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★★★★★ 5 from 3 Reviews

50+ Easy & Delicious Healthy Snacks

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Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes
May 13, 2021 (Updated: July 16, 2021)
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These healthy snacks are the perfect quick and easy bite to fuel you during your day! From sweet to savory, you’ll find a new recipe to try!

Healthy snacks are a must-prep in my house. I mean, we’ve all been there when we reach that mid-afternoon slug and we start reaching for something sweet or salty or just something to power us through. Enter: this list of 50+ recipes for healthy snacks to keep in your back pocket.

I love me some healthy snacks that I can stash away in the back of my fridge or in my pantry for when the moment strikes.

From sweet to savory, here you’ll find your new favorite healthy snack recipe! I’m covering all the bases from dips to smoothies, bars to balls.

If you love roundup posts for inspo, check out my recipe for 50+ gluten free dessert recipes!

Healthy Snacks to Try

Table of Contents:

  • Bars
  • Smoothies
  • Healthy Dips
  • Crunchy Snacks
  • Energy Balls

Healthy Snacks: Bars

1. No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

This is an overhead image of peanut butter cheerio bars. The bars are cut and sprinkled in salt. The bars sit on a white piece of parchment paper.

No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are so easy to make and only three ingredients!! These cheerio bars will be your new favorite snack!

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2. Chewy Granola Bars

This is an image of a stack of chocolate chop granola bars on a white piece of parchment paper and white background.

These Vegan Granola Bars are made with chewy oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. They’re only four ingredients, no bake, and naturally sweetened!

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3. No Bake Almond Butter Bars

This is a side view of a chocolate almond butter bar with a bite taken out of it. The bar sits on a white piece of parchment paper and is sprinkled with salt. More bars are blurred in the background.

Almond butter bars are an easy no bake vegan treat! Made with only a handful of ingredients this is a quick gluten free snack for everyone!

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4. Cashew Gingerbread Squares

This is a stack of four bars drizzled with nut butter. This image is included in a roundup for 50+ healthy snacks.

These Cashew Gingerbread Squares are the most delicious and easy sweet snack! They’re only a handful of ingredients, vegan, gluten free, and paleo!

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5. Seedy Sunbutter Bites

This is an overhead image of small sunflower seed butter squares half dipped in chocolate. This image is included in a roundup of 50+ recipes for healthy snacks.

Seedy Sunbutter Bites are the perfect quick snack to prep ahead of time. Loaded with good for you ingredients like hemp hearts and chia seeds, these little bites are the perfect healthy snack to tide you over until your next meal.

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6. No Bake Almond Butter Blondies

Easy and delicious No Bake Almond Butter Blondies made from only a handful of ingredients!! They’re vegan, low glycemic, gluten free, and so fun!

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7. Creamy Crunchy Peanut Butter Bars

The best no bake bars ever!! These creamy crunchy peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert, and snacking in between!

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Healthy Snacks: Smoothies

8. Raspberry Smoothie

This is an overhead image of a raspberry smoothie in a glass on a white counter. Fresh raspberries are at the top and bottom of the image.

This raspberry smoothie recipe is full of sweet berries, banana and kale. It’s blended into a smooth & creamy smoothie perfect for breakfast!

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9. Cherry Smoothie

This is an overhead image of a glass on a white counter. Inside the glass is a cherry smoothie topped with puffed quinoa. More puffed quinoa is scattered on the white counter. Another glass filled with cherry smoothie is in the top right corner of the image.

This cherry smoothie is made with frozen dark cherries blended into a perfectly sweet drink that only takes 5 minutes to make.

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10. Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Revamp your smoothie game with this Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie! It feels super indulgent but is actually packed with healthy, nutritious ingredients!

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11. Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Delicious and refreshing smoothie that will remind you of your favorite childhood flavors! Love this easy low carb and gluten free breakfast smoothie!

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Healthy Dips

12. Edamame Hummus

This is an overhead image of a white bowl with light green edamame hummus in it. The hummus has black sesame seeds and oil drizzled on top. A piece of pita bread is dipping into the hummus toward the top of the bowl. The bowl sits on a white counter with more piece of pita bread and black sesames on the counter.

Edamame hummus is a fun alternative to your traditional chickpea hummus! Seasoned with toasted sesame, this vegan dip has a delicious flavor!

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13. Sesame Tahini Hummus

You’ll love this extra sesame flavor in this easy, five ingredient Sesame Tahini Hummus! It’s fluffy, smooth, creamy, and so delicious!

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14. Pumpkin Cashew Queso

This Pumpkin Cashew Queso is the easiest non-dairy Mexican cheese sauce! It’s only a handful of ingredients, vegan, and such a crowd pleaser!!

