Healthy Snack Recipes

These crispy, fiber-rich wraps are made with sheets of baked seaweed instead of flatbread. Fill them with avocado and smoked salmon and serve as an appetizer or a low-calorie evening snack.

Fresh broccoli is delicious in a variety of recipes, but this version is best suited for a head of broccoli that's been sitting in the refrigerator for a while. Simply chop it and simmer slowly in olive oil and herbs. In...

Lentil toast is delicious, healthy, and highly nutritious. For the healthiest snack, make it with multigrain bread. Canned lentils will also significantly...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet honeydew melon and peppery arugula in this luscious salad, dressed with a light dressing of melon puree, fresh herbs, and mayonnaise. You can use any...

These sweet and chewy, bite-sized healthy snacks are packed with superfoods like honey, cranberry, and flaxseed. A couple of these for dessert or a snack is enough to satisfy...

Nuts and honey are the perfect combination for a crunchy dessert. Make it with honey-flavored breakfast cereal and any mixed nuts you have on hand. Once the dessert has set, chop it...

With just a little ground turkey on hand, you can make four hearty burgers with it. Bulgur wheat can help. Add it to the burger mixture instead of bread. It adds texture and makes...

The best dessert for a barbecue is fruit. Light, moderately sweet, and low in calories—just the thing after grilling! Sweet tropical fruits are perfect for grilling, where they...

The best dessert for a barbecue is grilled fruit. It's light and refreshing—just what you need after a meal of meat! Grill ripe summer peaches and serve them with a low-calorie...

Even meat-eaters will love these vegetarian tacos. The combination of cremini mushrooms and oyster mushrooms adds a vibrant flavor and aroma, making the tacos meaty, while green beans and crisp jicama add...

Cocktail sausages can wait: the star of this vegetarian appetizer in batter is green beans. Plus, the batter is made with whole-wheat flour, making it as healthy as possible. Don't forget...

Granita is a light, refreshing Italian dessert that's easy to make at home with a minimum of ingredients. Green apple, mint, and lime add a vibrant flavor to the granita—just the thing on a hot day.

These cookies, bursting with carrot cake flavor, require no baking, are gluten-free, and can be made vegan. Making this cookie dessert allows you to easily control...

The wonderful aromas of summer and strawberry shortcake are captured in this popular rice cereal bar. In this recipe, we've reduced the amount of marshmallows (and thus sugar) and added a little...

Sweet watermelon, refreshing mint, and spicy jalapeño—seemingly incompatible ingredients combine to create a luscious summer salsa that can be served as an appetizer with tortilla chips. For...

Molasses gives oatmeal cookies a rich, traditional flavor that's beautifully enhanced by walnuts and raisins, yet the cookies are just the right amount of sweet. You can make them soft, like...

"What kind of cookie is ideal for breakfast? I've realized that many people like cookies with reduced sugar content. They also really love oatmeal. As for chocolate, there's plenty of it..."

These bars are bursting with the aroma of apples, walnuts, and warm spices—the perfect fall treat to beat the blues! The spiced sponge is layered with cream cheese and apple butter and topped with a...

Chicken breast is sautéed with ginger, coriander, and green onions, then tossed with a tangy ginger dressing, infusing it with a ton of spicy, tangy, and herbal flavor. The salad is served in...

Challenge all the rules of classic salsa and make it with zucchini instead of tomatoes! This recipe requires only young zucchini and squash with tender skin and juicy flesh that...

Juicy and refreshing summer rolls are a variation on the Asian spring roll. This vegetarian version features julienned vegetables, rice noodles, mint, enoki mushrooms, and tofu wrapped in...

Applesauce, natural non-alcoholic cider, and apple pie spices infuse these protein-rich donuts with a magical autumn aroma and flavor. The texture is tender,...

A sweet and tart apple is the perfect ingredient for a hearty salami and cheese sandwich if you're looking for a lighter, juicier, and healthier snack. Granny Smith or...

A burrito is a great way to pack maximum flavor, nutrition, and texture into a thin tortilla, making it a great option to enjoy any time of day, at home, at work, or on the go. This burrito...

