These healthy snack ideas will attract even the pickiest eaters. There are recipes for almost every type of diet and taste, making it easy for you and your family to stick to healthy eating habits. Need more healthy recipes? From healthy dinners to healthy breakfasts and even healthy meal prep ideas for the week, we've got you covered.
"It's a winner! So so easy to throw together and the taste is amazing! I halved the oil and still rate it five stars, so I'm sure the full-fledged version is even better.”
-Wish I Could Cook
"I'll admit that I was skeptical about these, but they're really good! They're healthy and filling. A great breakfast option if you're watching what you're eating or just trying to make healthier choices."
-Jonathan Melendez
"We loved these little babies! This has been my husband's favorite appetizer for years.”
-Chef PotPie
"I am giving this five stars because I think the recipe accomplishes a great deal, given the point of the recipe is to use healthier ingredients. I couldn't identify that there were beans in the cooked brownie. I think this is a good basic recipe that you could experiment a lot with.”
-Mareee
"This is one of my favorite things to order in Asian restaurants, but the homemade version gave me such satisfaction! The dipping sauces are essential, in my opinion.”
-canarygirl
"Great recipe for simple quick appetizer or snack. I'm looking forward to making it again and adding a few drops of Frank's hot sauce for a little zing and kick.”
- Lucky in Bayview
"I made this for a quick and easy starter, and it turned out great. Simple but elegant in flavor. Will make again!"
-bittersweetspice
"I left out the vanilla (I don't care for the raw alcohol), and then blended it all in a food processor until it was smooth as silk! Delicious!"
-Ab0523
"These are tangy, creamy, crunchy and delicious. I made them for a baby shower and since some were left over, I put them in a freezer bag and saved them. These are not just for appetizers anymore!"
-monicawf
“I am not a huge fan of most muffins (too sickly sweet for me), but these are great. I skipped the raisins and substituted a cup of chopped fresh (not dried, though that would work, too) cranberries. Also did not have buttermilk, so I used fat-free half and half instead, which worked perfectly. The batch made six large-sized muffins and nine mini muffins (minis take 10 minutes to bake).”
-Quite Contrary
"This was my first attempt at making jerky and was extremely pleased with the outcome. This is a very flavorful jerky, although we did omit the hot sauce and found it spicy enough for our taste. But if you are into spicy foods, I would definitely put it in.”
-SlipC
"What a great healthy snack this makes! I used cranberries, raisins and sultanas for the fruit and unsalted shell-roasted peanuts. It was delightful, and I could hardly stop myself from munching. I love how versatile this recipe is and think that I’ll make it often in the future trying different combinations of fruits and nuts.”
-Lalaloula
"This was so easy to make and turned out excellent. I used Egg Beaters, whole wheat flour, and Splenda. My bread pan is a little big, so I'd probably double the recipe next time. This is also excellent for French Toast!"
-aretina
“I made these this summer and just opened them this weekend. My kids ate three jars over the weekend. I used freeze dried dill and the garlic that is in a jar and already chopped up. To make sure they stayed crisp, I soaked them in ice and pickling salt for a couple of hours before putting them in a jar. They have an awesome crunch.”
-891756
"We grow our own jalapeños, and this year they were just huge! So this recipe was a perfect way to enjoy them. We are on a low carb diet so we could enjoy this recipe without all the guilt. My husband thinks that I am just wonderful for making these poppers anytime he wants!"
-lilgto1966
"Absolutely fabulous! I've given this recipe out many times. You'll be surprised at how much the cauliflower cooks down. This is INCREDIBLE tasting. The cooking is spot on. I sometimes add some crushed red pepper or a shake or two of garlic powder, but it's perfect just as it is.”
-RedVinoGirl
"Overall really good a simple directions, but I felt I felt there was a little too much flour. Next time I will reduce flour and add a little more peanut butter. I will most likely make them again.”
-Laurie C.
“Wow! Now I can have a muffin in any flavor I want in just a few minutes. No big batch to tempt me. This recipe seems very versatile. This is a cross between a muffin and a bowl of healthy cereal.”
-Inklady
“These nachos are sure to become a diet staple, especially for those Netflix nights in. You can serve them as a snack with Greek yoghurt, guacamole, mashed avocado or add some kidney beans, mince or chicken and bake with nutritional yeast for a healthy meal that doesn’t taste healthy at all. They make such a fantastic, easy and healthy snack or delicious and nutritious weeknight meal.”
-hello
“These brownies are as quick to make as they are delicious! A hefty dose of walnuts reinforces their lightly nutty flavor from the addition of almond flour. For dark chocolate lovers only.”
-norasingley
“Don’t be fooled by their size — these little bites pack a flavorful punch! Redolent of rich dark chocolate with a cinnamon kick, they’re topped with toasted coconut flakes and a touch of cayenne for spice.”
-norasingley
“I thought these had a very nice flavor and texture. I did use ground turkey, so I bet that helped with the moisture. They do need a sauce. I used hoisin sauce, since it was what i had on hand. I froze these after cooking and have been using them in pitas and on salad for lunches.”
-Patti OFurniture
“I’ll probably never eat another store-bought protein bar again. They turned out super delicious and even took some to the gym. All who tried them loved the taste and remarked how filling the bars were compared to store-bought ones.”
-teapot7
"Great tasting healthy breakfast cookie! Even the kids liked them! Next time, I'm going to cut way back on the cinnamon and put in more vanilla and some orange zest to compliment the dried cranberries I used in place of the raisins.”
-Marg CaymanDesigns
“I thought it was the best hummus I have ever had the pleasure to have tasted. The only thing I did to change it was pour boiling water on my chickpeas a couple of times and stirred them around a bit to get the skins off. The skins float to the top. It may take a wee bit more time, but it allows for a creamier hummus.”
-cinderelladressmaker
"These granola bars are delicious and have some healthy ingredients ,too! I make these up for a quick bar to run on for my husband before work and for my son in the car. I use sunflower seeds instead of pecans, cashews, etc. Love them!"
-chelseywhitfield
"This worked great! I wish I had known about this recipe years (well, decades) ago. I used tape and it was done in two minutes and 30 seconds.”
-Lucky in Bayview
"This is very good and much better than the usual cream cheese- or peanut butter-stuffed celery. I used black olives in place of the green olives (just personal preference) and loved the addition of walnuts. I took these to a party, and all of them were eaten in no time."
-CookingONTheSide
"I made these at New Year and should have tripled it — they vanished so quickly. I know I will make these often all throughout the year."
-Nelly
“In a matter of minutes, combine some simple pantry ingredients, and with microwave magic, this eggy, sliceable loaf with cheese and herbs can be yours!”
-norasingley
"I made this and thought it tasted like apple pie. My mom and brother also thought they tasted delicious. Instead of slicing, I diced my apple.”
-GodsGirl54
"This recipe is so easy to make and tastes so yummy! It’s a perfect healthy breakfast or snack and fun to eat. I loved it!”
-Lalaloula
"These make for a great presentation and are light and delicious. I used Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream and I served half on the cucumbers as stated and the other half in hollowed out cherry tomatoes.”
-Jules127
"These are so yummy, so easy to make and so good for you. Everyone loved them.”
-curlytoplg
"Fantastic recipe for a busy night. It’s quick and easy-to-make, full of flavour and doesn’t create much waste.”
-Leggy Peggy
"These bars are wonderful! I wish I could give them 10 stars! I added two scoops of whey protein, 1/4 cup of wheat germ and a 1/4 cup of sesame seeds. I take them to work for my afternoon protein snack. One of the ladies at work offered to pay me to make them for her! This recipe is a real keeper!”
-BigNanc
"Great recipe. I used sweet potato, butternut squash, corn and even pureed broccoli the first time, and my 12-month-old would eat three at a time. For the next batch I'm using carrots, butternut squash and green beans.”
-Alorcoy
"These are amazing! I have never baked with spelt and thought I would try this recipe. I didn't really know what to expect and I was so happy with the results. The flavour and texture are so good that I can't believe there's no oil in this recipe. I will definitely make these again... and probably double the batch!"
-Canadian Baker
"These were very tasty! I upped all the quantities to use an eight-ounce block of cream cheese. They were much better after chilling overnight. I used cilantro/jalapeño-flavored flour tortillas. I didn't even mind the celery in them (and I hate celery).”
-flower7
"Love these! I've made them a few different ways so far and they've come out great each time. Refreshing and delicious.”
-shadowgirl...
“I liked this a lot. I made it as written and it served two nicely. I served it with home made tortilla chips, and I think it would also be good with pita chips. I was a little concerned about the mint, but decided to stick to the recipe and was glad I did as the mint and ginger play off each other very well.”
-Debbwl
“This is the third recipe of my feta dips that I have posted, and I can't rank which one is my favorite. They are all very good and very healthy.”
-Nadia Melkowits
"This is exactly what I hoped it would be! Hubby loved it too, and he sure is excited that a great snack can also be healthy! Don't judge the flavor before you bake it — it had a funny taste that disappears once baked. I've noticed that in a few vegan recipes the baking fixes everything."
-Kydnew
"Wonderful artichoke dip! Best of all, it takes only minutes to make! I loved the extra flavor from the fresh basil and garlic. I used low-fat sour cream and I only had 1/2 cup of fresh parmesan, so I made up the other 1/2 cup with shredded Swiss cheese.”
-Parsley
"These crackers had a great flavor. I made mine from regular almond flour and they were much darker in color than the ones shown. They froze really well, too!"
-alene1
“This was great. I used whole foods 360 organic hot sauce and it was awesome. I had no problem getting the crumbs to stick. I did cook for 28 minutes to get the consistency i wanted.”
-Lazy vegan
"This is a great basic recipe. I suggest ‘playing’ with it and trying out different combos. My favorite is to follow this exact recipe but add a small can of puréed pumpkin, a little more low-carb sweetener than suggested and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. I am blown away by the moist, bread-like texture and how well the flavors mingle together."
-Christy Lou Sturman
“Delicious! I like these broken up on a Caesar salad or just to nibble on their own. Great low-carb snack!"
-mums the word
"This dip is delicious. I do recommend 1 small change though. Raw garlic is really strong, so I recommend using either roasted garlic or sautéing it a bit before adding it to the recipe. I'm sure once it spends time in the fridge it will mellow out, but if you're serving it immediately, definitely cook the garlic.”
-danakscully64
"Made this using pears instead. Excellent! The kids love it."
-sherri.kirby
"The texture is more muffin-like than that of a cookie. Nevertheless, they are great-tasting and so healthy too!”
-Geniale Genie
“This cookie comes out soft on the inside, so some might call it a biscuit cookie. Either way, it's great when you're not eating carbs.”
-Masharitos
"This is really good! At first I didn't think it would be enough cauliflower, but there are so many other things in this salad (eggs, celery, bacon, etc.) that is does make a fair amount.”
-Angela T.
“I’m so glad I found this recipe. I make it once a week. I experiment with different flavors. They are good with everything. My guests love them. I started to freeze them. With a little toasting they are as good as new. Fabulous recipe!”
-lindea
"Just loved all the flavours from the herbs and the cheese, and then that crispy asparagus is so lovely and fresh. I did microwave my asparagus, though, so it made for a quick and easy breakfast.”
-ImPat
"Nice flavor. I added a little dash of hot sauce and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. I really like this dip. It doesn’t taste low-fat. It’s just plain delish."
-Clean Plate Club
"I made this dip for a wedding shower this weekend, and it was awesome! A little strong smelling (because of the garlic), but everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Be prepared, though — this recipe makes a lot!”
-Kiwii
"Delicious! I loved the combo of flavors. It was very reminiscent of my favorite muffuletta sandwich. The red pepper added just the right amount of bite. The only change I made was adding about a tablespoon of chopped roasted red bell pepper for a bit of visual interest.”
-appleydapply
"Our family had friends over, and I anticipated it would be something that only the adults would be interested in. However, I should have doubled it because even the very pickiest child wanted more.”
-ftcollins4
"Thumbs up to someone for adding a basic recipe. Not only do beginner cookers need to know this, but some of us can use a refresher at times, too!"
-Little Old Me
"Holy cow! These are good! The only substitution I made was to use peanut butter in place of the almond butter. Absolutely delectable!”
-Salialto
"Delicious avocado pudding! Love the idea of adding protein powder.”
-Mia in Germany
“I love versatile little recipes like this. The next morning I loaded them into eight-inch flour tortillas, added cheese and we had our breakfast wraps!”
-twissis
“I really liked this recipe. I love the dill flavor. I am on Weight Watchers and take dip and fresh veggies everyday with me for lunch. I will add this to my rotation.”
-Ycooks2
"Awesome! It’s super easy and quick to make, requires few ingredients and is delicious. I’m looking forward to making this again!"
-Torricus
"I used chunky peanut butter and the orange marmalade — very tasty! This is really fresh and was terrific on my toast.”
-Nif_H
“This is my take on a popular salad served a lot at potlucks, salad bars and tailgate parties. It's simple to make and healthy, too!"
-weekend cooker
"Excellent! I'm not usually crazy about deviled eggs, but this was wonderful. I omitted the cilantro because I had none (it's hard to get here). Also, I didn't use mayonnaise but used 1 more tablespoon of tahini, instead, which worked perfectly.”
-Mia in Germany
“These turned out really yummy. I followed the recipe to a T, except I didn't sprinkle any sugar on top. I used my stand mixer to mix everything. It turned out wonderfully."
-Max S.
“I made this very simple recipe twice for the two of us to enjoy as a very late-night snack (well, more than just a snack, really). It was absolutely delicious and comforting! Definitely something to make again, whether for early morning or late night!”
-Sydney Mike
"These are very good! They come together easily and quickly, and they will be gone tomorrow, since we had them for dessert tonight and my husband is taking them to work tomorrow! I toasted some coconut, whirled it in the food processor and rolled them in it. I'll make these again.”
-Chef PotPie
“These are simple and require things I usually have on hand. I added a light drizzle of agave nectar and an even lighter sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg. Vanilla extract or maple syrup are other options. You can go in many directions with this snack."
-COOKGIRl
“I wanted some tuna fish without bread one night and whipped one of these up. It makes a great snack or platter.”
-Danceswithskillets
