Snacks

Healthy Plant Based Snacks

Think of healthy homemade snacks as an extension of a meal. These snacks are easy to make and easy to pack up to take on the go. Great tasting for kids and adults.

Apple Cinnamon Slices

These apple slices are amazingly good.

Apple Cinnamon Slices

Thinly slice apples and generously sprinkle ground cinnamon on both sides.

Fruit Kabobs

Wooden skewers are not a good idea for school, but you can use toothpicks and make mini skewers.

Fruit Kabobs

Alternate two or more variety of fruit on a skewer.

Fresh Fruit Cup

Instead of purchasing pre-made fruit cups, use in season fruit. It will cost less, won't have added sugar and tastes much better.

Fruit Cup

1 cup of any fresh fruit combinations cut into bite size pieces.

cherries, strawberries, red grapes
peaches, blackberries, strawberries
bannas, guava, kiwi

Hummus and Vegetable Sticks

Everyone loves finger food and dips seem to make ordinary food taste better.

Hummus with Veggie Sticks

15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, 4+tablespoons liquid from garbanzo beans, 2 tablespoons tahini. Blend in food processor until smooth.
Add roasted garlic or red pepper.
Serve hummus with a variety of vegetable sticks.

Hummus and Crackers/Pita

If you use pre-made hummus, look for one made without oil. Buy pita or crackers made with no oil or sugars.

Hummus and Crackers/ Pita

15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, 4+tablespoons liquid from garbanzo beans, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons tahini-blend until smooth.
Add roasted garlic or red pepper if desired.
Serve hummus with crackers or pita wedges

Toasted Chickpeas

These easy to make roasted chickpeas make a tasty, healthy snack.

Toasted Chickpeas

12 ounces chickpeas and seasonings.
Roasted for 30-40 minutes at 400°.
For the complete recipe and flavorings click here.

Fresh Pea Pods or Edamame

Fresh peas and edamame are a tender and sweet.

Fresh Pea Pods or Edamame

Partially shell for smaller children.

Fresh Grape Tomatoes

Kids love bite size treats so use grape tomatoes if you can. Cut them in half for small children.

Fresh Grape Tomatoes

These are a great snack anytime and especially on the go.

Nut Butter and Veggies/Crackers

sUse store bought nut butter with no added oils or sugars or make your own, it's easy.

Place nuts in food processor and whirl until smooth.
Serve 2 tablespoons of nut butter and 5-7 celery sticks, whole wheat crackers, rice crackers, or other healthy choices.

Trail Mix

Make your own trail mix using your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruit and just a taste of coconut.

1/4 cup mixed nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds etc.)
2 tablespoons dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, pineapple, banana, or other fruit or berries),
1 tablespoon dried coconut

Homemade Granola

This is a wonderful snack food to keep around. It packs well and you can easily adapt it to what you have in your pantry.

Homemade Granola

Make this granola on the weekend and use it as a breakfast cereal or snack.
Click here for my recipe.

Mini Bagels

Whole wheat bagels are best.

Mini Bagels

Serve mini bagels plain, with hummus, nut butter, or any oil free spread.