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24 Spring Snack Recipes for Weight Loss

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD April 23, 2021
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Blueberry and Spinach Smoothie
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Reach for one of these healthy snacks when you feel a craving. These snacks feature seasonal fruits and vegetables including spinach and avocado. Recipes like Blueberry & Spinach Smoothie and Air-Fryer Kale Chips are low in calories and high in fiber to help you meet your goals without sacrificing flavor or fullness.

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Mango & Spinach Smoothie

Mango and Spinach Smoothie
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The sweet-tart taste of mango comes through in this simple smoothie, giving the tropical fruit the spotlight it deserves. Make it a mango morning!

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Avocado Hummus

<p>This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.</p>
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This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

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Carrot & Banana Muffins

<p>Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast.</p>
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Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast.

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Blueberry & Spinach Smoothie

Blueberry and Spinach Smoothie
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Blueberry pancakes, anyone? This smoothie will make breakfast fans very happy, with the addition of oats for creaminess and body, plus oat milk and a touch of maple syrup.

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Fruit & Nut Popcorn Trail Mix

<p>Sweet dried fruit, salty nuts and crunchy popcorn are mixed together to make this super-satisfying, homemade trail mix that travels well.</p>
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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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Avocado & Banana Smoothie

Avocado and Banana Smoothie
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If you love a creamy smoothie, this one's for you: avocado and banana combine for a thick and rich drink. Freeze your banana slices to make it more of an ice cream-style smoothie.

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Air-Fryer Kale Chips

<p>Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!</p>
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Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!

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Cucumber-Topped Rye Crisps

<p>Rye crisps make an all-star snack because they are fat-free, low in sodium and oh, so crunchy. Jazz them up with this light, fresh topping idea.</p>
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Rye crisps make an all-star snack because they are fat-free, low in sodium and oh, so crunchy. Jazz them up with this light, fresh topping idea.

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Rhubarb Oat Muffins

<p>These tasty rhubarb muffins have a sweet streusel topping and are ready in 45 minutes. Use regular rolled oats which have more texture than quick-cooking or instant rolled oats.</p>
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These tasty rhubarb muffins have a sweet streusel topping and are ready in 45 minutes. Use regular rolled oats which have more texture than quick-cooking or instant rolled oats.

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Mango & Kale Smoothie

Mango and Kale Smoothie
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The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.

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Pita Crisps with Strawberry Spread

<p>Make your own pita crisps in minutes with this simple and refreshing snack recipe. Cinnamon coated pitas bake up into crisp delicious chips which pair beautifully with a sweet strawberry-orange cream cheese spread.</p>
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Make your own pita crisps in minutes with this simple and refreshing snack recipe. Cinnamon coated pitas bake up into crisp delicious chips which pair beautifully with a sweet strawberry-orange cream cheese spread.

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Avocado & Salsa Cracker

<p>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.</p>
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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.

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White Bean & Avocado Toast

<p>Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.</p>
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Mashed avocado and white beans make for a fiber-rich and creamy topping, the perfect partner for a crispy slice of toast. Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Strawberry-Banana Green Smoothie

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This green smoothie recipe is sweetened only with fruit and gets an extra dose of healthy omega-3s from flaxseeds.

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Tropical Fruit & Nuts Snack

<p>With 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, this healthy packable snack can help you feel full until your next meal.</p>
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With 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, this healthy packable snack can help you feel full until your next meal.

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Banana-Oat Muffins

<p>Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack or add them to complete a balanced breakfast. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.</p>
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Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack or add them to complete a balanced breakfast. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.

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Rainbow Fruit Kebabs

<p>Eating clean doesn't have to be boring! This fruit-salad-on-a-stick is the natural way to get in on the rainbow trend for a fun healthy snack or no-added-sugar dessert.</p>
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Eating clean doesn't have to be boring! This fruit-salad-on-a-stick is the natural way to get in on the rainbow trend for a fun healthy snack or no-added-sugar dessert.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

<p>Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.</p>
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Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

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Guacamole with Bell Pepper Dippers

<p>Skip tortilla chips and get a healthy dose of vitamin C when you use bell pepper as a dipper for guacamole in this quick snack recipe.</p>
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Skip tortilla chips and get a healthy dose of vitamin C when you use bell pepper as a dipper for guacamole in this quick snack recipe.

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Avocado-Tomato Open-Face Sandwich

<p>This delicious, quick-and-easy snack is packed with flavor, fiber and contains only 150 calories!</p>
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This delicious, quick-and-easy snack is packed with flavor, fiber and contains only 150 calories!

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Carrots with Ranch Dressing

<p>For a boost of beta carotene, fiber, and vitamin A, you can't do much better than snacking on carrots and ranch dressing.</p>
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For a boost of beta carotene, fiber, and vitamin A, you can't do much better than snacking on carrots and ranch dressing.

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Lime & Parmesan Popcorn

<p>Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.</p>
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Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.

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Spiced Bran Muffins with Dried Apricots

<p>The daily recommendation for grains is to make half of them whole-grains. These bran muffins--flavored with banana, apricot and delicious spices--are a tasty and creative way to incorporate whole-grains into your diet.</p>
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The daily recommendation for grains is to make half of them whole-grains. These bran muffins--flavored with banana, apricot and delicious spices--are a tasty and creative way to incorporate whole-grains into your diet.

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Strawberries and Cottage Cheese

<p>This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day.</p>
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This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day.

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    1 of 24 Mango & Spinach Smoothie
    2 of 24 Avocado Hummus
    3 of 24 Carrot & Banana Muffins
    4 of 24 Blueberry & Spinach Smoothie
    5 of 24 Fruit & Nut Popcorn Trail Mix
    6 of 24 Avocado & Banana Smoothie
    7 of 24 Air-Fryer Kale Chips
    8 of 24 Cucumber-Topped Rye Crisps
    9 of 24 Rhubarb Oat Muffins
    10 of 24 Mango & Kale Smoothie
    11 of 24 Pita Crisps with Strawberry Spread
    12 of 24 Avocado & Salsa Cracker
    13 of 24 White Bean & Avocado Toast
    14 of 24 Strawberry-Banana Green Smoothie
    15 of 24 Tropical Fruit & Nuts Snack
    16 of 24 Banana-Oat Muffins
    17 of 24 Rainbow Fruit Kebabs
    18 of 24 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana
    19 of 24 Guacamole with Bell Pepper Dippers
    20 of 24 Avocado-Tomato Open-Face Sandwich
    21 of 24 Carrots with Ranch Dressing
    22 of 24 Lime & Parmesan Popcorn
    23 of 24 Spiced Bran Muffins with Dried Apricots
    24 of 24 Strawberries and Cottage Cheese

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