Quick & Easy Snacks

Staff Picks

Creamy Lemon Squares

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.

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

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

Banana-Oat Smoothie

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

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.

Crispy Roasted Cauliflower

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

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.

Coffee Frappe

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

Slow-Cooker Triple Chocolate Brownies

Think beyond stews: Uncover the sweet side of your slow cooker with these crowd-pleasing brownies.

Avocado-Banana Smoothie

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

Fast Raspberry Scones

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

Guacamole Without Tomatoes

No tomatoes here! Just creamy avocados amped up with lime juice, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.

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.

Taco Truck-Style Guacamole

The acid in the tomatillos will keep your guacamole bright green even if not serving right away.

Five-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

Baked Sweet-Potato Chips

Chocolate-Banana Pudding

Grapefruit, Carrot, and Ginger Juice

Smoky Black-Bean Salsa

Just the thing for easy Halloween entertaining! A touch of chiles in adobo adds intrigue to this simple salsa that starts with a can of beans.

All Quick & Easy Snacks

Pan-Fried Sardines

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

Anti-Cancer Smoothie

The powerful ingredients in this smoothie recipe from William Li of the Angiogenesis Foundation's Eat to Defeat Cancer initiative pack a healthy punch, helping to lower your risk of several types of cancer.

Spiced Walnuts

Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

Banana-Yogurt Smoothie

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

Perfect Homemade Granola

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

Caramelized-Onion Tart with Olives and Anchovies

This tart-pizza dotted with already-made onions and olives takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

Strawberry-Grapefruit Smoothie

Start your morning with this zingy, antioxidant-packed 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.

Herbed Bean Salad

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

Oatmeal Smoothies

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

Basic White Cake

Forget the boxed mix! Making a white cake from scratch is so worth it. Our easy version has a moist, tender crumb and pairs well with any frosting.

Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie

Drink up! The fresh ginger in this tropical pineapple smoothie adds a layer of spice that'll give your morning a kick.

Chilaquiles Egg Bake

For extra heat, replace one can or all of the mild Ro-Tel with the original variety. This dish pairs well with black beans.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Buttermilk

Rich, tangy buttermilk lends a savory note to the candied-like flavor of roasted sweet potatoes.

Roasted Spiced Chickpeas

Craving something crunchy? These spicy roasted chickpeas will give you healthy satisfaction without too much salt or saturated fat.

Greek Layer Dip

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

Elote-Style Popcorn

Tajín, a chile-and-lime-zest seasoning salt, earned its cult following by giving mangoes and margarita rims a kick. Sprinkle it on popcorn for a twist on elote, Mexican street corn— the addictive snack is just the thing for a Cinco de Mayo party.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas, once roasted, take on the flavor and texture of nuts, making them a fun snack with drinks. Prepare the simple appetizer in under 15 minutes for any holiday cocktail party.