19 Easy High-Fiber Snacks for Summer

June 22, 2020

Skip gallery slides

These easy, high-fiber snacks are a quick and delicious option for summer afternoons. You can easily make these snacks in advance as they take just 15 mins of active cooking time. Whether you’re in a sweet or savory mood, these snacks are a great option. Recipes like Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl and Mini Avocado Toasts are healthy, tasty and perfect for summer.

Start Slideshow

1 of 19

Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Just because you're watching carbs doesn't mean you can't have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018

Advertisement

Advertisement

2 of 19

Cherry-Blueberry Banana Smoothies

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Whip up easy, sweet and satisfying smoothies with frozen fruit, almond milk and yogurt. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

3 of 19

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2017

Advertisement

4 of 19

Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

5 of 19

Mini Avocado Toasts

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Make an easy snack inspired by your favorite healthy breakfast--avocado toast! We make it snack-time friendly by adding the avocado to crackers instead of toast for a no-cook satisfying treat that takes just 5 minutes to whip together when hunger strikes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

6 of 19

Homemade Trail Mix

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Fall 2002

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

7 of 19

Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

8 of 19

Pineapple Mini Fruit Pizzas

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Round slices of fresh pineapple make an easy and deliciously juicy no-bake crust for a healthier fruit pizza that cuts down on carbs from the traditional cookie crust. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2017

9 of 19

Blackberry & Cream Cheese Cracker

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Fresh blackberries and light cream cheese make a pretty, sweet topping for a crispbread snack, especially with a little mint sprinkled on top. Besides being beautiful and delicious, blackberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

10 of 19

Fruit & Nuts Snack Mix

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Whip up a big batch of this sweet and salty mix for on-the-go fuel or to have on hand for after-school snacks. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2017

11 of 19

Peach Caprese Skewers

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Fresh peaches liven up a classic caprese salad in this super-fast snack. Make this recipe for one or make a bunch for a party appetizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018

12 of 19

Avocado & Salsa Cracker

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Avocado and salsa team up for a zesty Southwest-inspired topping on a whole grain crispbread. This snack is packed with fiber, veggies, and healthy fats, and it takes just minutes to put together. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

13 of 19

Blackberry Buttermilk Scones

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

If you've never baked scones at home, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how easy they are to make. And it's hard to beat this version made with fresh blackberries and tangy buttermilk. This healthy scone recipe calls for half all-purpose flour and half white whole-wheat flour--the latter improves the nutritional profile of the scones without affecting their flavor and texture. Serve these for weekend brunch, at teatime or anytime you want a special breakfast treat. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2019

14 of 19

Cucumber Sandwich

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread. This easy open-face sandwich recipe is a great healthy snack or packable lunch idea. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

15 of 19

Blueberry-Cashew Granola Bars

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Coconut extract gives these homemade granola bars tropical-inspired flavor. Feel free to swap the blueberries, cashews and flaxseeds for any combination of your favorite dried fruit, nuts or seeds. We tested several sticky sweeteners, including maple syrup and honey, but found brown rice syrup held the bars together the best. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2017

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

16 of 19

Honey-Balsamic Fruit Salad

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Crisp pear, juicy grapefruit, and melt-in-your-mouth kiwifruit are lightly spritzed with a simple honey-balsamic dressing in this deliciously refreshing salad, ready in just 10 minutes. Serve it alongside your main meal, or save it for dessert! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

17 of 19

Fruit & Nut Popcorn Trail Mix

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

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

18 of 19

Cheddar and Roasted Corn Toast

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

This cheesy toast topped with salsa is the perfect snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

19 of 19

Strawberries and Fruit Dip

View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Strawberries pick up the slack to provide vitamin C in the summer when oranges are out of season. Just one cup of strawberries will provide 150 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Up Next