You only need five or fewer ingredients to make these easy snack recipes (not counting common pantry items like salt, pepper, and oil). They are an easy and healthy alternative for a snack between meals or a quick energy boost. Additionally, each recipe is lower in carbohydrates, calories, sodium and saturated fat, making it ideal for controlling blood sugar levels. Try our Tomato, Cucumber and Pepper Cottage Cheese Snack Jar and our Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters for a filling, delicious and nutritious snack.
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Cottage cheese snack jar with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers
Photographer: Ali Redmond.
Housed in a jar, this cottage cheese snack jar with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers is portable and customizable, perfect for healthy eating on the go. It’s high in protein – a great choice for a midday energy boost or post-workout snack.
Roasted pumpkin seeds
Carson Downing
Pumpkin seeds are rich in fiber, protein and magnesium, making them an excellent healthy snack. It’s also easy to customize with different spices, so you can enjoy endless flavors – or keep it simple with a pinch of salt.
Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese snack jar
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Props Stylist: Claire Spollen
This Cottage Cheese Snack Jar is a protein-packed snack that layers creamy cottage cheese with crunchy peppers and crunchy chickpeas. Cottage cheese provides protein and calcium, while chickpeas provide additional plant protein and fiber to keep you feeling full until your next meal. A pinch of bagel seasoning adds bold flavors to every bite.
Mini peppers stuffed with white beans
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Props Stylist: Joseph Wanek
Mini peppers are the perfect vessel for making a creamy bean dip with a crunchy chickpea topping in this easy snack. Crispy chickpeas are easy to make at home or you can buy them already prepared.
Tzatziki cucumber slices
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Props Stylist: Gabriel Greco
These cucumber slices offer a refreshing, quick snack with just three ingredients. The crunch of the cucumbers complements the creamy, tangy tzatziki, providing a light and tangy bite.
Pickled tuna salad
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Props Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This pickled tuna salad gets its flavor from chopped dill pickles and uses the brine to enhance the flavor. Serve on a slice of toasted whole-grain bread, on crackers, or with crunchy vegetables for an easy snack.
Dark chocolate almond clusters
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Props Stylist: Joseph Wanek
These bite-sized dark chocolate almond clusters combine dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack or dessert. Stick with the three ingredients we list here, or for some variety, add your own twist by adding dried cherries or toasted coconut.
Protein rich dip formula
Ali Redmond
These high-protein cottage cheese dips are easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, these recipes will keep you full and energized while squeezing in an extra helping of veggies.
Cottage cheese and berry bowl
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Props Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for added flavor. It’s an easy snack that you can prepare in advance. However, add the granola just before serving to keep it crunchy.
Energy balls filled with peanut butter
Peanuts serve double duty in this easy snack recipe: peanut butter provides a creamy center, while chopped roasted peanuts add a welcome crunch to the exterior. Dates add a natural sweetness to this healthy snack.
Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Sue Mitchell, Props Stylist: Skylar Myers,
Preparing these three-ingredient sweet treats is a breeze, and since dark chocolate clusters only take 15 minutes to make, they can be whipped up on short notice to feed a crowd.
Spicy cottage cheese snack jar
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Props Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in a small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas just before serving will keep them crispy.
Pizza pistachios
Nutritional yeast mimics the taste of cheese and gives these playfully spiced pistachios a pizza flavor.
Chocolate hazelnut energy balls
These energy balls combine the taste of nutty hazelnuts with rich chocolate. They’re chewy, slightly crunchy, and have just enough sweetness to curb your sweet tooth midday or after dinner.
Chickpeas roasted with cinnamon and sugar
Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes an easy and healthy snack. In this version of candied nuts, chickpeas are coated in cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack tastes best the day it is prepared.
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana Bites
Made with frozen banana, peanut butter, and vegan chocolate, these bite-sized, frosty bites are perfect as a low-calorie snack or an easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer. So prepare some and have them on hand for those moments when you crave something sweet.
Fruit energy balls
Make a big batch of these no-bake energy balls to have on hand when you feel hungry or need a healthy pick-me-up.
Roasted buffalo chickpeas
Soaking chickpeas in spicy vinegar sauce gives them delicious flavor before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictive, crunchy snack that’s actually good for you.
Peanut butter energy balls
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Props Stylist: Gabriel Greco
These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls provide a mix of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you whenever you need a little energy boost.
Greek yogurt with fruits and nuts
Packed with protein and healthy fat, this simple snack will help you through the afternoon slump.
