39 Healthy Snacks – Easy Snack Foods To Munch On Without Guilt (sweet, salty, low carb and desserts!)
As you’ve probably noticed by the recipes here on my blog – I sure LOVE me some comfort food… and LOVE my carbs. Gimmee a pasta dinner every day of the week and I’d be VERY happy!
But it’s time to start eating a bit healthier… or at least choose HEALTHIER snack options throughout the day. So…let’s look at some simple healthy snack recipes to help us all enjoy our snacks WITHOUT guilt.
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I’m really not good at the eating healthy / low carb lifestyle thing. While I’m not trying to lose weight, I do want to eat healthier and remove some of the junk food from my life.
And since it’s a New Year, the hubby WILL be going low-carb again – so that means I will too (well, kinda haha!)
I have a few Go To Low Carb Snacks that I know how to make (translation: they’re EASY recipes) – and the hubby loves them.
Low Carb Pizza
– 1 Cup Mozzarella
– 1/4 Cup Parmesan
– 1 Egg
Mix all together, season as desired. Flatten out of parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Top with pepperoni. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Or, take that same recipe and turn them into Pepperoni Pizza Chips!
Just drop your cheese/egg mixture onto parchment paper in individual circles and top with pepperoni!
Cucumber Ranch Snack Bites
Cut up cucumbers, put in a baggie, pour in some Ranch powder, seal and shake!
TIP: Keep a baggie of these in the fridge at all times. It’s SO much easier to choose them when they’re already made (and oh my, they are SO good COLD!)
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
– 16 ounces cream cheese
– 2 TBS ranch mix
– 1 Cup cooked chicken
– 1 Cup shredded cheese
– 4 Slices cooked bacon
– 6 Low Carb tortilla wraps (I use these)
Super good AND, if you’re in a hurry…
use canned chicken and bacon bits.
High Protein Snacks
Here’s a really helpful cheat-sheet of high-protein healthy snacks for lunch – perfect for on the go or to take to work!
Go ahead and save that to Pinterest so you have the list – it will come in handy when you’re out of ideas of simple healthy lunches or high-protein snacks to make!
Or – if you’re looking for some protein packed lunches to make and take – or simple pre-made healthy snacks to keep in your fridge:
Alrighty, let’s look at more DELICIOUS snacks that are good for ya!
Healthy Snacks
If you're trying to eat healthier this year (like we are), it is SO much easier to achieve your goals when you have simple healthy snacks to munch on.
These recipes below are for all types of healthy snacks - from sweet treats to salty snack foods.
The recipes are not in any particular order, but they are ALL super yummy and perfect snacky-snacks for when you NEED a snack!
This protein banana bread is a healthy snack that is so easy to make. With protein from greek yogurt, eggs and protein powder, this simple gluten free banana bread is perfect to meal prep for the week!
Giant 5-Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are flourless, gluten-free, dairy-free and easy to make with one bowl. These simple yet delicious healthier peanut butter cookies are wholesome enough to be considered better for you yet delicious enough to be a delightful treat.
These baked Cinnamon Apple Chips are made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar. They make a tasty, healthy snack your whole family will love!
Watermelon Fries are the ultimate healthy snack - especially with the sweet and tangy strawberry yogurt dip!
This peanut butter granola bars recipe is so EASY! The best no bake peanut butter granola bars recipe without honey, that tastes just like honey roasted peanuts.
Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas is a quick and easy recipe to cook bananas, perfect for a special breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a healthy dessert!
It's super easy to pan fry a banana and uses items you probably already have. Gather the 3 simple ingredients, grab a skillet, and get ready to gobble up this delicious banana recipe in 10 minutes!
Healthy peanut butter snack cake is refined sugar-free, made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour and maple syrup, and packed with peanut butter flavor!
This is an easy yogurt bark recipe…the perfect healthy dessert or snack idea for everyone who loves sweet cold things like ice cream. It’s great refreshing treat for kids and grown-ups!
