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Healthy snacking made simple

Preparing healthy snacks for yourself or your kiddos shouldn't take a lot of time and ingredients. Here are several suggestions for snacks that are quick and easy to make—plus one refreshing drink.

Snacks that satisfy

Salsa crunch. Dip whole-grain tortilla chips in zingy salsa. Yum!

DIY trail mix. Combine plain, air-popped popcorn; unsalted nuts; and raisins.

Veggies with hummus. Carrot sticks, bell peppers and cauliflower are dippable and delicious.

Ants on a log. Spread peanut butter on celery sticks; top with raisins for naturally sweet fun.

Spiced apples. Sprinkle cinnamon over apple slices.

Cheese quesadilla. Melt low-fat cheese inside a rolled-up, whole-wheat tortilla.

Water with a twist. Add a citrus or cucumber slice to chilled water.

Reviewed 1/13/2025

Sources

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Nifty After-School Snack Ideas." https://www.eatright.org/food/planning/meals-and-snacks/nifty-after-school-snack-ideas.
American Heart Association. "Healthy Snacking." https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/add-color/healthy-snacking.
MyHealthFinder.gov. "Healthy Snacks: Quick Tips for Parents." https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-snacks-quick-tips-parents.