25 Healthy Snack Ideas
Looking for a healthy snack idea for this summer? Here are 25 great recipes that are from scratch and will keep you going! Make sure to bookmark this page for ideas for picnics, camping trips, and more. I know that I’m constantly looking for something that will keep me full about mid-morning and mid-afternoon each day.
1. Healthy Homemade Granola Bars
These granola bars make a great healthy snack and are also very filling. Perfect if you have a long day in the car!
You can make your own Microwave Popcorn without having to add all of the crazy ingredients that a bag of microwave popcorn from the store has in it. I prefer to use one of these Microwave Popcorn bowls but you will get the same result either way!
3. Cream Cheese Cucumber Sandwiches
These are great little sandwiches to make for a refreshing snack, especially if you have a bunch of cucumbers in the garden that need to be used up.
4. Whole Wheat Gold Fish Crackers
These are a great substitution for the store version of the same crackers. If you are looking for something similar that is allergen free you also might want to check out these Sweet Potato Crackers.
5. Blackberry Almond Meal Muffins
These make another great filling snack for hungry bellies!
6. Easy Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Such a simple recipe but always a delicious snack! Find many more smoothie recipes here.
7. Homemade Banana Pudding Recipe
I love this recipe because it combines the deliciousness of banana pudding into an high protein snack. This one is great to make when you need that extra protein push.
Such a simple idea but it makes a fun and healthy snack for the kids when they are hungry! Use Sunflower Butter for those with nut allergies. Or if you have seed allergies as well you could also use jam.
9. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries aren’t generally considered a healthy snack but give them the added boost of being made with sweet potatoes and being baked…you can’t go wrong!
This was one of my very favorite snacks when I was a kid! Top with some delicious melted butter and toppings on your choice. Grated Parmesan Cheese will always be good. 🙂
11. Pizza Roll Ups
These tasty treats can be made in advance and frozen until you need them. They are made with whole wheat flour and provide a hearty snack (you could eat them for lunch too!).
You only need one ingredient to make these super simple snacks. They are excellent for little fingers too!
These little granola bars are similar to the store bought version but without all of the added ingredients. Oatmeal helps to give you protein and keep you feeling full until supper time.
14. Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
I always have an overabundance of zucchini in the summer so I’m always looking for new ways to use it. This year I’m going to have to give these little crisps a try, they look so tasty!
15. Orange Julius Strawberry Banana Smoothies
Another great smoothie recipe that is always a favorite around our house. This one is great when I have extra oranges that need to be juiced!
16. Homemade Cheese-It Crackers
This recipe has always been a hit at our house and for everyone that’s ever tried it! If you crave the crunch of the store bought cheese crackers you will just love this homemade version!
17. Fruit Juice Gelatin Without Sugar
If your little ones love Jello they will love this homemade version. You can customize it to any flavor you’d like and it contains no added sugar!
18. Pumpkin Seeds
Always a great snack to make in the fall when pumpkins abound. The seeds are healthy and can be filling!
In the summer when fresh fruits and veggies are plentiful, salsa is a great healthy snack to make! This version uses cherry tomatoes which I always seem to have more than enough of.
20. Frozen Yogurt
I never knew how easy it was to make frozen yogurt until one day when I just gave it a shot. Only 2 ingredients are needed to make this cold, tangy treat!
If you have little ones that love graham crackers you will just love this recipe! Great for eating plain, dipping in homemade dips, or topping with something delicious.
The only way that you know these crackers aren’t the ones from the store is because these taste so much fresher! If you love crackers you need to make this recipe.
23. Roasted Almonds
This recipe is a favorite at my mom’s house. It’s easy to make but these tasty little savory nuts will be hard to put down!
24. Easy Avocado Corn Salsa Recipe
This is another one of our favorite snack recipes just because it’s so fresh and filling!
25. Fruit Roll Ups
When you find a great deal on fresh fruit, buy what you can and make this recipe! You can make homemade Fruit Roll-ups in almost any flavor. They are great for an on-the-go snack.
What are your favorite healthy snack ideas from this list? Which one are you going to try first?
Rachel says
June 13, 2013 at 8:27 pmMy current favorite yummy (better than some) indulgence is homemade ranch dip and carrots: http://joyinsimplicity.com/what-you-dont-need-a-little-packet/
I also love a kefir blueberry smoothie with chia and spinach tossed in!
I look forward to trying the fruit snacks first. I keep meaning to do this for my toddler and this was a great reminder, Thank you!!
Merissa says
June 13, 2013 at 8:30 pmThanks for sharing!
Amber says
June 19, 2013 at 10:53 pmOh wow, so many things I want to try! I’m a huge fan of granola bars cuz they’re so portable and being in school, that’s a huge plus for me.