These healthy snack recipes are fresh, colorful and loaded with nuts, grains, fruits and veggies. If you’re looking for ways to get a little extra nutrition into your diet, there’s sure to be a sweet or savory healthy snack on this list to help keep the hunger away!
I love a good snack and so do my children. Of course, they prefer the not so healthy ones but what if they didn’t know it was good for them? I am a fan of recipes that look sinful however double as a healthy alternative to the cookies and sweets.
Here are 52 healthy snack recipes that are so mouthwatering delicious you (and your kids) won’t even blink an eye that they ARE good for you. They’re full of colorful veggies, protein packed nuts, healthy grains and more!
Enjoy these recipes guilt free and I won’t tell (if you don’t) your kiddos that they are good for them. Our secret.
52 Healthy Snack Recipes
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Bell Pepper Nachos
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Fruit Pizza Crackers
- Lemon Blueberry Energy Bites
- Peanut Butter Energy Bites
- Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip
- Fruit Kabobs
- Monster Cookie Energy Balls
- Mexican Fruit Cups
- Baked Broccoli Tots
- Baked Banana Chips
Why is it important to have a healthy snack?
Snacks are important because they provide you with needed energy during the day, and can keep you from overeating at meals. Healthy snacks are particularly important because they provide your body with nutrition and will keep you full longer than an unhealthy snack which may be full of sugar and fat.
- Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
- Ranch Hummus
- Sweet Potato Toast
- Baked Cauliflower Tots
- Energy Cookies
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
- Apricot Fruit Leather
- Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
- Berry Swirl Frozen Yogurt Bark
What is a healthy snack?
A healthy snack typically contains some combination of fruit, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. I typically find that snacks with a protein component help me feel full the longest. Healthy snacks are a great way to make sure you’re getting your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
- Caprese Skewers
- Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
- Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
- Apple Slice Cookies
- Baked Sweet Potato Chips
- The Best Beef Jerky
- Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Bites
- Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks
- Apple Donuts
- Rainbow Fruit Cups
- Baked Apple Chips
- Paleo Gummies
- No Bake Almond Granola Bars
- Avocado Shrimp Salsa
- Turkey Roll-Ups
- Healthy Granola Parfait
- Homemade KIND Bars
- Chili Lime Almonds
- Easy Refrigerator Pickles
- Peanut Butter Fruit Dip (recipe below!)
- Pickled Crudite Platter
- Airplane Warm Nuts
- The Ultimate Veggie Toast
- Superfood Chocolate Quinoa Bark
- Herb Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites
- Salted Chocolate-Dipped Mandarin Oranges
- Garlic Edamame
- Healthy 5 Minute Berry Frozen Yogurt
- Healthy No Bake Unicorn Bites
- One Minute Healthy Low Carb Brownie
- Peanut Butter and Berry Toast
Fresh fruit is the ultimate healthy snack, but sometimes you crave a little more than a basic apple or banana. This easy peanut butter fruit dip has just a handful of ingredients and is ready in minutes. It’s got protein packed Greek yogurt and peanut butter with a touch of honey for added sweetness. This peanut butter fruit dip is great paired with apples, bananas, berries and more!
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
Serves 4
8 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
fresh fruit for serving
Place the yogurt, peanut butter and honey in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit for dipping.
Debra Hawkins says
Those pin wheels look absolutely amazing! I am going to have to try out so many of these for the opening ceremonies!
Angie says
These look delicious! I need to keep more healthy snacks on hand now that the boys will be staying with us more often.
Anosa says
Snacking is my weakest link, I am loving all of these idea, such a lovely roundup I need to try a few of these
Ricci says
I am always on the lookout for a good snack. I need to try some of these!!
My Teen Guide says
What a gold mine of recipes! I have always wanted to learn how to make baked banana chips! Now I can make some to enjoy. Thanks for sharing all the links to these yummy healthy snack recipes!
Kita Bryant says
I don’t think I will ever need any more snacks. This is an aweseome list, Sara!
Tim B says
What a great list of healthy snack ideas! The zucchini pizza is my favorite!
Sarah Bailey says
What a great selection of snacks! I am loving the sound og the Healthy Blueberry Muffins I definitely need to give those a try!
Sandy N Vyjay says
You cannot do without snacks. Especially during those in between times when hunger pangs gnaw. It is good to have something nice and healthy and these are indeed a wonderful list of snacks to refer to. I will keep this as a resource to dive into from time to time.
rika says
So many great recipes! My kids and I always pack healthy snacks, from nut, yogurt to fresh fruits.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
So many things to choose from, who could possibly pick just one! I got hungry as soon as I saw the blueberry muffins, was virtually starving by the time I got to the dip.
Sarah Honey says
We are big snackers. So many great snack ideas. Not sure which to try first.
Pam Wattenbarger says
I am definitely a snacker. These sound like some great healthy snacks!
Heather says
These look so good! The best part is that they are healthy! I’ve often thought about getting a dehydrator just so that I can dry fruits for later use.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Wow, what a great round up of healthy snack recipes. I am always looking for something healthy to snack on besides fresh fruit.
Carol Cassara says
I’ve been looking for recipes like this ever since I started my whole 30 diet last year! I think this list is super helpful and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes!
Amber Myers says
All of these look fabulous. I do try to eat healthier, and I’d be happy with any of these snacks. They don’t SEEM healthy, you know, even though they are. I’m starting with those chocolate oranges!
candy says
There will be tons of different fun food being made and served this weekend. Wonder how many pounds of hot wings and meatballs will be served, along with veggie trays.