Easy healthy snacks don’t have to be hard to make or full of processed ingredients.
Healthy homemade snacks will always be better than store-bought since you know exactly what you are putting in your food. When you have an abundance of easy healthy recipes to choose from it makes it easier to make healthy choices.
I mention it all the time, so you know by now that I have a huge sweet tooth I always tend to have snacks on hand. These delicious, easy-to-make healthy snacks are both for me and the kids. I admit that sometimes I hate sharing but I also want the best for my kids so I often make many of these healthy snack recipes in bulk and freeze what I can so they last longer.
Easy Healthy Snacks and Clean Eating Snacks
I, myself, lost 50 lbs by exercising and clean eating. I am also a certified health and nutrition coach, so I am constantly reading food labels and trying my best to keep things healthy around here. (You can read about my weight loss journey here: Clean eating) Because of this, I am a pretty strict eater as far as eating healthy.
I love having a selection of clean eating sweet snacks on hand. At any given time I have a stash of healthy muffins or berry donuts in the freezer or chocolate energy bites in the fridge. I always enjoy my sweet treats without the added sugar. As a bonus, my kids love them too. Keeping good healthy snacks around the house makes it easier for the kids to eat healthy since there aren’t ‘bad’ food options available.
I am sharing a list of both ready-to-purchase healthy snacks as well as recipes for healthy snacks to make at home.
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Real Food Simple Healthy Snacks for Kids and Adults
Processed foods and snacks like cookies and chips might seem easier to pack for work, or for your little ones. But they aren’t the best choices for school snacks or anyone. Instead, try these kid-friendly munchies. They’re both delicious and nutritious, making them approved for both kids and parents. These easy healthy snacks make great school snack ideas, after-school snacks, and take-to-work, or keep-in-the-car snacks.
Make sure to check out my healthy alternative list for better options to replace traditional unhealthy snack foods, pastas, oils, etc.
Apple Slices with Nut Butter
- Apple slices with nut butter. This classic snack packs a ton of fiber to keep you full. Apples help to boost the immune system with vitamin C while peanut butter or almond butter provides protein.
- I always aim for organic options when I can, and prefer natural almond butter. When reading labels I try my best to find almond butter where the only ingredient is almonds. No added sugar, and even no added oil. This is our favorite almond butter to pair with apples and use in smoothies, baking, and energy balls. Almond butter.
Fresh Veggies and Hummus
- Fresh Vegetables with Hummus. Made from protein-packed chickpeas, hummus is a great snack. Serve with your favorite fresh vegetables like celery, carrots, or snap peas to make it even healthier. My kids’ favorite is carrots with hummus, sometimes I even mix hummus with avocado and they practically lick the bowl clean.
- You can get single-pack hummus packs at the grocery store, or Costco, for convenience or make your own. Making your own hummus is easier than you may think. It’s as easy as throwing a can of chickpeas in the food processor with some olive oil, a clove of garlic, lemon juice, and tahini. Here are individual packs of hummus online: hummus.
Raisins
- Raisins. These sweet little dried grapes taste yummy and don’t need refrigeration, making them an ideal school snack. Full of potassium, fiber, and lots of essential vitamins, raisins keep you fueled for hours. If you can toss in a few raw nuts with your raisins to make a homemade trail mix, then that’s even better!
Smoothies
- Smoothies. Everyone loves sipping on these icy creations. Whip up a combo of your favorite fruits (and maybe veggies!), plus some dairy-free yogurt or almond milk for creaminess. There’s no easier way to get a few servings of fruits, and vegetables into your diet, and your kid’s diet.
- My daughter always asks for a banana strawberry smoothie, so I make sure to toss in a handful of fresh spinach, and voila! You can find many healthy smoothie recipes below.
Berries
- Berries. Kids and adults love the sweetness of fresh fruit and berries, making them the perfect “dessert”. With antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, you can feel good about enjoying this treat. If your berries get too soft, you can freeze them for future smoothies, or consider freeze-dried berries for on-the-go and keep the fresh berries for home. Both are great options. You can find freeze-dried berries online here: berries.
Chips
- Bare chips. We love these simple chips. They make great healthy easy snacks and come in different flavors like apple, beets, carrots, and sweet potatoes. The ingredients are super simple and NOT full of added unnecessary ingredients. They also satisfy the crunch cravings. So if crunchy snacks are your weakness, these are perfect.
- They are full of essential nutrients like vitamins A, B6, and C, plus they taste even better than the greasy store-bought chips. You can also find these online here: Bare Chips
- Boulder Chips. If you love potato chips, keep in mind that many traditional potato chips are cooked using inflammatory, low-quality oils. I have found that these chips are made using avocado oil, which is a much better choice. Making better choices doesn’t mean giving up everything you enjoy. You can find these avocado oil chips online here: Boulder Canyon chips.
