Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 23 Easy Snacks to Meal-Prep for Adults By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay If you’re in search of a tasty snack to enjoy between meals, you’re in the right place! These simple and satisfying snacks take no more than 15 minutes of active time and are perfect for making in advance. With delicious options like our Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl and Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark, you’ll always have a tasty bite ready to go! 01 of 23 Pickled Tuna Salad Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This pickled tuna salad gets its flavor from chopped dill pickles and uses the pickle brine to enhance the flavor. Serve it on a slice of toasted whole-wheat bread, on crackers or with crisp veggies for an easy snack. View Recipe 02 of 23 Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy. View Recipe 03 of 23 Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay This creamy frozen apple yogurt bark is filled with warming spices, swirled with applesauce and topped with crunchy granola for a snack that tastes like fall. It’s an easy, quick recipe that provides a delicious, refreshing bite straight from your freezer whenever you need it. View Recipe 04 of 23 Microwave Popcorn Casey Barber Learn how to make popcorn in the microwave for a quick, fuss-free snack. You can make popcorn in a brown paper bag or in a bowl—get instructions for both methods below. Once the kernels are popped, you can add any seasonings you want for a sweet or salty snack. View Recipe 05 of 23 Spice-Roasted Chickpeas Salima Benkhalti Paprika- and cumin-coated chickpeas get crispy on the outside with a creamy inside. Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein. View Recipe 06 of 23 Gut-Friendly Energy Balls Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman These Fig Newton–inspired energy balls feature chewy figs just like the original snack bar. Here, we combine them with dates, almond butter and fiber-boosting oats for a gut-healthy snack to start your morning or beat an afternoon slump. View Recipe 07 of 23 Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman These lemon-blueberry frozen yogurt bites filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile too—swap out the blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for a different twist with the same health benefits. View Recipe 08 of 23 Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco These energy balls marry cranberries and pistachios for a festive pick-me-up to fuel a workout or enjoy as an afternoon snack. Tahini has a mild taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors, but any nut butter, from almond butter to cashew butter, can be used in its place. View Recipe 09 of 23 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip EatingWell This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels. View Recipe 10 of 23 Savory Date & Pistachio Bites A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board. View Recipe 11 of 23 Easy Black Bean Dip This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand. View Recipe 12 of 23 Roasted Beet Hummus This vibrant hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe 13 of 23 Chickpea Snack Salad Ted Cavanaugh Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack. View Recipe 14 of 23 Peanut Energy Bars This carbohydrate-rich bar, full of nuts, seeds, fruit and oats, was adapted from Amy Harrison's prize-winning submission in the Plains (Georgia) Peanut Festival recipe competition sponsored by The Peanut Institute. It includes a little protein, and is a great grab-and-go pre-workout snack on mornings when you don't have time to digest a full meal. View Recipe 15 of 23 Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that's actually good for you. View Recipe 16 of 23 Homemade Trail Mix Customize this easy and portable mix with your favorite combinations of dried fruits and nuts. View Recipe 17 of 23 Carrot Cake Energy Bites Jacob Fox These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack. View Recipe 18 of 23 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. 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. View Recipe 19 of 23 Strawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless These baked strawberry-oatmeal bars combine sweet strawberries with nutty, fiber-rich oats for a perfect snack or breakfast on the go. Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking. View Recipe 20 of 23 Lime & Parmesan Popcorn Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. We use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn. View Recipe 21 of 23 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. Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school. View Recipe 22 of 23 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Caitlin Bensel Don't throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below. View Recipe 23 of 23 Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls Ali Redmond These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit