snack ideas

These Healthy Snacks in jars have been game changers in my kitchen, and I know you'll feel the same way! Prep your fridge with these 10 easy snack ideas with fruits and vegetables!

10 Healthy Make-Ahead Snacks

Cauliflower and broccoli + greek yogurt ranch dip

Cottage cheese + fruit (I used mango, though I love pineapple and oranges too)

Greek yogurt and berries/pomegranate + granola

+ cheese cubes

Cucumber + date balls or oatmeal energy bites

peanut butter

Grapes + roasted chickpeas

Mandarin orange + pistachios

Apple slices + dark chocolate and nuts

Bell peppers and carrots + hummus

Wash and cut up your cauliflower and broccoli into small florets. Fill the mason jar about 2/3 of the way full with your vegetables. Add some Greek yogurt ranch dip to the fruit cup (great time to measure and use portion control if you are prepping for weight loss), add the ranch dip in a cup to the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Measure out a serving of cottage cheese and add it to the mason jar. Fill the fruit cup with fruit of your choice (mango, pineapple, mandarin oranges, berries, and even cherry tomatoes are all good). Add the fruit in a cup to the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat, add the fruit to the cottage cheese and enjoy.

Place a serving of Greek yogurt in the mason jar and top with your choices of berries (fresh or frozen) and/or pomegranate seeds (arils). Add some granola to the fruit cup (this is my favorite healthy granola recipe). Place the granola filled cup in the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you are ready to eat, add the granola to the yogurt and enjoy.

Prep the apples by slicing/coring them and dipping them in something so that they don&#8217;t turn brown. You can dip apples in a little bit of lemon juice, Fruit Fresh (it&#8217;s absorbic acid), or even a bit of orange juice. Place apples in the bottom of the mason jar. Fill a fruit cup with a serving of cheese cubes. Place the cheese cube filled cup in the mason jar, screw on the lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep your cucumber by washing it and slicing it into rounds or spears. Place cucumber in the bottom of the mason jar and fill the fruit cup with a date ball or oatmeal energy bite (or two). Place the &#8220;bite&#8221; filled cup in the mason jar, screw on the lid, and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cucumbers, especially cut ones, don&#8217;t last as long as other more firm vegetables. Plan to eat these at the beginning of the week. Here are some of my favorite date ball recipes and I have lots of oatmeal energy bites coming your way!

Prep your celery by washing, trimming, and cutting it into sticks. Cut the sticks short (about 2.5 inches long) so that they fit in the mason jar and you still have room to add your cup of peanut butter. Place the celery in the bottom of the mason jar and fill a fruit cup with a serving of peanut butter. Place the peanut butter filled cup in the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to a week. Celery lasts a really long time like this!

Prep the grapes by washing them and taking the grapes off of the stem. Fill a mason jar 2/3 of the way full with grapes. Fill a fruit cup with roasted chickpeas (recipe coming soon! They are so good!). Place the roasted chickpea filled cup in the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Peel and segment a mandarin orange (or other small citrus fruit) and put the pieces in the jar, or, if it is small enough, pop the whole fruit into the bottom of the jar. Fill a fruit cup with a serving of pistachios. Place the pistachio filled cup in the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep the apples by slicing/coring them and dipping them in something so that they don&#8217;t turn brown. You can dip apples in a little bit of lemon juice, Fruit Fresh (it&#8217;s absorbic acid), or even a bit of orange juice (my kids fuss if they are dipped in lemon, but orange is great). Place apples in the bottom of the mason jar. Fill a fruit cup with a serving of nuts and dark chocolate. Place the nut and chocolate filled cup in the mason jar, screw on the lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. I really like these extra dark chocolate chips just FYI.

Prep bell peppers and carrots by washing and slicing. Fill the mason jar 2/3 of the way full. Place a serving of hummus in the fruit cup. Place the hummus filled cup in the mason jar, screw on a lid, and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you do only carrots and not bell peppers, you can keep it in the fridge for a week. Carrots that you peel and cut on your own last much longer than &#8220;baby carrots,&#8221; just FYI. I&#8217;m not sure what they do to baby carrots, but they seem to get slimy or soft much faster than a big carrot you prep yourself. If you are using baby carrots I&#8217;d eat within 3 days.

These ultra crispy air fryer mushrooms are sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Air fryer crispy-coated mushrooms

plain flour

milk

packet southern fried chicken coating mix

button mushrooms

Oil Spray

(250 milliliters) thick Greek yoghurt

Lebanese cucumber, grated

lemon

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Avocado Hummus will be the most genius thing you've made this year. 

Avocado Hummus

c. canned chickpeas

avocados,

tahini

c. lime juice

garlic

tbsp. olive oil,

cumin

kosher salt

tbsp. Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Red pepper flakes,

Combine chickpeas, avocados, tahini, lime juice, garlic, olive oil and cumin in the bowl of a food processor and season with salt. Blend until smooth.

Pour mixture into serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired and serve.

SO SUPER AMAZING... using it as a veggie dip, but may have to use it on a salad... or just straight off a spoon!  I put a little dill weed and cayenne in it.  Will definitely be a go to for quite awhile!

