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updated Aug 4, 2021

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I am a snacker. Like clockwork, I reach for something to munch on mid-morning and again mid-afternoon. Sometimes I go for something salty and crunchy, other times something sweet. No matter what, though, I always want a snack that’s healthy. Or, more specifically, a snack that feels healthy to me. Because what I consider healthy might not feel that way to you, and that’s totally okay. Healthy is such a broad term that means different things to different people.

Of course it should be satisfying and tasty, but a really good snack should also be quick and easy to pull together. Or one that you can grab straight from the pantry. Because no matter what your definition of healthy looks like, there’s an ever-growing selection of healthy snacks at the supermarket that fit the bill.

Still need some snacking inspiration? We’ve got you covered! We pulled together more than 70 of our favorite healthy snacks recipes, along with the top snacks we’ve been tossing in our grocery cart. Whether you’re following a plant-based diet, prefer to keep things keto-friendly, are eliminating gluten or dairy, or even doing a round of Whole30, there’s something here for everyone.

Plant-Based Snacks

Each of these snacks puts plants front and center for when you want a wholesome bite that packs in the produce, but is more substantial than cut-up veggies and fruit.

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Blistered Cucumbers with Spicy Seeds

When cucumbers are blistered in a pan, the floral freshness combines with a deeply savory crisp crust. Here, they're topped with a crunchy, spicy sprinkle inspired by dukkah, a Middle Eastern seasoning made of crushed, toasted nuts, seeds, and/or spices.

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Beet Hummus

While chickpeas are the traditional base for hummus, we’ve loosened the rules a bit and opted for steamed beets instead, for a version that's sweet, spicy, and kind of unexpected.

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Easy 3-Ingredient Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Savory snack lovers will find these crispy, spicy cauliflower bites totally irresistible.

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Carrot Cake Power Bites

These easy sweet treats taste like dessert, and they're also packed with plenty of fiber, protein, and fat to carry you through the afternoon.

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Vegan Chocolate-Almond Chia Pudding

A little upfront prep means you have a wholesome sweet snack for the whole week ahead. While the recipe calls for almond milk, and unsweetened non-dairy milk will work here.

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Eggplant Jerky

Oven-dried eggplant is so much like beef jerky — delightfully chewy and dense — that it seems only fitting to marinate the eggplant slices before drying and dubbing them eggplant jerky.

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From the Ground Up Butternut Squash Crackers , $22.50 for 6 (4-ounce) boxes

These plant-based crackers may look like Cheez-Its, but don’t be fooled — they’re made with butternut squash!

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Vegan Rob’s Sorghum Cauliflower Puffs , $12.53 for 3 (3.5-ounce) bags

These cauliflower puffs taste exactly like cheese doodles, and if you don’t believe us you’re going to have to trust us — because they REALLY do.

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Hippeas , $28.19 for 12 (1.5-ounce) bags

If you’re not ready to fully embrace the cauliflower puffs, start with Hippeas. They’re made with chickpea flower and “vegan white cheddar.”

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Terra Chips , $3.69 for 6.8 ounces

Dare we say that these perfectly salted root vegetable chips are even crispier and crunchier than potato chips?

Low-Carb Snacks

Not only are these snacks low in carbs, but most are also packed with protein to help carry you through the rest of the morning or afternoon.

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Ham, Egg, and Cheese Wraps

A protein-packed egg wrap instead of a tortilla keeps the carb count low. The recipe calls for watercress, but any type of leafy greens will work here.

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Roasted Shishito Peppers

Savory, salty, and occasionally spicy, it's hard to stop at just one.

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Crab & Avocado Temaki

Simple, fresh, and delicious, these hand rolls just might remind you of a lighter California sushi roll.

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Veggie Nori Rolls

Packed with a crunchy-meets-creamy texture and big, bright flavors these rolls are a totally irresistible snack.

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Sardine Snacking Toasts

A swipe of tangy mustard and pickled onions are just the right balance for protein-rich sardines. Make the most of your pantry - canned tuna and salmon make a nice alternative.

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Fresh Veggies with Cumin-Lime Yogurt Dip

Just three ingredients is all you need to whip up this bright, smoky dip.

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Low-Carb Snacks to Toss in Your Shopping Cart

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Peatos , $19.99 for 15 (1-ounce) bags

Aside from their ingenious name, we love Peatos because they’re made from pea and lentil flour yet still have the same familiar taste and texture of Cheetos.

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Sargento Balanced Breaks , $4.29 for 3 (1.5-ounce) snacks

Don’t have time to assemble a full-on cheese board? Settle for a midday, pre-portioned Sargento Balanced Breaks instead.

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Gaea Olive Snacks , $24 for 8 (2.3-ounce) packs

Normalize snacking on olives! They’re briny, delicious, full of healthy fats, and the perfect afternoon snack.

Keto Snacks

When it comes to keto-friendly snacks, there are actually a lot more options out there than you might expect.

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Keto Cheetos

These highly snackable keto Cheetos are the real deal. They’re as light and crisp and cheesy as their store-bought counterpart — without all those artificial ingredients.

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Pepperoni Chips

Whether you eat them on their own or partnered with cheese, these crispy, crunchy, salty, spicy chips are a total hit.

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Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata Cups

These high-protein, keto-friendly egg cups are good whether you eat them warm, at room temp, or pulled straight from the fridge.

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Breakfast Deviled Eggs

Breakfast deviled eggs are simply heaven.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Avocado with Goat Cheese and Arugula

Avocados star in these easy keto roll-ups, for a wholesome snack that will really hold you over.

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Keto Loaf

This eggy bread is totally keto-friendly, and just might remind you of a popover.

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Whisps , $3.99 for 2 ounces

Cheese-lovers, prepare to be amazed. These crunchy “chips” are made entirely of cheese and baked to perfection.

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Epic Oven Baked Pork Rinds , $4.89 for 2.5 ounces

Pork rinds contain zero carbohydrates, which means they’re keto-approved.

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Good Culture Cottage Cheese Cups , $1.69 for 5 ounces

Good Culture cottage cheese cups are keto-certified, high in protein, and the best combination of salty and creamy.

Whole30 Snacks

Rather than focus on the restrictions that come with following Whole30, remember that there are so many foods that are fair game for snacking.

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Spiced Cucumber Sticks with Chaat Masala

A sprinkle of chaat masala (a combination of savory, fragrant, and salty spices) quickly turns cucumbers into a totally crave-worthy snack.

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Purple Cauliflower Hummus

While hummus is typically off limits when following Whole30, this approved version starts with cauliflower as the base, and also happens to be vegan and gluten-free.

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Copycat Rx Bars

Chocolatey and chewy, these homemade RX Bars are our take on the darling meal replacement of the moment. A sprinkling of finishing salt upgrades these bars and helps bring out the flavor even further.

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Black Salt-and-Pepper Roasted Cashews

If you have a thing for salty, crunchy snacks, this one's for you.

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Dang Coconut Chips , $5.49 for 3.17 ounces

If you’re trying out Whole30, look for coconut chips with zero added sugar.

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Blue Diamond On-the-Go Almonds , $15.31 for 32 (.6-ounce) packs

It’s easy to eat a whole can or bag of almonds, but these pre-portioned packs are the way to go if you’re looking for a quick snack break.

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Wholly Guacamole Spicy Minis , $6.29 for 6 (2-ounce) cups

All of the deliciousness of guacamole with absolutely none of the work makes these #snackgoals.

Low-Calorie Snacks

Whether you prefer a snack that’s sweet, salty, or crunchy, this low-calorie lineup has something for everyone.

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Kale Chips

These wholesome chips are so crunchy and salty and flavorful that you’ll want to eat them all straight from the sheet pan.

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Grilled Watermelon

Grilling watermelon caramelizes the melon's sweetness and gives it a subtle, smoky flavor.

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Rainbow Vegetable Spring Rolls

Snacking on veggies is anything but boring when they're packed into a brightly colored spring roll.

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Apple Sandwiches

Snacking on apples and peanut butter has never felt more fun.

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Guacamole Recipe

Just 5 ingredients stand between you and this easy, classic guacamole.

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Oh Snap Hottie Bites , $1.49 for 3.25 ounces

An entire pouch of these spicy snacking pickles is just 15 calories!

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Boom Chicka Pop White Cheddar Popcorn , $2.99 for 4.5 ounces

Angie’s Boomchickapop White Cheddar Popcorn is made with whole grains, recognizable ingredients, and is only 60 calories per cup.

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Harvest Snaps , $1.99 for 1 ounce

These crispy pea-shaped snacks are actually made with real peas. You’ll never need another veggie straw again.

High-Protein Snacks

Craving a snack that’s really going to fill you up? Lean on snacks packed with protein-rich ingredients, like eggs, Greek yogurt, deli meat, nuts, and nut butter.

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Easy No-Bake Protein Balls

If you can find about a half an hour to make these peanut butter-chocolate protein balls this weekend, you’ll be rewarded. They pack up easily and each one delivers five grams of protein, so they’re just the thing to curb mid-morning and afternoon slumps all week long.

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3-Cheese Frittata Cups

These cups are just the thing for protein-packed lunches, satisfying after-school snacks, or wholesome suppers served with a simple green salad.

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Honey-Yogurt Avocado Toast

A thick blanket of Greek yogurt, gives basic avocado toast a nice boost of protein.

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Smoked Almond Snack Bars

These savory snack bars have a smoky barbecue flavor with lots of crunchy, toasted nuts and seeds to get you through to dinner.

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No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Mixing in peanut butter and quinoa flakes, keeps these wholesome treats super filling.

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Turkey Wraps with Honey Mustard Dip

It's hard to resist a timeless turkey wrap. Especially this version that starts with a layer of whipped cream cheese.

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Lesser Evil Egg White Curls , $24 for 6 (4-ounce) bags

Hear us out: Egg White Curls are REVOLUTIONARY. Made with cassava flour and dried egg whites, they’re a high-protein, doodle-shaped delight.

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RXBARs , $18.89 for 12

RXBARs are the perfect no-brainer protein boost. Unsure of whether you’ll like them or not? All the ingredients are listed right on the front of the label.

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Peckish Eggs & Everything

Not only are we obsessed with these snack-able hardboiled eggs and seasoning pouches, but we’re also obsessed with the packaging.

Low-Sugar Snacks

This lineup of savory and naturally sweetened snacks are proof that really great snacks don’t need any added sugar.

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Cornmeal Muffins with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta

You won't find any added sugar in these savory, gluten-free cottage cheese muffins.

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Garlic and Herb Marinated Mozzarella Bites

The only thing better than popping creamy nibbles of mozzarella in your mouth, is first soaking them in a bath of olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs.

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Individual Baked Oatmeal Cups

Use any toppings you like to give these unsweetened oat muffins a sweet or savory spin.

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Brown Butter and Tahini Dipped Radishes

This simple snack-time recipe is a play on the classic and timeless combo of crunchy, raw radishes with rich butter and salt.

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Lemon-Garlic Whipped Feta with Pesto

This extra-creamy dip is ideal served with pita chips, crostini, or vegetable crudité.

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Olive Oil Carrot Muffins

These wholesome, low-sugar muffins largely lean on applesauce, carrots, and dried fruit for subtle sweetness.

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Siggi’s No Added Sugar Raspberry & Apple, $1.69 at Whole Foods Market

It’s pretty startling how much sugar is hiding out in most yogurts on the shelf. But Siggi’s No-Added sugar line only contains 5 grams total (without sacrificing taste).

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GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce , $14.84 for 18 (3.2-ounce) pouches

As any parent will attest, the ease of these squeezable applesauce pouches is absolutely unparalelled.

