Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer | Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
It’s not uncommon to crave a snack (or two) to get you through the day, but indulging in them can sometimes lead down a slippery slope. With an array of options like chips, cheese puffs, and candy, many snacks lack the essential nutrients that fuel our bodies and keep us satisfied until dinnertime.
Yet, there are plenty of nutritious snack options to choose from, whether you’re perusing the aisles at your local grocery or preparing something at home. Keeping that in mind, we’ve gathered a list of our all-time favorite healthy snacks.
Without any delay, here are our top seven healthiest snack recipes saved over time.
This snack requires a bit more effort than just grabbing a bag of chips from the pantry, but we assure you, it’s worth the extra effort. You’ll be frying thin tofu slices coated in a blend of sesame seeds, cornstarch, and five-spice powder, resulting in a crispy, delightful tofu that’s perfect for dipping into a quick garlic-chili sauce ready in just 30 seconds.
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Who needs store-bought nuts, often laden with questionable oils and excessive salt, when you can whip up your own flavored nut mix at home? This reader-favorite recipe calls for a sweet combination of pecans, walnuts, almonds, and cashews, enhanced by the warm blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Szechuan pepper that forms the Chinese five-spice seasoning. Prepare a large batch on Sunday to enjoy throughout the week, and don’t hesitate to sprinkle any leftovers into a salad or grain bowl.
For a snack you can prepare in advance, give this protein-rich chia seed pudding a go. This popular recipe features chia seeds soaked in yogurt and a touch of pure vanilla extract, layered with macerated strawberries and granola, or a mix of berries and toasted nuts. Feel free to use any fruits and nuts you have on hand—the possibilities are nearly endless.
A sip-able snack, anyone? Absolutely! This healthful smoothie is ready in minutes, blending a medley of flavors and nutrients from ingredients like soy milk, baby spinach, pineapple, apple chunks, and agave nectar.
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer | Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
This rendition of chia pudding is another crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead, but with a slightly spicier twist. In this recipe, chia seeds are soaked in milk infused with cinnamon and cardamom, then mixed with a yogurt blend that also includes nut butter, vanilla, and a hint of orange zest. When it’s snack time, simply top each serving with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup, and enjoy!
