we Cosmo Love our snacks (in fact, we even have an entire award series dedicated to them!!). If you’re like me and can polish an entire box of PopTarts without blinking may need a healthier (yet tastier) alternative to satisfy their sweet tooth. However, it’s hard to find the perfect snack to satisfy all your sweet cravings without heading straight to your gummy bear stash. Well, I’ve found some of the most “enjoyable” healthy alternatives. actually I look forward to eating it as much.
Luckily for all of us with ravenous sweet tooths, there is hope. Of course, not everything on this list falls into the super-healthy category (yes, we have homemade ice cream here, don’t get mad). But when I make some of these items myself, they contain less natural ingredients and way Less sugar and preservatives. As food writer Michael Pollan explains, you can get all the junk food you want…just make it yourself.
So enjoy these 30 healthy snack ideas, get a fresh take on some of your favorites, and try some new recipes. after a long day at work). Or, pack your lunch box with the tastiest (and most perishable) options from rainbow-colored nutritionist-approved snack boxes. Bon Appetit!!
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homemade fruit pops
Homemade fruit pops usually have less than 5 ingredients and are easy to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze. Before you start, make sure you have the mold and a wooden stick.
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or berries only
Frozen fruit is an amazingly delicious treat, whether you put grapes in the freezer or frozen as bars. They also have lower sugar content than more processed bars.
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better bark
This yogurt “bark” is mixed with fruit and sweets and frozen whole for a crunchy cold snack. Like chocolate bark, just cold (as long as you don’t overdo it with sugar, it’s good for you).
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Fruit Sushi Pls
There are several ways to make it, but one recipe involves making sweet rice soaked in coconut milk, wrapped in fruit, and topped with mango or coconut flakes. Hmm.
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homemade caramel popcorn
If you’ve never had sweet popcorn, missing tfThis is also very easy to make. Melt the butter, sugar and baking soda together and drizzle over the popped kernels.
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DIY trail mix
The great thing about this snack idea is that you basically take your most favorite nuts, dried fruits and granola (maybe skip the super sugar candies) and make your own custom snack. .
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get the granola
It’s basically a trail mix in bar form, but the granola bar can be customized with anything you like (including dark chocolate morsels!). It doesn’t last as long as the store variety, but it’s much better for you.
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sweet, sweet salsa
Never had peach salsa? I was skeptical until I tried it, but now I want to make it every other week. This (and other fruit salsas) is the perfect blend of pepper, tomato and onion spice and tangy acidity with a jolt of fresh sweetness.
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Upgrade your smoothie
Yes, smoothies aren’t the world’s most “original” idea. Add a piece of real fruit for a surprise. Introducing new ingredients such as chia seeds. Use liquids other than milk or water. Creatively speaking, really go for it.
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cute charcuterie board
If you love ~presentation~, your charcuterie board doesn’t have to be for welcoming guests (it doesn’t have to be just cheese and meat!). Add cereal, fruit, nuts and granola for a DIY snack alternative.
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fruit sandwich
Basically, you take crackers or bread, add whipped cream, and then top it with your favorite fruit. I need something healthy).
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syrup and sauce, oh my
Or, if you want to go even further, create your own syrups and sauces. BOOM: Now you have a condiment that you can drizzle over all types of food without worrying about tons of sugar.
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ice cream from my own kitchen
It might be a little picky, but it’s best to make your own thick, creamy ice cream (using real fruit, flavors and nuts). Plus, you’ll be burning a lot of calories before you treat yourself.
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Have a fruit leather
This won’t taste like a fruit roll-up or a store-bought version (which has a lot of sugar in it). will be
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Or upgrade with fruit bruschetta
A slightly fancy, dinner-party-worthy choice is to combine chunky bread, fruit, and cream cheese (these are sometimes called canapés if you want to get fancy).
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alternative pancakes
Get a gluten-free or multigrain pancake mix (or better yet, start from scratch) and eat lots of real fruit instead of drizzling it in syrup? A Healthier Alternative to IHOP Got a way.
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Spice Up Your (fruit bowl)
Freshly cut fruit doesn’t sound like wild time, but you can eliminate all the fruits you don’t like (honeydew melon is my nemesis) and drizzle with syrup, sugar, or chocolate sauce. .
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(Nuts) have a ball
This no-bake recipe takes just 10 minutes and includes nuts, dates, and peanut butter. Also, please tell me that its shape isn’t optimal for putting it in your mouth when you want to eat it.
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When in doubt…chocolate
I am, of course, referring to the dark chocolate sauce, which is not bad for you (if homemade).
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ride a fruit boat
Please take a big fruit.add fruit and yogurt inside its fruit. boom. I just blew your mind. This is a bowl of papaya, but feel free to experiment with different large fruits to see which one will be your dream snack.
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yogurt layer cake
Don’t worry, granola and acai bowls are on this list, but if you want to *make it nice*, create a little parfait situation with layers of fruit, granola, and yogurt. conduct Want to entertain, this visually makes for a canyon dessert.
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fruit on a stick
When it comes to fancy dinner party desserts, skewering fruit is an instant way to elevate a simple snack. Extra bonus points if you use fruit that you can actually put on the grill and serve it nice and toasted warm.
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Chips, but make it fruit
Making your own banana chips requires cooking in the oven for up to 90 minutes, but it’s a snack you can eat on the go.
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sweeten the salad
Similar to salsa, you might not expect to blend sweetness into a savory salad.
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hello jello
Real homemade fruit jellies are nothing like what comes in a box. It has a delightful texture, of course, but the joy of real fruit bits and less sugar makes it an instant favorite dessert.
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Fruit muffins!!
I don’t know about you, but I think store-bought muffins are… overwhelming. But homemade options are fluffier, sweeter, and healthier. Additionally, you can make substitutions and additions as needed.
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Vegetable “fries” with sauce
ok yes this is different essentially It’s sweet, so please match it with chopped vegetables. A sweet and spicy mustard that adds a spiciness you didn’t know you always wanted. Ordinary vegetables also deserve love.
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Healthy (like) cookies
Bakers around the world are succeeding in making delicious cookies while using fewer unhealthy ingredients. This version is gluten-free, can be made vegan, and has no eggs, sugar, or grains!
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Or light, flaky crisps
Otherwise, opt for thinner, lighter, less crispy versions with these apple chips. You have to choose which kind of apple you want to use. But if you make it, it will disappear in 2 seconds.
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And jam!
Jam is good, but have you tried making it? The homemade version can take longer and requires you to have fresh fruit on hand, but you can make a lot and save for later.
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Your Best Granola Life
Granola, acai, and yogurt bowls are standard breakfast items at this time. The trick is to mix unexpected flavors like chocolate and orange or mango and apple. Add whatever you like and exclude whatever you don’t.