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Beina Honey-Roasted Chickpeas , $15.96 for 4 (5-ounce) bags

Unlike lots of other honey-roasted snacks, these lightly sweetened, crisped chickpeas don’t skew too sweet.

Gluten-Free Snacks

Crunchy roasted chickpeas, granola bars, popcorn, and even crackers are some of our top picks here.

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

If you haven't yet been introduced to this snack, please allow me to do the honors. Here is our step-by-step recipe for roasting chickpeas in the oven.

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Deluxe Tropical Trail Mix

This is far from the GORP you grew on eating. Loaded with puffed quinoa, toasted nuts and seeds, dried papaya, and a little dark chocolate for good measure, don't be surprised if you devour this tasty trail mix in record time.

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Easy No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars

These easy no-bake granola bars are sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy, and honestly just downright delicious.

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Gluten-Free Granola Toasting Bread

This is nothing like the toast you're used to snacking on. It's a gluten-free granola-meets-bread hybrid that's equal parts crunchy and chewy.

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Cacio e Pepe Popcorn

If a cheesy, peppery cacio e pepe pasta dinner speaks to y our soul, this is bound to be your new favorite popcorn.

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Frozen Grapes and Granola Yogurt Bark

Yogurt bark is the most fun you'll have snacking on yogurt. Topped with grapes and clusters of granola, it's like a sheet pan parfait.

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Barnana Plantain Chips , $5.39 for 5 ounces

Every single snack in the Barnana line is gluten-free. Our favorites are the organic ridged Himalayan pink sea salt plantain chips.

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Rhythym Organic Kale Chips , $17.00 for 4 (2-ounce) bags

Yes, it’s easy enough to bake up some shatteringly crispy kale chips, but why not make it even easier by buying a bag that’s ready to go?

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Simple Mills Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers , $5.49 for 4.25 ounces

Simple Mills has an excellent selection of gluten-free offerings. These Rosemary & Sea Salt Crackers, made with almond flour, flax seeds, and sunflower seeds, are just one example.

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Flackers , $27.70 for 4 (5-ounce) bags

These flaxseed crackers pack quite the nutritional punch — plus they’re sturdy enough to stand up to any dip.

Dairy-Free Snacks

From fruit salads to peanut butter-banana wraps to energy bites, these dairy-free snacks give you plenty to choose from.

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Rainbow Fruit Salad

A sweet and tangy honey lime dressing guarantees that this fruit salad is anything but boring.

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Cowboy Caviar

Good news: cowboy caviar is even better when you make it ahead of time and keeps for nearly a week in the fridge.

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Hummus

Skip the store-bought stuff — making it yourself is so easy and will be far tastier.

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No-Bake Tahini-Date Energy Balls

These tahini energy balls have a flavor that's nutty and just sweet enough without crossing the line into dessert territory.

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Mango and Papaya Fruit Salad

This super simple snack is all the proof you need that it doesn't take a whole lot to make a totally impressive fruit salad.

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Peanut Butter, Banana, and Granola Wrap

This quick and easy wrap will be loved by kids and adults alike.

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Siggi’s Plant Based Coconut Blend , $1.99 at Whole Foods Market

Of all the dairy-free yogurts we’ve tried, we can’t say enough good things about Siggi’s Plant-Based Coconut Blend. First-timers should try the raspberry flavor.

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Daiya Cheeze Sticks

Being dairy-free doesn’t mean you have to give up the simple pleasures of cheese sticks. Thankfully, Daiya makes a pretty darn good plant-based replacement.

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Kite Hill Dairy-Free Ranch Dip , $3.99 for 8 ounces at Whole Foods Market

Yes, there’s such a thing as dairy-free ranch dip. Kite Hill’s version is made with almond milk and it comes highly rated by vegans.

Kelli Foster

Food Editor, Plan & Prep

Kelli is the Food Editor for Plan & Prep content for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls , The Probiotic Kitchen , Buddha Bowls , and Everyday Freekeh Meals . She lives in New Jersey.

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