5 Healthy Snacks You’ll Actually Want to Eat
This delicious collection of easy-peasy snacks is too simple to pass up — meaning you can get back to a busy schedule in no time. From a crunchy trail mix to a fresh take on chocolate-dipped fruit, you’ll find something to please the pickiest eaters: kids and grownups alike.
1. Power Up Trail Mix
This simple trail mix can be easily customized to include your favorite items. In a large bowl, combine ½ cup each of almonds, walnuts, cashews, dried cranberries, yogurt-covered raisins and banana chips, plus ¼ cup each of toasted coconut flakes and dark chocolate chunks. Gently stir until well combined. Portion in resealable bags or store in an airtight container.
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2. Salted Dark Chocolate Kiwi Slices
Sweet kiwi and salted dark chocolate are healthy ingredients to satisfy any sweet tooth. Peel kiwi and cut into slices. Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-second intervals, stirring frequently. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip half of each kiwi slice in chocolate and place on parchment. Sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until hardened, and refrigerate any leftovers.
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3. Caprese Turkey Roll-ups
For a low-carb, make-ahead snack, start by laying out 2 stacked slices of low-sodium, skinless deli turkey. Place slices of fresh mozzarella, roma tomato and fresh basil leaves on top. Carefully roll up the turkey around the other ingredients. Keeping the roll seam-side down, secure with toothpicks and slice into bite-size pieces. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and refrigerate any leftovers.
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4. Frozen Yogurt-covered Fruit
These yogurt fruit pops are sure to please. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix plain greek yogurt and a squeeze of honey until well combined. Dip skewered pineapple, strawberries and bananas into the yogurt, then place on parchment. Top pineapple with dark chocolate shavings and toasted coconut; top strawberries with chopped pistachios and chia seeds; top bananas with drizzled peanut butter. Freeze until ready to enjoy, and freeze any leftovers.
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5. Protein Energy Balls
Nut butter, flax and chia seeds pack these energy bites with plenty of protein. In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups old-fashioned oats and ¾ cup cashew butter. Add 2 tablespoons each of honey, chia seeds and ground flax seeds, plus ½ cup each of mini dark chocolate chips and dried fruits (cranberries and chopped dates work well). Stir until well combined, then roll into golf ball-size balls. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.