19 Healthy Snack Ideas

Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream On Pear

Rule number one for sticking to a healthy snacking plan? Don’t get bored. These ideas all make the grade in terms of nutrition, but they’re a lot more imaginative than—snooze—a handful of almonds.Want more ideas? Find more healthy snacks, specifically designed to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, then read our guide to healthy snacking.

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Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream on Pear

Mix together 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream and 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish. Dividing evenly, top ½ sliced pear with 3 slices deli roast beef, the horseradish cream, and fresh herbs (such as chervil, parsley, or tarragon).

149 calories | 3 g fiber | 15 g protein | 4 g fat

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Beet Chips With Curried Yogurt

Mix together 2 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt and ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon curry powder. Serve with 1 cup beet chips.

180 calories | 5 g fiber | 6 g protein | 11 g fat

Crackers With Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread and Banana

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Crackers With Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread and Banana

Dividing evenly, spread 2 crisp bread crackers with 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread. Top with 1 sliced small banana.

214 calories | 6 g fiber | 4 g protein | 7 g fat

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Ham and Jicama Wraps

Dividing evenly, wrap 6 jicama or celery sticks with 3 slices ham. Serve with 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard for dipping.

74 calories | 2 g fiber | 8 g protein | 2 g fat

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Banana, Kale, and Almond Milk Smoothie

In a blender, puree 1 medium banana, 1 cup chopped kale, and 1 cup almond milk until smooth.

201 calories | 5 g fiber | 5 g protein | 4 g fat

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Minty Pea Dip With Pretzel Chips

Mash ½ cup frozen peas with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice. Serve with 15 pretzel chips.

209 calories | 5 g fiber | 8 g protein | 0 g fat

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Tropical Yogurt Parfait

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Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries

Spread ½ toasted whole-grain “flat” bagel with 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta. Top with ⅓ cup sliced strawberries. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar.

148 calories | 4 g fiber | 7 g protein | 5 g fat

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Lemony Avocado With Endive Dippers

Mash ⅓ chopped avocado with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Serve with endive leaves.

143 calories | 12 g fiber | 4g protein | 9 g fat

Rice Cake With Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Cherries

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Rice Cake With Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Cherries

Spread 1 rice cake with 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut and 2 teaspoons dried cherries.

177 calories | 2 g fiber | 5 g protein | 11 g fat

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Cherry Tomatoes With Goat Cheese

Dividing evenly, top 5 halved large cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped herbs (such as chives, basil, or parsley).

98 calories | 1 g fiber | 6 g protein | 7 g fat

Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom

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Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom

Top ½ cup vanilla frozen yogurt with ½ cup blueberries and a pinch of cardamom.

182 calories | 2 g fiber | 4 g protein | 5 g fat

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Sesame Popcorn

Toss 4 cups popped popcorn with ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil and ½ teaspoon sesame seeds.

152 calories | 5 g fiber | 4 g protein | 4 g fat

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Celery Sticks With Hummus and Olives

Dividing evenly, top 3 celery sticks with 3 tablespoons hummus and 3 sliced kalamata olives.

129 calories | 5 g fiber | 5 g protein | 8 g fat

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Dark Chocolate and Nut Clusters

Mix together ¼ cup unsalted roasted nuts and 1 ounce melted dark chocolate (70 to 80 percent cocoa). Drop onto wax paper; refrigerate until set.

195 calories | 3 g fiber | 4 g protein | 14 g fat

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Sweet Potato Fries With Chipotle Yogurt

Cook 14 frozen sweet potato fries according to the package directions. Mix together 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt and ½ teaspoon chipotles in adobo sauce and serve for dipping.

208 calories | 3 g fiber | 3 g protein | 10 g fat

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Spicy Watermelon and Pistachios

Toss 2 cups cut-up watermelon with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and ½ teaspoon grated lime zest. Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoons chopped unsalted roasted pistachios.

126 calories | 2 g fiber | 3 g protein | 3 g fat

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Mango and Raspberry Smoothie

In a blender, puree ½ cup coconut water, ½ cup frozen mango, ½ cup frozen raspberries, 2 ounces tofu, and 1 teaspoon agave nectar until smooth.

173 calories | 7 g fiber | 6 g protein | 2 g fat

Whole-Grain Bread With Almond Butter and Peaches

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Whole-Grain Bread With Almond Butter and Peaches

Spread 2 teaspoons almond butter on 1 slice toasted whole-grain bread. Top with ½ sliced peach.

135 calories | 3 g fiber | 6 g protein | 7 g fat

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19 Healthy Snack Ideas

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Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream on Pear

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Beet Chips With Curried Yogurt

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Crackers With Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread and Banana

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Ham and Jicama Wraps

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Banana, Kale, and Almond Milk Smoothie

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Minty Pea Dip With Pretzel Chips

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Tropical Yogurt Parfait

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Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries

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Lemony Avocado With Endive Dippers

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Rice Cake With Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Cherries

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Cherry Tomatoes With Goat Cheese

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Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom

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Sesame Popcorn

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Celery Sticks With Hummus and Olives

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Dark Chocolate and Nut Clusters

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Sweet Potato Fries With Chipotle Yogurt

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Spicy Watermelon and Pistachios

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Mango and Raspberry Smoothie

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Whole-Grain Bread With Almond Butter and Peaches

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