Quick & Easy Snacks

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The Best Banana Bread

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The batter for this easy-to-make banana bread is enriched with sour cream, which gives it a subtle tang and super moist texture. In order to avoid this quick bread becoming tough and chewy, don't overmix the batter.

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

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Baking, simplified: One pan and two steps create this soft, gooey, giant cookie.

Creamy Lemon Squares

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The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery shortbread crust in this dessert.

Banana-Oat Smoothie

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Get a healthy start with lean protein from milk and yogurt, plus fiber from oats and banana.

Movie-Theater-Style Popcorn

Serve A-list snacks, and your next movie night (or game day) will win rave reviews. This recipe offers two deliciously different takes on popcorn: classic butter and a maple-cayenne kettle corn variation. You just need a medium stockpot with a lid to get popping.

Mashed-Avocado and Egg Toast

Like a cross between avocado toast and egg salad, this delicious mash-up is served on whole-grain toast and finished with delicate fresh chives. Plus, there's no mayo here—creamy avocado provides plenty of richness.

Greek Layer Dip

Serve this zesty Mediterranean spin on traditional seven-layer dip with pita chips for a delightful party starter.

Simple Blueberry Fool

This easy and light dessert is perfect for summer nights.

Lemon Cream with Blackberries

Silken tofu makes this dessert smooth, while fresh lemon juice adds a burst of tart flavor.

Avocado-Banana Smoothie

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Try sipping your avocado -- this tropical-tasting avocado smoothie makes a satisfying breakfast or snack.

Coffee Frappe

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Sweet iced coffee is blended with vanilla ice cream for a homemade version of a coffeehouse treat.

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

This healthy snack you can make ahead and have a container handy when you are on-the-go.

Inspiration and Ideas

Delicious Snack Recipes That Are Perfect for Any Mood

A full meal can feel like too big of a commitment, especially when we're craving something quick and satisfying. That's where snacks come in! Equally popular with kids and adults alike, most of our best snack recipes are wholesome and nutritious, and all are deeply satisfying. Join us in snacking right through breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fast Raspberry Scones

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Serve these raspberry scones at breakfast or with tea for an afternoon snack.

Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie

Slow-Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies

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Steamed Corn on the Cob with Orange-Oregano Butter

Serving sweet corn with a flavored butter, like this one with zest and herbs, makes it even more delectable.

All Quick & Easy Snacks

Grapefruit, Carrot, and Ginger Juice

This juice will give a healthy kickstart to your day.

Classic Guacamole

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For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.

Pan-Fried Sardines

The canned sardines are coated in cornmeal and fried up in minutes for a delicious appetizer.

Green Machine Smoothie

Detox Cred: Starting the day with this nutrient-dense elixir is a delicious way to charge your system with nutrients. Dark leafy greens are extremely alkalizing, meaning they foster a more neutral body environment for better functioning enzymes, compared with acid-forming foods like meats and dairy.

Creamy Edamame Dip

Pureed cottage cheese is the secret behind the velvety smooth texture of this protein-packed dip.

Popcorn on the Cob

Celebrate harvest season with "ears" of candied popcorn, reminiscent of Indian corn. Unbleached parchment paper from your pantry is all you need for the pretty presentation.

Five-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Longing for homemade chocolate chip cookies in a snap? Nut butter does double duty by replacing both flour and regular butter in these five-ingredient, two-bite (gluten-free!) treats.

Perfect Homemade Granola

If you prefer some other dried fruit, such as cranberries, you can add them to this mix.

Strawberries with Sweetened Sour Cream

This quick and easy treat is ideal for a warm summer night.

Cheater's Deviled Eggs

Everything you love about deviled eggs but deconstructed into an easier-to-make bite! Spread rice crackers with mayo and mustard, then top with a slice of hard-boiled egg, smoked sweet paprika, and fresh dill.

Chickpea Fritters

Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.

Cinnamon Poached Apples with Toasted Walnuts

A snack you make ahead such as this one will help you feel satiated until your next meal.

Martha's Classic Guacamole

Hard-boiled eggs make a surprisingly delicious addition to Martha's go-to guacamole.

Herbed Bean Salad

The flavors in this simple salad get better as the beans marinate and soak up the dressing.

Spiced Walnuts

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Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Late-Summer Chopped Salad with Cottage Cheese

As summer winds down, combine cucumbers with a taste of fall -- apples and fennel -- in this crunchy salad. Cottage cheese makes it substantial enough for lunch.

Foolproof Hard-Cooked Eggs

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Although the term "hard-boiled" is more commonly known, "hard-cooked" is more accurate because the eggs should not be cooked at a boil.

Salsa Fresca

Serve this fresh salsa as a topping for tortilla chips or as a condiment for grilled steak or shrimp.

Sweet & Savory Cottage Cheese Tartines

Using sturdy crackers instead of bread makes for a lighter tartine. Top with cottage cheese and a smattering of fruits or vegetables for a satisfying, good-for-you snack.

Guacamole Hummus

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Can't decide between hummus and guacamole? This recipe, courtesy of Catherine Teniente from San Antonio, Texas, allows you to have it both ways in this bright, creamy dip.

Banana-Yogurt Smoothie

A sneaky spoonful or two of flaxseeds is enough to help this morning smoothie make you feel like a star.

Chickpea and Tuna Dip

Set the scene for a fun get-together with finger foods you can set out and forget about -- like this delicious, no-fuss dip.

Oatmeal Smoothies

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Two morning favorites get even better when combined into one delicious -- and healthy! -- smoothie.

Papaya-Ginger Smoothie

Papaya has a slight muskiness that makes it a good partner for both mild and assertive ingredients. Coupling it with mint gives this quick-to-fix smoothie a bright, clean taste.

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