40+ Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids and Adults
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These easy Healthy Snack Ideas are for days when you need quick on-the-go snacks or healthy snacks to nibble on around the house. From no bake treats to healthy, naturally sweetened snacks. And everything in between!
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Whether you need on-the-go snacks or fast, easy ideas for snacking around the house, this list of Healthy snack ideas has something for everyone!
Top 10 Favorite Healthy Snack Ideas to Stock in Your Pantry
In addition to homemade naturally sweetened muffins and granola bars, these ingredients are handy for making homemade snacks and delicious as they are.
Here are my top 10 favorite ingredients to keep stocked in the pantry.
- Nuts: Almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios made delicious and healthy quick snacks.
- Dates and Dried Fruit
- Trail Mix in 1/4 cup measurements are easy to grab and go.
- Turkey Jerky
- Pretzels
- Nut and Seed Butter
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Whole Grain Crackers
- Fruit Crisps (like dehydrated bananas, apple crisps and more)
- Popcorn: prepackaged into individual servings
Healthy and Delicious Snack Ideas
These easy Healthy Snack Ideas are for days when you need quick on-the-go snacks or healthy snacks to nibble on around the house!
Easy Healthy Granola Recipe
This easy, healthy granola recipe is a whole grain, naturally sweetened nutrient-rich breakfast or snack that's easy to adapt with your favorite ingredients. A batch makes about 8 cups or 16 half-cup servings.
Healthy Zucchini Bread with No Refined Sugar
Healthy Zucchini Bread is a wake-up-to-a-new day, soft quick bread that contains no refined sugar, and is wholesome with fiber and lots of nutrients. And… it’s utterly delicious! Pair with a cup of coffee, and mornings suddenly become a bit brighter. And snacks become something to look forward to.
2 Minute Greek Dill Yogurt Sauce
This oh-so-simple Dill Yogurt Sauce is a delicious and creamy Greek tzatziki-influenced quick versatile dip for all things healthy and all things delicious. Perfect for entertaining and snacking. If you have 2 minutes, and 4 simple ingredients, this dip is ready to go!
Healthy Egg Bites Recipe
Quick breakfasts in the morning can still be healthy and delicious with this protein-rich easy-to-make Egg Bites Recipe made with fresh vegetables and herbs. Excellent breakfast on the go or as a healthy snack.
Easy Fruit Skewers and 1 Minute Yogurt Dip
Keep it healthy with these easy fruit skewers and 1-minute yogurt dip. Swap in your favorite in-season fruit!
Healthy Mediterranean Egg Muffins
These Mediterranean Egg Muffins are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy breakfast. Simple to make, perfect for making ahead and having ready for quick morning meals, or protein-rich snacks. Packed with healthy Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, they are a go-to in the mornings.
Healthy Pinwheel Sandwiches: Protein Veggie Wraps
This bright Pinwheel Sandwiches recipe is easy to make with a tortilla in 5 minutes or less! Packed with protein, healthy vegetables, and delicious flavors, they are perfect for healthy lunches and snacks. Or, wrap it up and take it to the park for an easy picnic favorite!
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats are an easy, healthy, protein-packed breakfast with 5 minutes prep and 6 ingredients. Naturally sweet, hearty, and utterly delicious.
Bacon Gouda Egg Bites Recipe (Muffin Tin Recipe)
This oh-so-simple Bacon Gouda Egg Bites recipe (inspired by Starbucks egg bites) is perfect for busy mornings or quick afternoon snacks. Made in a muffin tin, they’re perfect to make ahead, are freezer friendly, and awesome for quick bites during the day!
Frozen Yogurt Bark for Healthy Summer Snacks
This Frozen Yogurt Bark is a 3 ingredient, 5-minute healthy summer snack you'll want to have in your freezer all season. Super simple to make, this frozen treat is perfect for hot summer days.
Breakfast Cookies: Easy and Healthy Morning Starts
These healthy Breakfast Cookies are gluten-free, low in sugar... and taste amazingly good. Guilt-free soft and chewy cookies for breakfast!
Easy Homemade Applesauce: 3 Ingredients
This Homemade Applesauce is super easy to make, utterly delicious with fresh apples, and cooks in 15 minutes. Slightly sweet with hints of cinnamon. Absolutely yummy with only 3 ingredients!
Healthy Baked Oatmeal Cups
These healthy Baked Oatmeal Cups contain no refined sugar and are utterly delicious. Plus, you can make them 4 different ways to satisfy everyone. From apple cinnamon to blueberry, banana, or simply plain. Easy to make in about 30 minutes.
Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
This Greek Yogurt Banana Bread recipe is moist and sweet, and creamy. A perfect balance of ripe bananas, creamy yogurt, and vanilla. Made even sweeter with a dash of chocolate chips.
Swedish Pancakes Recipe
Make these easy and delicious Swedish Pancakes ahead, fill with nutella or fruit spread and then cut into pinwheels and store in the refrigerator for quick and healthy snacks.
Healthy Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips
Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips -- a healthy, energy boosting, chewy and soft homemade granola bar that's so much better than it's store-bought cousin.
Easy Oven Dried Apples: Healthy Snack
Crisp oven-dried apples are an easy and nutritious on-the-go snack, especially when they’re freshly harvested in the fall.
5 Minute Avocado Hummus
This Quick and Easy Avocado Hummus recipe is everything you love about guacamole and hummus in one, delicious bowl. It's smooth and creamy... and incredible!
Easy Fruit Salad
Nothing fancy here! Premake this delicious fruit salad and package into smaller containers for quick and easy snacks.
Peanut Butter Granola: Snackable Clusters
This super easy Peanut Butter Granola is made into healthy, whole grain snackable clusters. With no refined sugars, it is the perfect healthy snack, topping for yogurt, or for breakfast!
Crispy Curry Roasted Chickpeas for Delicious Healthy Snacks
These Crispy Curry Roasted Chickpeas are a favorite. They're easy, and make nutritious snacks or additions to salads and more. And... they're really, really good!
Blackberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles with Honey
These naturally sweetened Blackberry Greek Yogurt Popsicles are a yogurt fruit pop rich in protein and healthy nutrients and laden with flavor. Sweet and summery, these refreshing, kid-friendly frozen treats combine ripe berries, creamy yogurt, and sweetened with honey.
Homemade Crackers: A Healthy Oat Cracker Recipe
This homemade crackers recipe is a healthy oat cracker and super easy to make from scratch. Perfect for snacks and parties, it’s a crispy, savory cracker that’s full of flavor with no additives.
Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles: Healthy Summer Treats
These Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles are a refreshing and healthy summer-perfect snack or treat on a warm day. These creamy, delicious popsicles are super easy to make ahead and healthy at around 100 calories each.
Healthy Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These no-bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites are a healthy, easy to make, delicious bite of energy that takes more like a treat than a healthy snack.
Healthy Pantry Staple: Banana Oat Muffins
Banana Oat Muffins... a healthy pantry staple recipe to have on hand for busy mornings. Reminiscent of its cousin and comfort food classic, banana bread, these muffins are quick, hearty and filling. A perfect option for breakfast, snacks or brown bag lunches.
Healthy Zucchini Wedges
I’m always looking for healthy and easy sides, appetizers and snacks. With young people frequenting our house… snacks are always in demand. These Healthy Zucchini Wedges make easy all three!
Healthy Oatmeal Smoothie
This healthy Oatmeal Smoothie recipe is a simple and easy, energizing breakfast to whip up in minutes with ingredients you likely have on hand. Filled with healthy protein, it's a delicious morning drink packed with flavors you will love.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are the perfect way to celebrate zucchini season. Rich and dense and chocolaty muffins are so delicious, you'll want to make a double batch!
Banana Bran Muffins Recipe
Banana Bran Muffins are a healthy, easy-to-make, deliciously tender muffin made with bran cereal and bananas. And seasoned perfectly with hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
Easy Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe
It’s summer… and it’s strawberry season. Celebrate all things warm, bright, and fun with this incredibly simple Strawberry Bruschetta– the easiest summer appetizer, ever. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s delicious and pretty, perfect for all your gatherings this summer.
Peach Overnight Oats
Peach Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt is an easy, healthy, protein-rich breakfast with 5 minutes prep... and tastes like a breakfast version of peach pie! Naturally sweet, satisfying, and flavorful with fresh peaches and a hint of warm spices.
Easy Apple Pie Smoothie
Ready for a treat? This Apple Pie Smoothie is everything you love in apple pie, just healthier, and cold! Plus, it's a 3-minute treat, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple.
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins with No Refined Sugar
These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins contain no refined sugar and make the most delicious pumpkin spice muffins. Packed with the warm spices you expect, they are a no-guilt, healthier treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert in the fall.
Make Ahead Egg Bites in Muffin Tins
Breakfast is served with these easy and oh-so-delicious Mini Frittatas made 3 ways, with simple ingredients, savory flavors, and healthy vegetables. Simple to make in muffin tins, these frittatas will satisfy every eater in your crowd.
Easy Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
This Mediterranean Charcuterie Board is a simple, delicious meal that's incredibly easy to put together. Minutes to make and filled with healthy Mediterranean options for all your favorite gatherings, whether that be for parties, dinners on the patio, or picnics in the park.
Easy Cowboy Caviar: A Variation of the Original
This easy Cowboy Caviar, or Texas Caviar, is a fresh and simple dip or side dish that's ready in 15 minutes or less. Utterly delicious, it's perfect for picnics, BBQs, taco Tuesdays, or anytime you're craving flavor-packed, healthier food!
Easy Homemade Salsa with Pantry Ingredients
An easy, Homemade Salsa recipe, using pantry ingredients you may already have on hand. And it only takes about 1 minute to whip up.
5 Minute Refried Bean Dip Recipe
This Refried Bean Dip Recipe is a super simple 5 minute healthier party appetizer, that is creamy in texture, spicy to your preference, and packed with flavor bright and zesty flavor!
Everything Bagel Pretzels: Quick & Easy Party Food
Take your party pretzels to a new level and make Everything Bagel Pretzels. They are the quickest and easiest party food, and absolutely delicious. Made in minutes with 3 simple ingredients.
5 Minute Fall Crack (aka Fall Snack Chex Mix)
A quick and easy 5 minute Fall Crack Chex Mix recipe that's super simple and yummy. Packed with the sweet and salty flavors we love, it's a treat perfect for the season!
Easy Chewy Granola Bars with Dates and Pumpkin Seeds
These healthy and chewy Granola Bars with Dates and Pumpkin Seeds are a delicious and easy treat. Filled with wholesome ingredients, they're simple to make in about 10 minutes (plus setting time) with no oven needed!