Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 21 Five-Minute Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 17, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player These sweet and savory snack recipes offer a balance of convenience and satisfaction, and are ready in just five minutes. Plus, these recipes are rated four- and five-stars by EatingWell readers, so we know there’s something everyone will love in this versatile lineup. Pair our Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad with crackers or enjoy our Apple “Donuts” for an easy afternoon snack. 01 of 21 Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Jamie Vespa No mayo, no problem. This healthy tuna salad uses probiotic-rich strained yogurt as its creamy, tangy base. Crunchy celery, earthy chives and delicate microgreens keep this easy lunch recipe fuss-free, so you can customize it with your own healthy ingredients. Give it a spin with chickpeas, cucumber and Kalamata olives—or add a little sweetness with sliced grapes. Spread this tuna salad over a slice of whole-wheat bread, stuff it into an avocado or spoon it into crisp lettuce cups for a low-carb version. View Recipe 02 of 21 Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh A quick spread of pimiento cheese stuffs these mini bell peppers for an easy, three-ingredient appetizer. View Recipe 03 of 21 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost. View Recipe 04 of 21 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast A perfect soup pairing or an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread View Recipe 05 of 21 Lemon-Parm Popcorn Perk up your popcorn with a bit of lemon pepper and Parmesan cheese. View Recipe 06 of 21 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 07 of 21 Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump. View Recipe 08 of 21 Cucumber Bites This quick, gluten-free snack recipe tops cucumbers with hummus, cheese and a hit of hot sauce. View Recipe 09 of 21 Salsa-Topped Avocado Toast Photography: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabe Greco Spin leftovers from taco night into this easy salsa-topped avocado toast for a quick snack or use it as a jumping-off point for breakfast by adding an egg on top. Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado. View Recipe 10 of 21 Tuna Salad Crackers A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich. This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread! View Recipe 11 of 21 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk. View Recipe 12 of 21 Apple "Donuts" This so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “donuts.” Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack. View Recipe 13 of 21 Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant. View Recipe 14 of 21 Really Green Smoothie The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. View Recipe 15 of 21 Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Get the salty-sweet chocolate satisfaction of a candy bar with this better-for-you chocolate-peanut butter gluten-free snack or dessert recipe. Pair it with a glass of milk, hot or cold, for a boost of calcium and protein. View Recipe 16 of 21 Fig & Ricotta Toast This easy toast makes a quick breakfast for any day of the week. View Recipe 17 of 21 Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter Top multigrain rice cakes with creamy peanut butter for a nutritious snack with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full. View Recipe 18 of 21 Mango Raspberry Smoothie Ali Redmond A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie. Mango provides plenty of sweetness without having to add juice, but if it's too tart for you, a touch of agave will do the trick. View Recipe 19 of 21 Yogurt Banana Sundae Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes. View Recipe 20 of 21 Bagel Gone Bananas Talk about a grab-and-go breakfast: this bagel topped with nut butter and banana slices is ready in just 5 minutes and easy to eat on the run. View Recipe 21 of 21 Honey-Peanut Popcorn This healthy snack recipe tosses together crunchy popcorn, salty peanuts and a touch of honey for the perfect sweet-salty snack to satisfy that afternoon, or evening, craving. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit