You only need 5 or fewer ingredients to make these easy snack recipes (not including common pantry staples like salt, pepper, and oil). A simple and healthy option for a bite between meals or a quick energy boost. Additionally, each recipe is low in calories and saturated fat, and made with sodium-conscious ingredients to fit into diabetic-friendly eating patterns. Try his Chocolate and Hazelnut Energy Balls and Mini Frozen Yogurt Parfaits for hearty, delicious and nutritious snacks.
chocolate hazelnut energy balls
These energy balls combine nutty hazelnut flavor with rich chocolate. Chewy, with a slight crunch, and just enough sweetness to quench your midday or post-dinner sweet tooth.
All seasoned almonds
Grinding Everything Bagel Seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds.
creamy strawberry smoothie
For a quick and easy strawberry smoothie, you can’t beat this recipe. All you need is 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. You can use unsweetened milk for a creamier taste, your favorite yogurt, and optionally maple syrup or honey. Vanilla extract acts as a wonderful flavor background suitable for most fruits. Let’s blend!
mini frozen yogurt parfait
A mini yogurt parfait that is perfect for sweets. A bite-sized parfait made with raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries.
roasted butternut squash seeds
Don’t throw away butternut squash seeds. Bake it instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds are a great snack or salad topping. Enjoy plain or arrange with one of the variations below.
sous vide eggs
Sous vide gives slow-cooked eggs a jammy, creamy center that resembles a perfectly poached egg. Eat these eggs on their own for a hearty breakfast or snack, or serve them on toast or English muffins to make a simple eggs Benedict.
rosemary garlic pecan nuts
These flavorful, spiced nuts are perfect for snacking on, adding to a cheese board, or serving as a mini appetizer.
candied hazelnuts
Use these nuts in both sweet and savory dishes. Use it as a topping on tarts for a crunchy cinnamon kick, or break it up and sprinkle it on chicken salad. It’s delicious as is, but you can also change the flavor to suit different tastes. Instead of cinnamon, try adding a little garam masala for an Indian flavor, or pumpkin pie spice to spice up the fall season. You can also add a touch of red pepper to these flavor combinations for a spicy kick. Nuts make a great hostess gift or the perfect treat to include in care packages sent during college final exam season.
air fryer potato chips
Crispy air fryer potato chips have 60% less fat than store-bought ones. Sure, making potato chips in the airfryer takes a little more effort, but the end result is a salty snack that’s pretty healthy. Does it get much better than that?
Energy balls filled with peanut butter
Peanuts serve double duty in this easy snack recipe. Peanut butter creates a creamy center, while chopped roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch to the outside. We prefer to use natural peanut butter, which is a bit oilier and looser to create a gooey center. Dates add natural sweetness to this healthy snack. Use the remaining date mixture to seal the hole in the energy ball. Pack these snacks in your lunch box for a delicious morning or afternoon snack.
Homemade cheese crackers made with 4 ingredients
These cheese crackers are a super simple kitchen project that the whole family can get involved with. Kids will love rolling out the dough and making fun cracker shapes. Make one batch with cheddar, one batch with white cheddar, and one batch with garlic powder and cayenne pepper for spice.
Spiced roasted chickpeas
Learn how to roast chickpeas with this easy recipe. Coated with paprika and cumin, the chickpeas are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein.
pizza pistachio
Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese and gives playfully spiced pistachios a pizza-like flavor.
Almond butter and roasted grape toast
Slices of almond butter toast are topped with roasted grapes for a sweet, nutty flavor. His three-ingredient take on the classic PB&J makes this recipe a quick and delicious breakfast or snack.
homemade oven dried strawberries
Homemade oven-dried strawberries offer rich fruitiness and sweet and sour taste just by turning on the oven. Enjoy on its own, add to trail mix, or as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.
peanut butter date energy balls
This easy snack recipe doubles the savory flavor of ancient grain amaranth by combining it with peanut butter and flaxseed. The pitted dates add extra fiber while holding everything together. Eat these as a snack, a quick breakfast, or a healthier dessert.
Cinnamon apple chips with almond yogurt dip
Looking for a snack to satisfy your sweet tooth without disrupting your diet? Pack cinnamon-flavored apple chips in your lunch bag. Apples’ natural sweetness and high fiber content make them a smart choice for any diet, and the air fryer’s signature action adds fat-free crunch. Turn apples into something more delicious. Cutting almond butter with low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein to the dipping sauce and makes it even creamier.