See It, Make It: 5-Minute Snacks

August 27, 2019
So much better than a candy bar or bag of chips, these healthy snack recipes can fend off hunger with style and wake-’em-up flavors—and with a minimum of kitchen work. These healthy snack mix recipes, smoothie recipes, dip recipes and more snack recipes are so quick, they'll be ready to eat in 5 minutes or less. Download a FREE Ultra-Quick Recipe Cookbook for Every Meal! Watch Video
Start Slideshow

1 of 16

Mediterranean Picnic Snack

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Sweet tomatoes, salty olives and tangy cheese are a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 16

Spicy Energy Mix

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Sweet mangos and dates mixed with crunchy pumpkin seeds get a dose of heat from a prepared spice rub.

3 of 16

Thermos-Ready Smoothie

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This healthy smoothie recipe is a protein and fiber-rich drink to go.

Advertisement

4 of 16

Totable Tea Sandwich

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try turkey, low-fat cheddar and grape jam for a kid-friendly version.

5 of 16

Quick Kebabs

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Kids and adults alike will appreciate this skewered snack.

6 of 16

Mini Rice-Cake Stack

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try other nut butters in this crunchy snack.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 16

Zesty Bean Dip & Chips

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Stirring salsa into versatile canned refried beans makes a quick and healthy bean dip. It also works well as a sandwich spread with your favorite vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese.

8 of 16

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat.

9 of 16

Double-Chocolate Malted Shake

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

A healthy version of the malt shop favorite.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 16

Cottage Cheese Veggie Dip

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Stir lemon pepper into cottage cheese for a quick and healthy vegetable dip. We like carrots and snow peas, but any crunchy vegetables you have on hand will do.

11 of 16

Chocolate & Banana

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Satisfy that chocolate craving with a drizzle of melted chocolate chips over banana slices for an easy treat.

12 of 16

Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

A creamy avocado makes a surprise appearance in a sweet beverage.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 16

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

You won't mind serving dessert on a busy weeknight after assembling these quick parfaits.

14 of 16

Gorp

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try customizing this basic recipe with your favorite dried fruits and nuts.

15 of 16

Turkey Rollups

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Satisfy your salty, crunchy and savory cravings in one punch with this quick snack.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 16

Chocolate-Banana Grahams

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next