Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 15 5-Minute Snacks With 5 Ingredients or Less By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 13, 2024 Close Go for one of these simple snacks when you’re looking for a quick and flavorful bite to eat. Each of these snacks takes only five minutes to make. Plus, there’s no need to dirty the kitchen, since every recipe calls for just five ingredients or less. Let the blender do the brunt of the work when you make our Creamy Strawberry Smoothie. Or, give our Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast a quick broil for a little something savory. 01 of 15 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! View Recipe 02 of 15 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar. View Recipe 03 of 15 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast A perfect soup pairing or an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread View Recipe 04 of 15 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. View Recipe 05 of 15 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe 06 of 15 Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant. View Recipe 07 of 15 Cucumber Sandwich The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread. This easy open-face sandwich recipe is a great healthy snack or packable lunch idea. View Recipe 08 of 15 Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Eva Kolenko Use juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave. View Recipe 09 of 15 Peanut Butter & Hemp Banana Johnny Autry Hemp hearts add texture and nuttiness to this easy three-ingredient snack. Either creamy or crunchy peanut butter works well here. View Recipe 10 of 15 Yogurt Banana Sundae Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes. View Recipe 11 of 15 Rice Cake Snackwich Ted Cavanaugh Upgrade your rice cake snack with a schmear of almond butter and some sliced apple. This quick sandwich boasts 5 grams each of fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied. View Recipe 12 of 15 Bread with Peanut Butter This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. View Recipe 13 of 15 Apple Wedges & Peanut Butter This version of apple with peanut butter uses powdered peanut butter. Dieters love this low-fat peanut butter powder because it is lower in calories. View Recipe 14 of 15 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe 15 of 15 Strawberries and Cottage Cheese This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit