And what better way to reap the benefits than by making these bars, dips, muffins and more?
This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper.
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Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs.
A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries.
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic.
If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.
The cacao is a bit more bitter than chocolate, but the maple syrup helps tame it.
Almond butter and chia seeds provide protein to make these bites substantial snacks to fuel your body.
Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful.
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Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.
Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal.
Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike.
Recipe adapted from the Massachusetts Farm to School program.
Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy.
Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step.
Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
These chips can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning.
Simply toss baked potato peel chips with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.
(If you season before baking, the spices may burn.)
The only trick is to season them right awaythe seasonings will not adhere well once the chips have cooled.
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