Hard Boiled Eggs
- Easy to pack and fun to eat, hard-boiled eggs are the perfect snack. Lots of lean protein means a filling, muscle-building munchie for you and your kiddo. I always make a full dozen hard-boiled eggs at a time to keep in the fridge. When taking them to-go I always wrap the egg in a paper towel and toss it into a Ziploc bag just in case it cracks before I get to eat it.
Easy Healthy Snacks to Make
With these healthy treats you can feel good about the healthy easy snacks that you are choosing for yourself and your family. You will get lots of essential nutrient while eating something yummy.
40+ Easy Healthy Snacks for Both Kids and Adults
Easy healthy snacks make it easy to make better choices when it comes to food. These clean snacks and easy recipes will help to keep you on track. These healthy snack ideas are all gluten-free, most are dairy-free, and some are vegan.
Healthy Strawberry Banana Muffins
Healthy strawberry banana muffins are easy to make and naturally sweet with fresh strawberries and mashed banana. Make a big batch for snack time and healthy breakfasts.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are the perfect combination of chocolate, pumpkin spice, and walnuts. They are a great sweet treat made from clean whole foods.
Banana Protein Smoothie Recipe - Easy Protein Shake
This banana protein smoothie recipe is a perfectly sweet delicious protein shake. Enjoy this banana vanilla protein shake any time of day.
Pineapple Cherry Smoothie Recipe
This pineapple cherry smoothie recipe is a delicious smoothie made with just 4 ingredients and no added sugar.
How to Make Perfect Ninja Foodi Hard Boiled Eggs
Make perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs in the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker. Eat plain or turn it into a simple egg salad.
Chocolate Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookie Recipe with Jam
This gluten-free thumbprint cookie recipe makes the best homemade gluten-free chocolate thumbprint cookies with raspberry jam. You can still enjoy cookies when living a healthy lifestyle.
How to Make the Best No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
These no-bake chocolate oat bars are the most delicious oatmeal bar recipe you will make. When it comes to clean-eating desserts this hits the spot. These are the ultimate treat for healthy snacking.
Homemade Protein Balls with Strawberries and Oats
Healthy strawberry homemade protein balls will satisfy your sweet craving while keeping you healthy. Not to mention the extra energy you get from these protein-packed energy bites. No-bake protein balls make the perfect snack on the go.
How to Make Cranberry Almond No Bake Energy Balls
No-bake energy balls make the perfect healthy snack. This easy cranberry almond no-bake energy ball recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, vegan & dairy-free. They make a great quick snack.
Creamy Homemade Hummus Recipe without Garlic
This hummus recipe without garlic is delicious and very easy to make. We find that the best recipes are the ones that are simple and uncomplicated. This delicious hummus is exactly that, made with just a few healthy ingredients, raw carrots, and pita chips.
Easy Small Charcuterie Board Recipe
Simply gather your favorite variety of raw organic cheeses, meats, fruits, veggies, grain free crackers, and dips or spreads.
Dairy-Free Fudge
Sweet, creamy, and oh-so-chocolatey, this Dairy-Free Fudge is as melt-in-your-mouth delicious as the original. Made with just 5 simple ingredients and less than 15 minutes of active time, these are a great afternoon snack.
Carrot Cake Energy Bites
These Carrot Cake Energy Bites are chewy, nutty, sweet, and incredibly flavorful. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and no-bake.
The Tastiest Vegan Avocado Brownies: Gluten Free
This recipe for vegan avocado brownies is the perfect healthy antidote for your chocolate cravings! These rich and delicious brownies are loaded with healthy fats from avocados.
Blueberry Chia Pudding, vegan
Indulge your taste buds and nourish your body with our tantalizing Blueberry Chia Pudding – a delightful treat packed with goodness! This easy-to-make recipe combines the goodness of plant milk, nutrient-rich chia seeds, succulent blueberries, and the natural sweetness of maple syrup.
Banana Chia Pudding
Banana Chia Pudding is so creamy, delicious, and healthy. Enjoy this chia pudding for breakfast, as a great healthy snack, or for dessert.
Thai Tom Yum Roasted Mixed Nuts (Cashew, Peanuts, Almonds & Pecans)
Thai Tom Yum Roasted mixed nuts are the most addictive snack you’ll come across! Use any of your favorite nuts mixed in with Tom Yum paste and roast, and you have the tastiest and most nutritious snack!
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
These bite-sized treats are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They can be made in 15 minutes and are the perfect wholesome and delicious easy snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack for the whole family and can be made sweet, spicy, or even plain with a drizzle of olive oil. They are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and offer you fiber and protein. These are some of the healthiest snacks.