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15. Vegan Queso

This queso is the easiest non-dairy Mexican cheese sauce! It’s only a handful of ingredients, vegan, and such a crowd pleaser!!

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16. Garlic Artichoke Dip

When you’re ready for a break from hummus, this Garlic + Artichoke Dip is such a tasty and fun recipe! Only a few ingredients and makes the perfect snack!

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17. Spicy Chipotle Hummus

You’ll love this Spicy Chipotle Hummus recipe! So easy to make and flavorful! It’s perfect for making for meal prep snacking or a perfect party appetizer!

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18. Cotija & Corn Guacamole

The only guacamole recipe you’ll ever need!! I’m obsessed with the grilled corn and crumbled cotija in this Cotija + Corn Guacamole recipe!!

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19. Pistachio Poblano Dip

Switch up your hummus habit and try this roasted and creamy Poblano Pistachio Dip! It’s such a fun, unexpected combination of flavors and will have you coming back for that double dip!

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20. Easy Whipped Feta

Whether you need to bring something to a summer potluck or just want something new to spread on your sandwiches, this Easy Whipped Feta Dip is perfect!

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21. Eggplant Red Pepper Baba Ganoush

You’ll LOVE this Eggplant Red Pepper Baba Ganoush! It’s the perfect balance between sweet and savory and packed with veggies! So easy and delicious!

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22. Vegan Cashew Ranch Dip

This recipe for vegan ranch dip is simple, very creamy, and made with cashews. This ranch dip is the perfect dairy free appetizer or snack!

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23. Horseradish Beetroot Dip

Horseradish Beetroot Dip is vibrant, flavorful, and made with wholesome ingredients. It’s the perfect appetizer or nutritious snack.

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24. Healthy Funfetti Dip

This is an overhead image of funfetti dip with rainbow sprinkles. Graham crackers are dipped in the bowl on the right hand side. The bowl sits on a white counter with more rainbow sprinkles scattered around the bowl.

Healthy Funfetti Dip is an easy dessert to throw together in under 10 minutes. It’s gluten free and made with better for you ingredients!

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Fun, Savory, Crunchy Snacks

25. Sweet Sesame Roasted Cashews

These Sweet Sesame Roasted Cashews are perfect sweet and salty snack made with only four ingredients! It’s a delicious low sugar treat everyone will love!

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26. Double Chocolate Granola

Easy and delicious recipe for homemade Gluten Free Double Chocolate Granola that is packed with protein and healthy fats but feels super indulgent!

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27. Low Carb Nutty Granola

You’ll love this homemade Low Carb Nutty Granola! It’s so easy to customize and use your favorite nuts and seeds! It’s gluten free and paleo-friendly!

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28. Apple Chai Granola

This oat free and grain free Apple Chai Granola screams autumn with delicious clusters of pecan, pumpkin seeds, and dried apple. A new fall favorite!

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29. Nacho Kale Chips

These Nacho Kale Chips are the most perfect crispy, crunchy snack! They are so flavorful and fun and are the perfect healthy snack you can feel good about!

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30. Parmesan Jalapeño Zucchini Chips

Parmesan Jalapeño Zucchini Chips are perfectly cheesy, salty, and spicy!! I love snacking on these easy, low carb, keto, and gluten free chips!

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31. Cheesy Jalapeño Crackers

Add these Cheesy Jalapeño Crackers to your charcuterie board! It’s nice to have a low carb and gluten free option with a spicy kick to dip with!

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32. Cinnamon Coconut Chips

These sweet Cinnamon Coconut Chips are the perfect snack or topping for your smoothie or ice cream! They refined sugar free, vegan, paleo, and gluten free!

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33. Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas

This is an overhead view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl.

Air fryer chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack to make in 15 minutes! They’re great to throw on top of salads or snack on as is!

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34. Jicama Fries

This is an image of a hand holding a jicama fry dipped in ketchup. A plate of jicama fries with a small bowl of ketchup is blurred in the background.

Keto jicama fries are crispy, low carb, and can be made in your air fryer or oven. This healthy comfort food will be your new favorite snack!

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35. Cheesy Almond Flour Crackers

This is an overhead image of a small green bowl filled with square orange crackers. More cheese crackers are scattered on the white counter around the green bowl.

Crisp yet soft-baked cheesy almond flour crackers are made with only 2 INGREDIENTS! This is an easy, gluten free and keto crackers recipe.

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36. Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Fries

Keto Zucchini Fries are crusted with parmesan cheese and baked to perfection! They make a perfect low carb and gluten free snack!

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37. Coconut Crusted Green Beans

Move over french fries!! These Coconut Crusted Green Beans + Cashew Dip are such a fun appetizer or side dish that will leave everyone wanting more!

