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15 Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Diet Snacks

Jessica Ball
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Lisa Valente, M.S., RD May 06, 2021
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Everything Bagel Chickpeas

The Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets around, and it is also considered a heart-healthy eating pattern. These snack recipes are lower in saturated fat and sodium, two nutrients that are important to be mindful of for heart health, and they come together quickly and easily to help you satisfy your snack cravings. Recipes like Everything Bagel Crispy Chickpeas and Fig Honey Yogurt bring the flavor and nutrition of the Mediterranean diet together for a heart-healthy snack.

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Everything-Bagel Crispy Chickpeas

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Crispy, salty and packed with everything-bagel goodness, these crispy chickpeas are a delicious, healthy snack that can be enjoyed on their own or tossed into a salad for added crunch. Removing the skins from the chickpeas helps achieve a better crisp. Look for "everything bagel seasoning" in the spice aisle; it's now available in most supermarkets.

 

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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> <p> </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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Peanut Butter Energy Balls

<p>These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They're no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins--for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts--in place of the chocolate chips and coconut.</p> <p> </p>
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These healthy peanut butter and chocolate energy balls deliver a mixture of simple and complex carbohydrates to help fuel you up whenever you need a little boost. They're no-bake and easy to make with ingredients you probably have on hand, like oats and nut butter. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins--for example, dried fruit or chopped nuts--in place of the chocolate chips and coconut.

 

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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 crudit&eacute;s.</p> <p> </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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Fig & Honey Yogurt

<p>In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.</p> <p> </p>
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In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.

 

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Cheesy Vegan Brussels Sprout Chips

<p>If you like kale chips you're going to love these Brussels sprout chips. Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor to this vegan recipe that crisps up the outer leaves of Brussels sprouts in the oven in just 10 minutes for a healthy snack. But don't throw out the sprout innards--they're great for roasting as a side for dinner.</p> <p> </p>
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If you like kale chips you're going to love these Brussels sprout chips. Nutritional yeast adds cheesy flavor to this vegan recipe that crisps up the outer leaves of Brussels sprouts in the oven in just 10 minutes for a healthy snack. But don't throw out the sprout innards--they're great for roasting as a side for dinner.

 

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

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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.

 

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Carrot Cake Energy Bites

<p>These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack.</p> <p> </p>
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These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack.

 

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Cucumber Hummus Sandwiches

<p>Cucumber tea sandwiches get a low-carb makeover when you skip the bread and add high-protein hummus.</p> <p> </p>
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Cucumber tea sandwiches get a low-carb makeover when you skip the bread and add high-protein hummus.

 

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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> <p> </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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Tomato-Basil Skewers

<p>Skewering mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes makes them easy to nosh at a party.</p> <p> </p>
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Skewering mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes makes them easy to nosh at a party.

 

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Garlic Hummus

<p>This classic 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) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudit&eacute;s.</p> <p> </p>
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This classic 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) makes this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités.

 

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Savory Date & Pistachio Bites

<p>A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.</p> <p> </p>
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A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.

 

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Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas

<p>Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that's actually good for you.</p> <p> </p>
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Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that's actually good for you.

 

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Pistachio & Peach Toast

<p>This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.</p> <p> </p>
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This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

 

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    1 of 15 Everything-Bagel Crispy Chickpeas
    2 of 15 Air-Fryer Kale Chips
    3 of 15 Peanut Butter Energy Balls
    4 of 15 Avocado Hummus
    5 of 15 Fig & Honey Yogurt
    6 of 15 Cheesy Vegan Brussels Sprout Chips
    7 of 15 Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
    8 of 15 Carrot Cake Energy Bites
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    10 of 15 White Bean & Avocado Toast
    11 of 15 Tomato-Basil Skewers
    12 of 15 Garlic Hummus
    13 of 15 Savory Date & Pistachio Bites
    14 of 15 Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
    15 of 15 Pistachio & Peach Toast

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