Snack

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:28:23 +0000

Be sure to save the pumpkin seeds from your Halloween jack-o’-lantern so you can make this crunchy, healthy snack.

Classic Hummus

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:57:39 +0000

It’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items. Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.

Chocolate Pretzel & Cherry Popcorn Balls

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:43:03 +0000

Chocolate Pretzel & Cherry Popcorn Balls

These popcorn balls are made with agave nectar and peanut butter and are spiked with chocolate-covered pretzels and dried cherries for a special treat. Try making them for your Halloween party this year.

Tropical Popcorn Balls

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:34:20 +0000

Tropical Popcorn Balls

These popcorn balls are held together with a flavorful combination of agave nectar and peanut butter. Macadamia nuts and coconut give them a delightful twist. They make a fun treat for Halloween.

Kale Chips

Sarah Hoff — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:43:49 +0000

Kale Chips

Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans.

Asparagus & Salmon Spring Rolls

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:53:21 +0000

Asparagus & Salmon Spring Rolls

These spring rolls are filled with smoked salmon, tender-crisp asparagus and plenty of fresh herbs. Spring rolls look impressive when you put them out for a party, but they are actually easy to make. To simplify the process, lay out all the ingredients you need to make the rolls near your work surface before you begin.

Devilish Egg

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:21:18 +0000

Devilish Egg

A hard-boiled egg is a protein-packed snack on its own—give it a little more pizzazz with a bit of mayo and mustard on top.

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Pops

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:55:55 +0000

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie Pops

Turn a strawberry-banana smoothie, or your favorite blended concoction, into freezer pops for a cool treat.

Frogs on a Log

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:43:11 +0000

Frogs on a Log

Give this childhood treat a savory twist by swapping the peanut butter and raisins for cream cheese and olives. For a spicy snack, try chopped pickled jalapenos instead of olives.

Cottage Cheese Salad

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:38:22 +0000

Cottage Cheese Salad

Cottage cheese topped with crunchy bell pepper and sweet tomato makes for a satisfying afternoon snack or pair it with hearty whole-grain crackers for a light lunch.

Chocolate-Banana Grahams

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:11:01 +0000

Chocolate-Banana Grahams

A graham cracker smeared with Nutella and topped with banana and coconut is a light way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Lemon-Parm Popcorn

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:38:24 +0000

Lemon-Parm Popcorn

Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese.

Nut-Free Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:09:51 +0000

Nut-Free Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Chewy, crunchy and delicious nut-free snack bars with good-for-you dried fruit, oats and little explosions of chocolate. We like the flavor of dried cherries or cranberries, but any coarsely chopped dried fruit will work.

Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:55:10 +0000

Chocolate-Cherry Snack Bars

These cereal bars are chewy, crunchy and delicious with good-for-you seeds, nuts, fruit and little explosions of chocolate. We like the flavor of dried cherries or cranberries, but any coarsely chopped dried fruit will work.

Curried Cashews

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:10:09 +0000

Curried Cashews

These curried cashews are impossibly addictive—every time we made them in the Test Kitchen they disappeared in a flash. If you use salted cashews, omit the added salt.