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43 Healthy Snacks That Will Satisfy Any Craving

Updated on March 28, 2024

When you’re looking for a quick bite between meals, it’s good to have options. Sweet, salty, spicy, crunchy: whatever you’re in the mood for, these recipes can help you keep your healthy eating goals on track and provide you with good-for-you nutrients to keep you satisfied.

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Snacks are an important part of healthy eating. Think of them as mini meals that help provide you with nutrients you may have missed out on during your regular meals. Snacks can also help fuel your workout, power you through an afternoon slump at work or keep your family from indulging in too many sweets and treats. (Yes, there are healthy snacks that even kids will love!) Want to stock your kitchen with a few wholesome options? With these recipes you’ll be whipping up everything from trail mix and better-for-you cookies to a host of dips to pair with your favorite raw vegetables.

Start with Whipped Tofu Dip. This simple method of pureeing firm tofu results in a silky smooth and airy dip or spread with an exceptionally creamy texture, similar to hummus. The addition of nutty garlic confit – slowly roasted garlic in a bath of olive oil – kicks the flavor up a notch with a nutty sweetness, while a generous squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkling of lemon zest provide some brightness. Serve with crudités.

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Spiced Edamame

Edamame is tossed with chili powder, red pepper flakes, oregano and salt for a twist on the popular Japanese snack.

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Almond Cherry Pepita Bars

This completely plant-based fruit-and-nut snack has a light and chewy texture that comes from brown rice cereal and syrup. Dried cherries give it a burst of sweet-tart flavor that’s balanced by flaky sea salt, almonds and pepitas. Wrap them individually for a satisfying snack that can be made ahead and taken on the go.

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Strawberry Daifuku

Daifuku are a popular wagashi (Japanese confection) consisting of the chewy rice-flour dough known as mochi wrapped around a sweet filling. Anko (sweet red bean paste) is one of the most common fillings, here paired with strawberries (ichigo). Enjoy this sweet with a cup of green tea. And remember that the mochi coating is very chewy, so savor your daifuku in small bites.

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