Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 20 5-Star Snacks with 3 Ingredients or Less 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 August 18, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco These snacks are the best of the best! With 5-star reviews, they’ve stolen the hearts of our readers, so we think you’ll enjoy them too. Even better, they’re made with three ingredients or less for a simple, delicious bite. Options like our Cucumber Salmon Bites or Raspberry-Jam Bites make for an easy, nourishing snack that’ll help tide you over until your next meal. 01 of 20 Cucumber Salmon Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Look no further for your impromptu snack—these 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit. Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer. If you have a bit more time and a few extra ingredients at your disposal, try enhancing the cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives. View Recipe 02 of 20 Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make and, because dark chocolate clusters take just 15 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice to feed a crowd. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist. View Recipe 03 of 20 Raspberry-Jam Bites Sara Baurley It doesn't get easier, or more delicious, than this simple, three-ingredient snack. Chia seeds and raspberries add fiber to these healthy frozen bites. Chocolate provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tartness of the berries. View Recipe 04 of 20 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Create a creamy and on-the-go snack by combining protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet chopped peaches. Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 05 of 20 Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek These bite-size dark chocolate almond clusters blend dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack or dessert. Stick to the three ingredients we list here, or add your own twist by including dried cherries or toasted coconut for a little variety. View Recipe 06 of 20 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Christine Ma 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 07 of 20 Medium-Boiled Eggs Medium-boiled eggs have a jammy texture that's delicious on toast, salads and so much more. View Recipe 08 of 20 Crackers with Peanut Butter Salty and sweet, crunchy and creamy, this snack combines the best of all worlds. View Recipe 09 of 20 Homemade Microwave Popcorn Make your own microwave popcorn—it's the simplest technique for making popcorn at home and only requires popcorn kernels and a single brown bag. You'll pop up a perfectly fluffy, light snack each time. View Recipe 10 of 20 Everything Bagel Cheese Ball This is not your grandma's cheese ball. It has all the flavor of an everything bagel with just 3 ingredients! Want to emphasize the bagel taste? Serve it with bagel chips and some raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy. View Recipe 11 of 20 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 12 of 20 Hard-Boiled Egg with Hot Sauce Add a little spice to your day by topping a protein-rich egg with hot sauce. It's a simple snack to help power you through your day. View Recipe 13 of 20 Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Get the salty-sweet chocolate satisfaction of a candy bar with this better-for-you chocolate-peanut butter gluten-free snack or dessert recipe. Pair it with a glass of milk, hot or cold, for a boost of calcium and protein. View Recipe 14 of 20 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe 15 of 20 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 16 of 20 Frozen Chocolate-Banana Bites Dark chocolate is drizzled on chunks of banana then frozen to make this sweet snack or dessert. View Recipe 17 of 20 Sweet Potato Chips Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin for the optimum crunch! View Recipe 18 of 20 Mango Fruit Leather This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It's perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home. View Recipe 19 of 20 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast. View Recipe 20 of 20 Grapes & Cheese Sweet and savory is the definition of this satisfying snack. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit