8 Slimmed-Down Snack Hacks

Snack o’clock is an easy time to consume a ton of mindless calories and additive-saturated packaged foods. So skip super-sweet soda in favor of fresh citrus juice spritzed directly into sparkling water. Bypass sugary pre-made granola in favor of making your own with apple sauce. Or amp up chicken salad with Greek yogurt rather than mayo. 

This Food Network video shows you how to pull together eight smart, healthful renditions of snacks you already love.

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What’s your best homemade snack?