Chocolate Bliss Balls - GF, Vegan, Paleo
Chocolate Bliss Balls are a healthy sweet snack that will satisfy all your chocolate cravings. Made with dates, cashew nuts and cocoa powder, they are soft, rich, chocolatey and nutritious
Easy Protein Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
These nutrient-dense protein cookies are made with six simple ingredients and packed with 20 grams of protein per serving! This protein cookie recipe is much healthier than any store-bought cookies and it is entirely egg-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan. This protein-packed snack is one the whole family will love.
Easy Air Fryer Apple Chips
With this Apple Chips Air Fryer Recipe, it’s quick and easy to whip up a delicious, healthy, and totally addictive snack. Move over dried fruit, air fryer apple chips are our new favorite healthy snacks.
Easy Almond Pulp Energy Balls
These quick and easy almond pulp energy balls are rich, chocolatey, nutritious, and the perfect on-the-go delicious snack.
Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts
These Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts have all the salty flavor and crunch but are baked in the oven instead of deep-fried making them everything you want in a corn nut, but just a little bit better for you. This salty snack is easy and tasty.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls (No Bake!) ~ Veggie Inspired
With superfoods like hemp seeds, flax seeds, and cacao nibs these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls are the perfect little bites to keep hunger at bay.
Dairy Free, Gluten free, No Bake Cookies With Dark Chocolate and Raspberries (Vegan)
You’ll fall in love with these dairy-free and gluten-free no-bake cookies with rich dark chocolate flavor. They're super easy to make and taste like heaven! All you need is oat flour, dark cocoa powder, maple syrup, natural peanut butter, some freeze-dried raspberries, and dark chocolate chips.
Paleo Chia Honey Power Bars :: Gluten, Egg, and Dairy Free
Portable, pack-able, and power packed! Paleo chia honey power bars are made with wholesome ingredients and are a busy family game-changer.
The BEST Healthy Dark Chocolate Bark - sugar-free, vegan, low-carb
This healthy dark chocolate bark is easy to make, and is loaded with healthful real food ingredients, like nuts and pumpkin seeds.
How to Make Healthy Berry Yogurt Bark You Will Love
If you don't mind dairy then yogurt bark is a quick and healthy treat that you will love. Made with sweet berries and plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt) you can’t go wrong with this clean-eating snack.
How to Make the Best Ever Healthy Protein Bars Recipe
This healthy protein bar recipe is delicious and easy to make. Plus they store well so they make a great grab-and-go snack. If you love the cherry almond combo then you will love these healthy homemade protein bars.
Homemade Healthy Fig Bars
These no-bake homemade healthy fig bars are stuffed full of delicious goodness. They're easy to make. And gluten-free too
BBQ Sweetpotato Chips Recipe | Homemade | Gluten-Free
Easy and delicious recipe for homemade Honey BBQ Sweet potato Chips.
Gluten-Free Graham Crackers Recipe
These crisp, golden, gluten-free graham crackers are great for getting dunked in milk or made into a s'more (or even a pie crust).
Caramelized Hazelnut Crunch Clusters With Ginger
Crunchy clusters of hazelnuts with a bite of candied ginger & a touch of maple sweetness
Simple and Healthy Gluten and Dairy Free Charcuterie Board
A simple and healthy charcuterie board that is gluten and dairy-free. All natural ingredients and real food. We replace cheese with a great alternative: avocado and other healthy fats.
Homemade Gluten-Free + Vegan Goldfish (Allergy-Free, Grain-Free)
Nothing says childhood more than Goldfish crackers! Now you can make your own Homemade Gluten-Free & Vegan Goldfish that are top 8 allergy-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and secretly protein-packed! A healthy snack recipe moms and kids will love!
Nut Free Protein Bars (Gluten and Dairy Free)
These Nut Free Protein Bars (Gluten and Dairy Free) taste just like your favorite chocolate chip store bought product. They just have more protein, less sugar, and no mystery ingredients
Crispy Strawberry Energy Balls... Healthy No Bake Snack for Kids
Strawberry crispy energy balls have a crunchy kid-pleasing texture. The snack is low in sugar and calories but high in iron, fiber, and protein.
Peanut Butter Chickpea Bars
These Peanut Butter Chickpea Bars are perfect for breakfast or an after-school snack. They’re healthy, kid-friendly, and easy to make. Plus they’re vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
Simple Creamy Kidney Bean Hummus (Vegan)
A smooth and flavorful hummus, using red kidney beans.
Chickpea Flour Crackers
These chickpea flour crackers are easy to make and perfect for dipping in hummus, guacamole, or any other dip you like
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