Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds
Don’t throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead!
Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper.
Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below.
Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Jennifer Wendorf / Kay Clarke
Mango Fruit Leather
This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love.
Mango-Date Energy Bites
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-cook energy balls.
Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
Caitlin Bensel
These are two-bite muffins with a dense and gooey texture.
This colorful snack or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike.
Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible.
Casey Barber
Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls.
Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates–the largest and most luscious date variety.
Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits.
Serve with a creamy herbed sour cream to take this easy app to the next level.
Brussels Sprout Chips
If you like kale chips you’re going to love these Brussels sprout chips.
But don’t throw out the sprout innards–they’re great for roasting as a side for dinner.
Labneh is a thick, slightly salty Middle Eastern strained yogurt that’s easy to make at home.
Serve the dip with cucumber slices or pita chips, or use it to top roasted carrots.
These tomato-mozzarella-basil skewers are easy to assemble and perfect for a party.
Salt & Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds
Salt-and-vinegar seasoning isn’t just for chips.
These roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with salt and vinegar are a briny, crunchy treat.
Soaking the seeds in vinegar ensures that the deep vinegary flavor remains after baking.
Mini Frozen Yogurt Parfaits
These mini yogurt parfaits are the perfect sweet treat.
you’ve got the option to use raspberries, blueberries or strawberries in these bite-size parfaits.
It’s also a great snack to take camping!
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.
If you like a little heat, adding jalapeno will give you the kick you crave.
While packs of prechopped pineapple are convenient, they’re almost always more expensive.
When pineapple is in season, it’s best to buy fresh and chop it yourself.
Look for a pineapple with a golden-yellow exterior, which is a good indicator of ripeness.
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Think of these zucchini pizza bites as a fun gluten-free alternative to bagel bites.
Be sure not to overcook the zucchini or the bites may become soggy.
We like the classic pepperoni topping, but feel free to experiment with your own favorites.
Photographer / Jen Causey, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
Johnny Autry
