When an afternoon lull hits, it can be tempting to turn to caffeine for a quick boost.
Instead, try making one of these delicious snacks that will help you stay energized until your next meal.
Theyre made with ingredients like maple syrup, pulses and eggs to help you escape that midday slump.
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Or serve on top of your next ramen noodle bowl.
Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.
The yogurt also provides a boost of satisfying protein, making these muffins perfect for breakfast or snack time.
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If using frozen blueberries, there’s no need to thaw them beforehand.
They will add a purple hue to the batter, but it won’t affect the delicious end result.
This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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.
Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics.
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But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for smoothies.
Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.
Because these bars pack well, they’re great for taking along on all-day adventures.
Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic.
Cinnamon-Ginger Spiced Pear Muffins
These perfectly spiced muffins are diabetes-friendly.
Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
Don’t throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead!
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Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper.
Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
Have it for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors.
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer.
These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat.
They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.
The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
Chia seeds and raspberries add fiber to these healthy frozen bites.
Chocolate provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tartness of the berries.
Salt & Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds
Salt-and-vinegar seasoning isn’t just for chips.
These roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with salt and vinegar are a briny, crunchy treat.
Soaking the seeds in vinegar ensures that the deep vinegary flavor remains after baking.
These portable snacks mix in sunflower butter for plenty of protein.
They’re ready in just 25 minutes and can be stored in your freezer for easy snacking.
Caitlin Bensel
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Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless
