Savor the goodness of simplicity with these snack recipes that are made with just five ingredients or less.
Theyre a great option for an easy small bite to hold you over between meals.
Taste and add a teaspoon or two of honey at the end to balance the flavor.
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Dates add a natural sweetness to this healthy snack.
Use any leftover date mixture to patch any holes in the energy balls.
Pack these bites in your lunchbox for a tasty morning or afternoon snack.
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you might use it as a dip with fresh veggies or as a sandwich spread.
Lemon-Parm Popcorn
Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.
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If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
Light agave syrup has a sweet, neutral taste, whereas dark agave syrup will add more caramel flavor.
If you dont have agave syrup, you could use honey in its place.
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Homemade Trail Mix
Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.
Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
Don’t throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead!
Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt.
Air-Fryer Potato Cakes
These potato cakes make a wonderful appetizer, especially for the holidays.
Top them with an array of ingredients, from apples and sage to a red pepper aioli.
With a crispy exterior and creamy center, these potato cakes will be the star of any gathering.
For a colorful twist, try this recipe with purple potatoes.
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Fresh, ripe pineapple yields the best results.
Serve with toothpicks to avoid sticky hands.
Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack.
In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible!
This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.
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