These low carb cheese sticks also have the added benefit of filling the occasional need for keto-friendly convenience foods. I like to make a double batch and store some in the freezer for later use. They can be cooked from frozen, so if I keep some on hand then I’m never more than about ten minutes away from cheesy, melty awesomeness.
Looking for a delicious snack for the whole family, quick and easy to prepare? I‘ve got just what you need. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Roll Ups is a recipe for a perfectly tasty and healthy snack.
Yogurt bark is a terrific, easy Greek yogurt dessert idea! You only need 4 main ingredients to make this frozen yogurt bark recipe(plus optional toppings, such as sliced banana) and about 15 minutes of prep time.
These no-bake homemade Take 5 Candy Bites are a lightened-up take on my favorite candy bar with pretzels! They’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients. Plus, they’re low in added sugar and can be made gluten-free.
Date Energy Balls are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fat. All you need are some dates and nuts, a few extras, and a food processor, and you’ll be rolling up these healthy snacks in a few minutes.
This Sweet and Salty Frozen Yogurt Bark is so simple to make, and is a delicious, healthy treat for the whole family. Swirled with peanut butter then topped with crunchy gluten-free pretzels and chocolate chips.
Make these homemade easy cereal bars as a quick and healthy breakfast or snack recipe the whole family will love!
These 3-ingredient candied grapes are the perfect Sour Patch swap. Satisfy your cravings with healthy green grapes frozen and turned into nostalgic sour candies!
These no bake Energy Bites come in 10 different flavors so you’ll never get bored. You can whip up a batch of these in just minutes, and they’re a great healthy snack. From there, your fridge and freezer will be loaded with quick grab-and-go healthy snacks. Each of the 10 recipe flavors is gluten-free, dairy-free, and can be vegan as well. These also make a perfect bite-sized treat for dessert with just enough sweetness.
Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites - These bites are addicting, spicy (to some), and surprisingly fantastic! Grab your favorite dip and let's dip in!
These bell pepper nacho boats sub in low-carb bell peppers for ordinary carb-laden tortilla chips, allowing you to slash the carbs and calories.
This Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado is stuffed with a flavorful southwest mixture of tuna, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro. No mayo necessary here! It's the perfect healthy lunch.
While you won’t mistake these for potato chips, they are an excellent swap for when you’re trying to cut back on carb-heavy snacks and work some extra veggies into your life. They’re paleo-friendly, keto, naturally gluten-free, vegan, and they pretty much fit perfectly into every possible diet since they’re only made with zucchini, oil, and salt.
Sweet fruit salsa gets paired with cinnamon and sugar tortilla chips for a light dessert or breakfast treat. Loaded with diced apples, kiwi, strawberries and raspberries, you’ll feel good about eating this healthy snack!
These strawberry cookies are a healthy and wholesome recipe that needs just four ingredients to make. Thick, chewy, and bursting with berries, they bake in just 12 minutes.
This easy, cheesy and delicious keto friendly recipe is made with just 4 ingredients: mozzarella, parmesan, an egg and garlic powder. That may not sound like much, but it’s the perfect combination needed to make the best low carb snack you’ll ever eat.
Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins are a deliciously moist and lightened-up muffin recipe made with canned pumpkin, applesauce, and cinnamon. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Healthy, nutritious pizza bites that come together in just 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients!
A creamy pineapple layer swirled with a fresh strawberry puree. You’re going to LOVE this easy fruit popsicle recipe! (Gluten Free, Vegan, Paleo)
These protein brownies are super fudgy, gooey, and need just four ingredients to make! No flour, no eggs, and no butter needed - a yummy guilt-free dessert.
Simple healthy 3-ingredient Baked Sweet Potato Chips Recipe, perfect for snacking! You won’t miss regular potato chips when you try this healthy alternative!
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries are a tasty, healthier option for fries. And they're made with less than five ingredients. Gluten Free & Vegetarian.
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