20 Healthy Snacks

Medjool dates, cranberries, and apples keep these nice and moist.

Recipe: Fruit and Nut Chewy Bars

Combine 4 whole grains with peanuts and peanut butter for a bar that's filling as well as delicious.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Cranberry Go-Bars

Here's a go-bar that's dense and decadent, but good for you, too.

Recipe: No-bake Chewy Fruit and Nut Bars

Ready in 10 minutes, and simple enough to make that kids can help.

Recipe: Peanut and Dried Fruit Snack Mix

Soy and Sesame Kale Chips (pictured)

Instead of a bag of potato chips, try these crunchy, savory treats.

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Olive Oil and Sea Salt Kale Chips

A sprinkling of coarse salt tastes satisfying without all the sodium of processed snacks.

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Cheesy Pepper Kale Chips

Choose from parmesan or nutritional yeast for the cheesy flavor.

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Instead of a can of nuts, scoop up a handful of these crispy roasted snacks.

Recipe: Roasted Chickpeas with Garam Masala

Especially low in calories, these are great to keep on hand for those quick stops by the fridge.

Recipe: Quick Indian Pickles

Just whirl together cooked spinach, cottage cheese, and a few seasonings for this 5-ingredient dip.

Recipe: Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Dip

The Asian seasonings take the sweet potatoes in a savory direction.

Recipe: Miso, Sesame, and Sweet Potato Dip

Layer roasted tomatillos and bell peppers over chipotle-flavored beans for a fresh take on the classic dip.

Recipe: Black Bean Tomatillo Dip

If you have a jar of roasted red peppers and some basic seasonings on hand, you can whip up this tasty Middle Eastern spread.

Recipe: Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Combine 2 kinds of salmon, Greek yogurt, and simple seasonings for a rich-tasting spread that takes only 15 minutes.

Recipe: Smoky Salmon Chive Spread

Here's a great fresh option if you love onion dip but don't want all the fat and sodium of the usual kind made with sour cream and a boxed seasoning blend.

Recipe: Sweet Onion and Thyme Dip

Freeze cubes of puréed ripe melon so you can whip up this treat anytime the mood strikes.

Recipe: Summer Melon Fizzies

Try our easy, basic recipe, then customize it using 5 variations.

Recipe: Raspberry Smoothie

Some smoothies can be too filling, but this one, made with two kinds of citrus and Greek yogurt, tastes light and refreshing while still being creamy.

Recipe: The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie

An extra-easy, 2-ingredient recipe to satisfy your craving.

Recipe: Tart 'n' Tangy Fro-Yo

Just toss some lemon curd and plain yogurt in your ice cream maker.

Recipe: Luscious Lemon Fro-Yo