Sweet and spicy butternut squash isn't just great for side dishes: it makes excellent vegetarian sandwiches that are delicious, healthy, and elegant. Spread ricotta on crispy toast, add...

Instead of traditional buns, these burgers feature iceberg lettuce wedges—a great way to cut down on carbs and pack your sandwich with fiber! Cut the lettuce from the head...

These hearty veggie burgers are gluten-free but packed with healthy fiber. Instead of traditional buns, they use toasted sweet potato wedges (this works well with other...

If you've never tried the combination of watermelon and feta, this recipe is a great way to fill that void! And here's another surprise: have you ever grilled watermelon? Sugar is great...

Dill, garlic, and lemon give this hummus a Scandinavian flair. It's made with dried chickpeas, not canned, giving the dip a creamy texture, and a dollop of yogurt...

Make a juicy burger with a large portobello mushroom cap stuffed with soft blue cheese. A delicious vegetarian alternative to the classic beef patty with melty cheddar. Serve on...

You can make delicious granola with any seeds, nuts, and dried fruits you have on hand. Start with rolled oats and get creative! The more different nuts and seeds you add, the...

Capture a piece of summer with this incredibly simple jam recipe, best made with very ripe fruit. If desired, you can substitute any stone fruit for the plums...

These sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and gluten-free, too! Instead of substituting gluten-free flour for the wheat flour, use a quick-serve pudding mix instead...

These gluten-free cookies are made with almond flour, brown rice flour, and tapioca flour. If you have a nut allergy, replace the almond flour with 0.5 cups sorghum flour and increase the...

These gluten-free cookies contain almonds in three forms: almond extract, slivered almonds, and almond flour, while cream cheese and butter add rich flavor. Who says...

These gingerbread-flavored granola bars are the perfect way to get a delicious morning boost. Their distinctive gingerbread aroma and flavor come from a blend of molasses, aromatic spices, and candied ginger. And...

Smoked trout is often overlooked in favor of the more popular smoked salmon, but it's a versatile and healthy way to include more fish in your diet. Smoked trout...

This vegetarian burger was inspired by the flavors and aromas of samosas. Finely chopped vegetables add texture to the patties, while the sweet and sour tamarind ketchup enhances the flavor of the spices and potatoes. If not...

Mexico meets India in this delicious vegetarian burrito, filled with chickpea curry and a fresh cucumber and tomato salsa. Make it for breakfast or take it on the go for...

These bite-sized gluten-free sandwiches are made with apple slices instead of bread. They're low-calorie, and the juicy apple adds a wonderful refreshment to the spicy curried chicken salad.

This recipe combines healthy avocado toast with a salad—a true vitamin-packed treat. A citrus vinaigrette adds just the right amount of tartness to balance the richness of the avocado...

A simple pizza with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is topped with a fresh, crisp Caesar salad in a creamy dressing before serving, resulting in a truly moist pizza. If you have store-bought pizza dough on hand,...

This delicious soufflé resembles fluffy cornbread. It's perfect for a light snack with a salad, or as an appetizer before a festive dinner.

A cabbage leaf burger instead of a bun is trendy, fresh, and healthy. And despite the lack of a bun and its dietary appearance, it's still very filling. Before wrapping the beef patty with...

This crispy cereal dessert takes on a new flavor and appearance, reminiscent of a holiday cupcake. The combination of bran flakes and rice flakes creates a truly crunchy treat, and the topping...

Create a mix of walnuts, pistachios and dried cranberries, infused with aromatic spices: cloves, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, which will dominate this aromatic bouquet,...

These soft chocolate chip cookies are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. They're filled with oatmeal and several types of nuts. Be careful not to use too many different nuts, or they'll...

You can make oat milk at home, even chocolate oat milk, and it's much easier than you thought. Once you try this silky chocolate oat milk, you'll never...

If you love sandwiches, make them not only delicious but also extremely healthy! Toast two slices of whole-grain bread and sandwich a thick chickpea salad with...

To make chickpea flatbreads, follow the simplest method: mix the dough with ready-made hummus, adding a little flour, water, and spices. The flatbreads are baked in a skillet in the oven.