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  5. 21 Snack Recipes For When You’re Craving A Crunch

21 Snack Recipes For When You’re Craving A Crunch

February 29, 2020
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Whether it’s the middle of the afternoon or the middle of the night, these snacks are perfect when you’re craving a crunch. There’s a snack for everyone with Lemon-Parm Popcorn, Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas and Crunchy Chocolate & Peanut Clusters. These sweet and savory recipes are healthy and satisfying at any time of the day.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

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Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Lemon-Parm Popcorn

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Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2011

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Rosemary-Pine Nut Biscotti

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These amazing olive oil biscotti are studded with rich, buttery-tasting pine nuts. Try them alongside fruit sorbet, cheese or summer peaches. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

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Maple Granola

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This quick and healthy granola recipe can be enjoyed like cereal with milk or sprinkled over yogurt to make an easy parfait. Serve with a banana for a balanced breakfast. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Crunchy Popcorn Cauliflower

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A crunchy, savory pretzel-pecan coating turns roasted, caramelized cauliflower into an irresistible appetizer or kids' snack that mimics flavored popcorn. Serve this popcorn cauliflower straight from the oven with a dipping sauce and watch these tasty little bites disappear. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Smoky Pumpkin Seeds

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Smoked paprika and garlic powder punch up the flavor in this easy roasted pumpkin seeds recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 2019

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Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers

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Turn leftover brown rice and quinoa from dinner or meal-prepping into these delicious crispy crackers that are loaded with three good-for-you seeds--and create an everything-bagel flavor, without the bagel. The whole grains that make up this copycat cracker recipe add lots of fiber for a healthy snack that pairs perfectly with hummus or cheese. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Crunchy Granola Wedges

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This recipe was inspired by chef Lars Kronmark's granola wedges from the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone. Substitute your favorite fruit, nuts and/or seeds for the sunflower seeds and/or dried cranberries in these granola bars. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010

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Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

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Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don't skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Sweet & Spicy Wasabi Snack Mix

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Spicy wasabi-flavored peas are a great snack on their own but can sometimes be too hot. In this snack mix, the wasabi spice is tamed just a bit with the addition of a crispy cereal, pretzel sticks, almonds, a ginger-soy sauce, and sweet chewy dried fruit. Try it at your next party or tailgate! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Super-Seed Snack Bars

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Thanks to a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, hemp and chia seeds, these healthy snack bars are packed with protein, fiber, minerals and healthy fats. Because these bars pack well, they're great for taking along on all-day adventures. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019

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Nutty Chocolate Crunch

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This crunchy snack made with rice and bran cereals, peanuts, and chocolate pieces is perfect for on-the-go occasions. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Everything Bagel Microwave Popcorn

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Full of umami-rich flavors inspired by the classic bagel, this easy popcorn snack is sure to make your mouth water. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

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Popcorn Crunch Mix

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This sweet and savory popcorn mix is ready in just 10 minutes and is a bit of a magic trick--it's so good it disappears right before your eyes! Honey-nut cereal squares, lightly-salted popcorn, and chocolaty peanuts are drizzled with melted chocolate and provide amazing taste in each bite. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Spiced Crackers

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Give plain crackers a flavorful boost when you roast them with paprika and oregano. For a touch of smokiness, try smoked paprika instead of regular. Serve with hummus, cheese or your favorite dip. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

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Sugarplum Biscotti

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Dunk these fruitcake-inspired whole-grain biscotti in a cup of hot tea or coffee. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010

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Cranberry-Oatmeal Streusel Bars

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Crunchy pecans and warm vanilla add the perfect touch to these breakfast bars. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Fruit & Nut Popcorn Trail Mix

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Sweet dried fruit, salty nuts and crunchy popcorn are mixed together to make this super-satisfying, homemade trail mix that travels well.

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Cranberry-Almond Granola

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If you've never made your own granola, you'll be amazed at the difference in freshness and flavor--and at how easy it is. Use this recipe as a starting point for your own creativity: substitute dried blueberries or chopped dried apricots for the cranberries, or walnuts or hazelnuts for the almonds. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2004

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Barbecue Snack Mix

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This crunchy snack mix has just the right blend of sweet and savory spices to make it completely addictive. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Crunchy Chocolate and Peanut Clusters

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Because these sweet, crunchy treats take just 45 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice. Consider doubling the recipe--stored in an airtight container in the freezer, an extra batch will last for up to 3 months. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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1 of 21 Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
2 of 21 Lemon-Parm Popcorn
3 of 21 Rosemary-Pine Nut Biscotti
4 of 21 Maple Granola
5 of 21 Crunchy Popcorn Cauliflower
6 of 21 Smoky Pumpkin Seeds
7 of 21 Homemade Multi-Seed Crackers
8 of 21 Crunchy Granola Wedges
9 of 21 Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
10 of 21 Sweet & Spicy Wasabi Snack Mix
11 of 21 Super-Seed Snack Bars
12 of 21 Nutty Chocolate Crunch
13 of 21 Everything Bagel Microwave Popcorn
14 of 21 Popcorn Crunch Mix
15 of 21 Spiced Crackers
16 of 21 Sugarplum Biscotti
17 of 21 Cranberry-Oatmeal Streusel Bars
18 of 21 Fruit & Nut Popcorn Trail Mix
19 of 21 Cranberry-Almond Granola
20 of 21 Barbecue Snack Mix
21 of 21 Crunchy Chocolate and Peanut Clusters

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