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38. Coconut Crusted Avocado Fries

These Coconut Crusted Avocado Fries are such a fun and unexpected appetizer! Perfect gluten free and low carb recipe for your next party!

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Healthy Energy Balls

39. Vegan Gingerbread Bliss Balls

hand holding a gingerbread bliss ball with a bite taken out

Gingerbread Bliss Balls are vegan, gluten free, & a festive holiday snack! Made with cocoa butter, almond flour, and warm gingerbread spices!

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40. Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Balls

Make these easy one bowl Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Balls for your next lunchbox snack or travel treat! They’re gluten free, vegan, and so delicious!

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41. Turmeric Maca Bliss Balls

You’ll love these delicious gluten free + vegan Turmeric Maca Bliss Balls!! They’re packed with superfoods, so it’s a snack you can feel good about!

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42. No Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Balls

Crunchy No Bake Peanut Butter Balls made with puffed quinoa are the perfect sweet treat! They’re the perfect vegan + gluten free snack!

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43. Cinnamon Roll Bliss Balls

These cinnamon roll bliss balls are perfect snack or sweet treat! They’re packed with protein and healthy fats that will energize you and keep you full!

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44. Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Energy Balls

These Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Energy Balls are a perfect afternoon pick me up! They’re packed with protein + healthy fats for a fun, nutritious snack!

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45. Healthy Cake Batter Energy Balls

Healthy Cake Batter Energy Balls are coated in sprinkles and guaranteed to bring the smiles! They’re no-bake and naturally gluten free!

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46. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bliss Balls

Your kids (and you!!) will love these gluten free + paleo Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bliss Balls!! They’re perfect for keeping in your fridge for a quick breakfast and easy snacks!

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47. Tahini Cookie Dough Truffles

Make these No Bake Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles for a satisfying vegan and gluten free snack! This easy dessert will be a family favorite!

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48. Cookie Dough Bites

This is an overhead image of a small white bowl of raw cookie dough balls. A couple cookie dough balls are on the white counter next to the bowl, one with a bite taken out. Chocolate chips are scattered on the counter.

No Bake Cookie Dough Bites is egg-free, edible, and vegan! They are the perfect quick bite to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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49. Banana Bread Buckeyes

My kids LOVE these vegan and gluten free banana bread buckeyes!! Really fun and delicious way to use those spotty bananas for a tasty snack!

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50. Monster Cookie Energy Balls

This is an overhead image of a small bowl filled with peanut butter and oat energy balls with rainbow candies pressed into them. The bowl sits on a white counter with more energy balls sitting on the counter around the bowl.

Energy balls are a delicious and nutritious snack to stash in your fridge. They’re a quick and easy, kid-friendly treat for busy days.

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This is an overhead image of pistachio energy balls on a white piece of parchment paper. One energy ball has a bite taken out of it. Recipe

50+ Easy & Delicious Healthy Snacks: Pistachio Oat Energy Balls

These healthy snacks are the perfect quick and easy bite to fuel you during your day! From sweet to savory, you’ll find a new recipe to try!

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★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
Prep: 5 minCook: 0 minTotal: 5 min
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Servings: 10 balls 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar (honey or maple syrup also works)
  • flakey salt for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Place the pistachios and oats in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds until chopped up and combined. 
  2. Add the agave to the food processor and process again until the mixture balls up and comes together. 
  3. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and process again for another 10 seconds. 
  4. Use a cookie scooper to scoop put 10 – 12 balls onto a piece of parchment paper or plate. 
  5. Use your hands to squeeze mounds and roll them into balls. 
  6. You can sprinkle with additional flakey salt, if desired.
  7. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3 days and then store in the fridge for about 1 week.

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 61
  • Sugar: 6.7g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 1.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.5g
  • Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 1.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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  1. AvatarSumit Singh says

    Posted on 5/20/21 at 7:32 am

    Everyone likes tasty and healthy snacks. This is a nice article as it gives information about 50 such snacks. People will definitely like this article. Monster cookie energy balls and peanut butter and jelly smoothie are particularly awesome. Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 5/20/21 at 8:44 am

      Aw thanks for the comment. I’m so happy you found it helpful! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarSora says

    Posted on 5/22/21 at 9:42 am

    Soooo good!

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 5/26/21 at 9:09 am

      Yay!! I’m so happy you loved them!! xo

      Reply
  3. AvatarSora A says

    Posted on 6/3/21 at 2:24 pm

    AMAZING!!! 

    Heading to Trader Joe’s for pistachios so I can make them again! 

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 6/3/21 at 3:46 pm

      Ah they’re one of my faves!! I need more pistachios in my life 🙂

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