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Need a quick bite to stave off the munchies between meals?

These easy snack recipes are here to help!

These highly rated snacks take just 10 minutes to make.

a recipe photo of the Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

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Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer.

If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well.

Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.

a recipe photo of the Cucumber Salmon Bites

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.

If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls

These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack.

a recipe photo of the Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes.

Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.

You’ll pop up a perfectly fluffy, light snack each time.

Side view of a clear glass jar of Cottage Cheese Snack Jar recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand.

Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired.

Easily double this recipe to have a couple of snacks in the fridge.

blueberry lemon energy balls

Ali Redmond

Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics.

But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistencyperfect for smoothies.

Tahini-Yogurt Dip

Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.

Chickpea Snack Salad

Ted Cavanaugh

Easy Black Bean Dip

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic.

It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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a recipe photo of the Cranberry and Almond Energy Balls

Ali Redmond

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a recipe photo of the Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

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pink smoothie made with mint and kefir in glass on black background

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Easy Black Bean Dip

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