeños with the cheesy mixture and top them with a dusting of panko bread crumbs. Bake them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about twenty minutes. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
    
12. 12. Chicken wings: Another game-day favorite, these easy oven-baked chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser. Bake dry-rubbed chicken wings in a 450-degree oven until the fat has rendered and the skin is crisp and golden, about thirty-five to fifty minutes.
13. 13. Banana bread: A homemade loaf of banana bread is beloved for a reason. This recipe can easily be adapted to include walnuts, pecans, dark chocolate chips, or dried fruits.
14. 14. Nachos: Whether you're putting out a spread for the big game, or simply need an afternoon snack, nachos never fail. Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet and top with veggies, chorizo (or vegan sausage), and a melting cheese such as queso Oaxaca. Place under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese is melted, then top with fresh ingredients: guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.
15. 15. Granola: Granola is a popular breakfast food that is easy to make at home and is infinitely adaptable. You can experiment with different mix-ins until you find your favorite granola recipe.
16. 16. Snack mix: A good snack mix has a little bit of everything. Mix equal parts of your favorite snacks into a single bowl, including pretzels, cereal, cashews, peanuts, almonds, chocolate candies, and dried fruits.

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