These snacks are perfect for a little boost between meals.
Make-ahead energy balls, freshly seasoned popcorn and copycat veggie chips are all on the menu.
They’re easily customizable by changing up the dried fruit and nuts.
Nate Lemuel
Creamy Strawberry Smoothie
It’s hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies.
All you need is five ingredients and five minutes.
The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits.
Nate Lemuel
Dried apricots and honey hold together the coconut and oats, while ginger and tahini deepen the sweet flavors.
Almond butter and cocoa add substance and chocolaty appeal.
Serve any time of day as a snack or dessert, or pack them for a hike.
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These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture.
The chocolate chips are an optional but excellent addition.
Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air-fried sweet potato fries are crispy, tender and delicately sweet.
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If the cinnamon-pepper spice is too intense, try thyme, oregano, paprika or garlic instead.
Tahini-Yogurt Dip
Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.
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.
Pumpkin-Oat Mini Muffins
These gluten-free pumpkin muffins are packed with oats and chocolate chips.
Plus, these mini pumpkin muffins are made entirely in the blender, making cleanup a breeze.
Blueberry Muffin Bars
With all the supersize muffins out there, portion control can be a challenge.
These let you enjoy the flavors of a blueberry muffin, and easily keep track of what you eat.
