8 Healthy Snacks That Are (Almost) Too Good To Be True
Snacking doesn’t typically count as an actual meal, but if it did, it would be our favorite meal of the day. We love munching between breakfast, lunch, and dinner — and let’s not forget between dinner and breakfast. But, it can be tough to find good snacks that are healthy. Ahead, find easy recipes from around the web that will keep you satisfied without reaching for the chips and candy.
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Apple “Cookies”
We are completely obsessed with these sweet apple “cookies.” They’re so much easier than baking real cookies, and way healthier, too.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF RACHEL SCHULTZ.
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Homemade Fruit Leather
This fruit leather might look complicated, but it only takes two ingredients.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY JACKIE ALPERS.
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes
Pancakes aren’t usually a snack, but they totally count when you can whip them up in no time, and they only contain bananas and eggs.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY JACKIE ALPERS.
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Eggs Baked In An Avocado
If you’re an avocado fan, you’ll love this protein-packed snack or breakfast.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRENCH PRESS
Roasted Chickpeas
If you’ve never had roasted chickpeas, you’re missing out. All you need is a can of garbanzo beans and something to season them with.
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Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
You can make this four-ingredient snack in your blender or food processor — no ice-cream maker required!
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1-Minute Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt
The name of this recipe pretty much says it all — this is all we’ve ever wanted in an afternoon snack.
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Tuna In Cucumber Cups
These cute little bites taste as good as they look. Plus, if you’re packing them for lunch, you won’t have to deal with soggy bread.
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PHOTO: COURTESY OF TASTES LOVELY.
Bell Pepper Pizzas
These mini bell pepper pizzas are the perfect snack, but you could totally turn them into a full-on meal.
PHOTO: COURTESY OF PEAS AND CRAYONS.
By: Zoe Bain