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Indulge in the crunch of our Everything Bagel Bites, where simplicity meets flavor in a keto-friendly package. These bite-sized treats transform almond flour and Greek yogurt into a snack-time revolution—perfectly air-fried to achieve that irresistible golden crisp. Packed with protein and devoid of guilt, each morsel offers a tantalizing taste of that beloved everything bagel seasoning. They're the ideal companion for your cream cheese indulgence or a stand-alone powerhouse for on-the-go energy. Suitable for anyone dedicated to a keto lifestyle, these bagel bites promise satisfaction without carb compromise.

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Bites: A Keto-Friendly Snack with a Crunch

almond flour

Greek yogurt

tsp baking powder

oil spray (e.g., avocado or olive oil),

Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

tbsp chia seeds (for an omega-3 boost)

grated cheese (for

garlic powder (for extra savory notes)

tsp cayenne pepper

tsp onion powder (for enhanced savory taste)

herbs

Begin by spooning 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt into a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of almond flour to the bowl with the yogurt.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

Knead the mixture for a couple of minutes until it forms a firm dough. If the mixture is too sticky, gradually mix in more almond flour until the desired consistency is achieved.

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) as you shape the dough.

Take 1 tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.

Lightly spray or brush the balls with oil to ensure the seasoning adheres well.

Roll the oiled balls in everything bagel seasoning until they are evenly coated.

Place the seasoned balls into the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching for even cooking.

Air fry the bites for 10-12 minutes until they are golden brown and have a firm exterior.

Remove the bites from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Serve with cream cheese for dipping or as a protein-packed standalone snack.

Satisfy your sweet cravings while fueling up on protein with this decadent banana bread. Creamy cottage cheese, rich peanut butter, and sugar-free chocolate chips come together in a moist, low-carb loaf that feels indulgent but supports your healthy-eating goals. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or better-for-you dessert, this high-protein treat delivers big flavor without the guilt.

High-Protein, Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

banana, ripe

eggs

peanut butter (smooth)

cottage cheese

chocolate

tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

walnuts

cinnamon

vanilla

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment to prevent sticking.

Place the banana, eggs, peanut butter, cottage cheese, and baking powder in a blender or food processor.

Blend on high until you have a smooth, creamy batter with no visible lumps.

Carefully pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.

Evenly sprinkle the sugar-free chocolate chips over the top of the batter.

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50–55 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out mostly clean (melted chocolate is fine), your banana bread is ready.

Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to help it set.

Slice into 8 portions and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Simple ingredients, loads of flavor, and 100% irresistible. You won&#39;t be able to stop grabbing handfuls of this!

Homemade Chex Mix

rice chex cereal

corn chex cereal

wheat chex cereal

mini pretzels

unsalted butter (melted)

vegetable oil

worcestershire sauce

Garlic powder

Salt (to taste)

Preheat oven to 250 °F (121 °C) and line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt.

Add chex cereal and pretzels to a large bowl then pour butter mixture all over and toss to coat.

Pour onto prepared baking sheets in an even layer and bake for 1 hour, stirring halfway through.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4-6 weeks.

made for a holiday party—i added lawry’s and tabasco to the butter/oil mixture, and then after baking added some snowflake shaped white cheddar puffs! so tasty and easy

Love this recipe! I add seasoning salt and use a little less garlic and I throw a bunch of Bugles in the mix … yum!!!

Great recipe!!! After my own heart! I do everything that you do plus more nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, and pecans.....all a cup each or a bit more pecans and cashews. I use a cup 1/2 pretzel sticks as well. The big thing is more butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt. I use the same amount as you in the seasoning mix but every 15 minutes when I stir I powder lightly the entire mix with all three spices. Of course I love the finished product but I also get rave reviews and even a few offers to produce and sell it commercially. So give it a try and see what you think!

Excuse me Emily, we are all women here (some men too I’m sure) and you seem to be the type to look for anything and everything that could be offensive to only you, do not speak for all women. This is the problem with blogs is we’re really not looking for your opinion but we have to read it anyway. Your opinion had nothing to do with the actual recipe I actually shook my head reading it. Don’t  act like you do not have time to share your opinions with everyone, I wish you’d have less time because I would have rather not read your opinion myself. Your type is why this world is holding back becoming less real and it’s a shame, stop being so easily offended, gtfu. On the upside, I’m actually very excited to try this recipe! Thank you for sharing Julie!

These applesauce brownies are fudgy rich brownies made with applesauce instead of the butter. It is a super moist brownie filled with chocolate chips. This recipe is perfect to use when you have extra applesauce or are trying to cut back on butter and refined sugars!

Applesauce Brownies

unsweetened applesauce*

honey

eggs (room temperature)

cocoa powder

all-purpose flour

tsp baking soda

tsp salt

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a square 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce and honey until well combined. Add the two eggs and vanillla and continue whisking.

Add in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Switching to a spatula, gently fold these dry ingredients in until no dry streaks appear and a brownie batter forms.

Optional: Add in chocolate and mix in a few times.

Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top off with more chocolate.

Bake the brownies for 22-26 minutes. Mine took 26 minutes exactly. The brownies will look shiny on the top, and a toothpick inserted will come out fudgy, but not wet like batter.

Allow the brownies to cool, slice, and enjoy!

Thanks for the recipe. When reporting nutrition information, it does not have much meaning unless I know how much "one brownie" actually is; i.e. weight.

This is a very good recipe. It's low sugar and makes a very moist brownie and intense chocolate flavor especially with the dark chocolate chips. I will definitely makes this again and again.

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