Healthy 10-Minute Recipes

This gluten-free twist on the conventional BLT also has a little Vietnamese flavor pop. This makes only four wraps, but you can easily scale it up to serve a crowd. Reprinted from Real Food Heals by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2017, Seamus Mullen

This sweet-and-salty pretzel rod is an after-school snack kids will love to make as much as they'll love to eat!

Hummus adds a flavorful protein punch to a pretzel rod for a fun, healthy after-school snack that the kids can even help with.

This sweet-and-salty pretzel rod is a satisfying snack that's perfect on-the-go or at home after school--and kids can even help make it themselves.

This creamy smoothie with lots of berries and cranberry-raspberry juice makes a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast.

Tropical fruit yogurt, banana and mango slices, and fat-free milk make a quick and refreshing snack or on-the-go breakfast.

Berry-flavored carbonated water and fresh summer fruits give this slushy drink recipe plenty of sweetness without adding sugar.

Spoon this quick and easy salsa with black beans, corn kernels, jicama, and jalapeno pepper on baked tortilla chips or homemade pita chips.

Silken tofu, orange juice, and strawberries are blended together for this refreshing smoothie--perfect for on-the-go mornings.

Think of these apple Cheddar cheese toasts like a grilled cheese 2.0. Not only do you get two servings of veggies when you bulk out your plate with this generous side salad, but we've also added in the goodness of fresh apple under the cheese for a bit of crunch! You only use half of the apple, so save the other half for a snack.

This versatile vinaigrette combines sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and green onions for a quick and easy salad dressing. Serve over torn romaine lettuce.

This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

For kids--or anyone who deserves a fruit snack or dessert--these light smoothies are endlessly versatile and appealing. When in season, substitute berries for the stone fruits to change up the taste and look; try different yogurt flavors as well.

Keep a banana or two in the freezer so you can quickly make this chocolate drink recipe for breakfast or a snack.

The classic apples-and-peanut-butter snack gets amped up with a creamy dip. Pears make it extra special, but apples are yummy too.

Sneaking green peppers into this quick fresh dip supplies added vitamin C.

This healthy air-popped whole-grain snack gets jazzed up with a dash of herbs and cheese.

Whip up easy, sweet and satisfying smoothies with frozen fruit, almond milk and yogurt.

Elevate hummus and pita by piling your plate high with cucumbers, carrots and mixed greens! Just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil is all it takes to dress it up.

Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together--and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.