Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes 18 Heart-Healthy Snacks Ready in 5 Minutes By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Take it from us: snacks don’t have to be difficult to make to be delicious and healthy. These flavorful bites are ready in a quick 5 minutes. Plus, they’re made with less than 2 grams of saturated fat and 240 grams of sodium per serving to align with our heart-healthy nutrition parameters. Our Pistachio & Peach Toast and Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl are easy recipes you’ll want to make time and time again. 01 of 18 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 02 of 18 Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl For breakfast, snack or a healthy dessert, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If making this as a to-go snack, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating. View Recipe 03 of 18 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip EatingWell This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don't have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels. View Recipe 04 of 18 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized. View Recipe 05 of 18 Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites This easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you’re craving a more cheesy bite. View Recipe 06 of 18 Green Tomato Salsa Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall This super-simple green tomato salsa has lots of savory tomato flavor and just a touch of heat from the jalapeño. Cumin adds just enough complexity to this easy green salsa. View Recipe 07 of 18 Lemon-Pepper Cucumbers When you need a refreshing low-calorie snack, nibble on these Lemon-Pepper cucumbers for just 8 calories and 2 grams of carb. Plus the lemon juice and black pepper count as free foods! View Recipe 08 of 18 Bread with Peanut Butter This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. View Recipe 09 of 18 Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant. View Recipe 10 of 18 Hard-Boiled Egg with Hot Sauce Add a little spice to your day by topping a protein-rich egg with hot sauce. It's a simple snack to help power you through your day. View Recipe 11 of 18 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 12 of 18 Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites Sweet satisfaction in seconds. View Recipe 13 of 18 Smoked Salmon Cheese Toast Perfect with soup or as an easy snack, this healthy cheese toast recipe pairs reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), smoked salmon and dill on top of crusty bread. View Recipe 14 of 18 Almond-Stuffed Dates Medjool dates are softer than their semi-dry Deglet Noor cousins and therefore, much easier to stuff with almonds. This healthy snack recipe can also be turned into an addictive appetizer by adding a little blue cheese to the stuffing. View Recipe 15 of 18 Banana & Walnuts A handful of walnuts and a potassium-rich banana go a long way as a snack. It's the perfect mix of carbohydrates and heart-healthy fats to keep you energized. View Recipe 16 of 18 Apple Wedges & Peanut Butter This version of apple with peanut butter uses powdered peanut butter. Dieters love this low-fat peanut butter powder because it is lower in calories. View Recipe 17 of 18 Rice Cake Snackwich Ted Cavanaugh Upgrade your rice cake snack with a schmear of almond butter and some sliced apple. This quick sandwich boasts 5 grams each of fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied. View Recipe 18 of 18 Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn This easy cinnamon-sugar microwave popcorn recipe serves up a hint of something sweet in a whole-grain snack you can feel good about enjoying. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit