Chickpeas are good for so much more than just creamy homemade hummus. (Though that's definitely a good use of them!) They also make for a particularly good, fiber-ful salty snack and are infinitely adaptable based on what you've got in your spice cabinet.
When you need a little energy boost, these peanut butter bites will give you new life. We wanted these protein balls to taste a little bit like cookie dough, so we added some mini dark chocolate chips. Skip them if you're trying to limit sugar.
A handful of these tasty nuts curbs hunger pangs, but they’re more than just a snack. Try these chopped up as a crunchy topping on your favorite roasted vegetables or atop a spoonful of vegan yogurt.
Making your own apple chips is extremely easy—even without a fancy dehydrator. Our best tips for success are to pick the crispest apples you can (think Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, not Red Delicious or Fuji) and slice them as thinly as possible.
This chocolate bark is endlessly adaptable. Feel free to customize and make it your own, but don’t forget the flaky sea salt—it'll help pull all the flavors together.
To make Korean kimbap, you will need seaweed (kim or gim), freshly cooked rice (bap), and a bamboo sushi mat. Take note that while they look alike, kimbap is not technically sushi: Sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar, and kimbap rice is drizzled with a bit of sesame oil for a fragrant and savory curve.
Want freshly popped popcorn in a flash? Try this easy stovetop technique! The resulting popcorn is light and crisp—all it needs is your signature popcorn seasoning.
Known as horiatiki, this traditional Greek salad is made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and feta. The easy dressing is a mixture of red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil.
We like our eggplant-based baba ghanoush GARLICKY. If you don't (or are worried about having garlic breath around coworkers), skip grating the raw clove in at the end. Without it, you'll have a more subtle (slightly sweet) garlic flavor that will still make everyone very, very happy.
If you love sushi, onigiri is a must-try: a humble rice ball accented by a variety of fillings, wrapped in roasted seaweed (nori), and perfect for snacking or a light meal. Onigiri is open to customization and experimentation too—try one of our filling options, or create your own.
With only two foundational ingredients, these keto-friendly chips are so easy to make! Crispy and salty, they're just what we crave when 3 p.m. snack time rolls around. We seasoned ours with chili and garlic powder but you can keep it simple with salt and pepper, or use any of your favorite seasonings.
Getting tired of making the same ol' chicken breast recipe? Shake up your routine with these easy and delicious lettuce cups. Loaded with crunchy fresh veggies and flavorful marinated chicken, all you need is a squeeze of lime juice to tie everything together.
Sure, no one can resist a bowl of potato chips, but they can be a little boring. Switch things up by making these delicious, healthy, and absolutely gorgeous sweet potato chips. The natural, earthy sweetness of the potatoes add an another dimension of flavor that is lacking from a regular potato chip.
To make blueberry’s gentle sweet-tart flavor pop in a healthy smoothie, you’ll need to add a few things to make it taste more like itself. Our triple berry smoothie utilizes creamy banana, but what happens if you really don’t like that tropical essence? Add nut butter instead, and you'll have a yummy mid-day treat that'll keep you going till dinner-time.
Nothing beats a perfectly boiled egg, but short of sacrificing an egg and cracking it open, it can be difficult to know when that egg is perfectly cooked. Rest assured, we have a few tricks to get you that perfectly soft- or hard-boiled texture you're after.
Much like our Parmesan cauliflower bites, these little guys have just enough crunch and flavor to keep us going. Craving salt but avoiding chips and unhealthy snacks? These sticky-spicy bites will save the day.
Pumpkins are pretty amazing. You can carve them, roast them, serve them savory or sweet. One of their best (and often overlooked) attributes is their seeds! They’re super easy to prepare and make a seriously delicious snack. They're great prepared super simply, roasted with salt and melted butter, but the variations are completely endless, so get creative.
Not only are are Brussels our favorite veggie side, they're now our favorite salty, crunchy snack! We love this garlic-Parm variety dipped in Caesar dressing, but ranch wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Bite-sized deviled eggs get a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious, and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
We love a good, crispy sweet potato fry. Though the oven-baked variety is great, these air fryer fries get even crispier, are healthier, and take way less time! Paired with our favorite 3-ingredient secret sauce (use vegan or low-cal mayo!), we can't think of a better snack.
Some call it Cowboy Caviar; others call it Texas Caviar. Different names, same idea, and lots of variations—we love ours for how delicious and health-supportive it is. Black-eyed peas contain vitamin K, black beans aid in lowering blood pressure, and avocados contain omega-3 fatty acids.
You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini for snacking and easier packing in lunch boxes for emergency work snacks.
If you haven't experienced the flavor combo of prosciutto + melon, get on it STAT. It's the ultimate in sweet and salty that will keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.
These are so easy to make at home, and you can control what goes in them! Switch this recipe up with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Just make sure to chop large nuts or fruit into small pieces - this helps keep the granola bars together.
We've got a surprising secret to making fudgy brownies that are actually good for you—black beans! You won't even be able to tell they're in there, meaning you can eat these healthier sweets guilt-free.
