you could use almond butter for a nuttier taste or sunflower butter for something mellower to bind them together.
Almond-Date Bars
These no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal.
For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates.
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Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school.
Adding the crispy 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.
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The banana, which adds natural sweetness, doesn’t overpower the flavor of the blueberries.
For a different twist, try raspberries or chopped apples.
If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas are a good substitute.
Dates add a natural sweetness.
Enjoy these bites for a morning or afternoon snack.
They can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning.
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Simply toss them with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.
Tomato-Zucchini Salsa
This easy, veggie-packed dip makes a healthy snack.
Capers add a nice brininess.
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Serve the salsa with pita chips or tortilla chips.
Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites
This simple snack comes together in just 5 minutes.
Serve it straight from the oven with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Air-Fried Cinnamon Apple Chips with Almond Yogurt Dip
On the hunt for a sweet treat?
Try these cinnamon-laced apple chips.
Cutting almond butter with low-fat Greek yogurt adds protein to the dipping sauce, as well as extra creaminess.
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They are great for snacking on.
Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls
These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack.
Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, they come together in minutes.
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Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness, respectively.
Because these bars travel well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer.
And these tasty treats are baked in a mini muffin tin, so they’re the perfect easy snack.
The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
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