Microwave Popcorn
Learn how to make popcorn in the microwave for a quick, fuss-free snack.
Once the kernels are popped, you could add any seasonings you want for a sweet or salty snack.
Spice-Roasted Chickpeas
Paprika- and cumin-coated chickpeas get crispy on the outside with a creamy inside.
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Enjoy these chickpeas as a snack or add them to a salad for some plant-based protein.
If you don’t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well.
Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.
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Easy Black Bean Dip
This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic.
Roasted beets make this healthy dip extra flavorful.
Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.
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An addictively crunchy snack that’s actually good for you.
Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.
If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.
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Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking.
Almond-Date Bars
These no-bake snack bars are packed with nuts, dried fruit and rice cereal.
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For the best texture, use naturally sticky whole pitted dates.
Make these bars ahead of time and pack them in a lunchbox for work or school.
Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper.
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Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls
These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack.
Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes.
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Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness.
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