Our Favorite All-Star Snacks

These recipes are a cinch to make and will keep you powered up when you’re on the go!

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Giada makes her own chewy bars with a mixture of peanut butter, oats, slivered almonds and miniature chocolate chips.

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Napa "Road" Mix

Dried fruit, nuts, sesame sticks and crackers make this mix a chewy and crunchy choice that's easy to package and store.

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Thyme-Roasted Marcona Almonds

Ina's easy almonds are deliciously salty and make an elegant snack for any party.

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Spiced Nuts

Ellie's healthy snack features a variety of nuts and seeds. The mixture gets a hint of sweetness from maple syrup and a touch of spice from curry powder and cayenne pepper.

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French Onion Dip and Chips

Rachael's from-scratch onion dip gets great flavor from sauteed onions, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Serve her dip with veggie chips, carrots and zucchini.

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Hummus in a Hurry

Alton's easy hummus comes together in just 15 minutes thanks to canned chickpeas and a food processor.

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Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt

Use a mandoline to get super-thin cuts of potato and beets before frying them in vegetable oil. Giada sprinkles the finished chips with minced garlic, rosemary and salt.

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Warm Spiced Vanilla Popcorn

Popcorn is a low-fat, high-fiber treat that Melissa's whole family loves. Just a hint of sugar and some coconut oil add a lot of flavor for the calories.

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Polenta Pizza Bites

These polenta mini pizzas are a treat that Melissa feels great about giving her girls. Tailor them according to your taste (and what you happen to have in the pantry)!

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White Bean Dip

Rachael uses canned cannellini beans plus a few fresh herbs to make this easy dip in just 15 minutes.

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Chocolate "Sundae" Ice Pops

Melissa loves making frozen pops with fruit purees and juices, but these are her favorite because they are creamy, chocolatey and decadent.

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Blue Cheese Dip for Veggies

Lemon juice and parsley add bright flavor to this creamy dip that incorporates crumbled blue cheese into a sour cream and mayo base.

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Garlicky White-Bean Dip

When guests show up unexpectedly, Brian's easy dip is ready in minutes.

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Soft Pretzels with Queso Poblano Sauce and Mustard Sauce

Bobby makes two dippers for his homemade soft pretzels: Go traditional with mustard sauce or Southwestern with queso poblano.

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Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons

These Mexican-inspired wontons from a New Jersey reader won the Chairman's Corn Challenge in Food Network Magazine.

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Extra-Creamy Hummus

For an extra-creamy hummus, mix chickpea flour with water and cook to make a paste. Then mix in tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and any other flavorings for an impressive dip.

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