It’s especially helpful for those wanting to lower their blood pressure and improve their heart health.

Making these snacks ahead for easy grab-and-go will help save you time during busy weeks, too.

Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended.

Avocado Hummus

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Don’t have raspberries on hand?

Try adding chopped apple, blueberries or dried cranberries instead to this healthy overnight muesli recipe.

Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy.

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Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don’t skip this step.

Homemade Trail Mix

Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.

Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.

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These air-fryer plantains are sweet and salty, with a deliciously crispy crust.

Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors.

Really Green Smoothie

The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green.

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Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

Make a batch on the weekend and keep them in your freezer.

For a grab-and-go breakfast, reheat the oatmeal cakes in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips

Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer.

These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat.

They’re a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.

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Apricot-Ginger Energy Balls

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