Healthy Recipes Mealtimes Healthy Snack Recipes 22 Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks You'll Want to Make Forever 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 Published on December 6, 2023 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 Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Make these snacks when you want to eat something both delicious and heart-healthy. From nutrient-rich energy balls to satiating snack jars, each of these dishes is low in saturated fats and sodium to align with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Plus, they take just 15 minutes or less to make, so they’re easier to prep even when your schedule is packed. Recipes like our Savory Date & Pistachio Bites and Cottage Cheese Snack Jar have earned four- and five-star reviews for being easy, flavorful and nutritious favorites for when you need a bite between meals. 01 of 22 Savory Date & Pistachio Bites A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board. View Recipe 02 of 22 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! View Recipe 03 of 22 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead. View Recipe 04 of 22 Garlic Hummus This garlic hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! View Recipe 05 of 22 Cranberry-Almond Energy Balls Ali Redmond These energy balls are the perfect make-ahead snack. Filled with cranberries, almonds, oats and dates, these energy balls come together in minutes. Maple syrup and tahini help bind everything together while adding a touch of sweetness and bitterness. View Recipe 06 of 22 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 07 of 22 Mermaid Smoothie Bowl Channel your inner mythical creature with a colorful smoothie bowl that's fun to make and eat. Look for blue spirulina powder, a protein-rich supplement made from blue-green algae, at natural-foods stores or order it online. View Recipe 08 of 22 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip CookingLight 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 09 of 22 Pistachio & Peach Toast This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 10 of 22 Avocado Hummus This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier—just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. View Recipe 11 of 22 Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls Ali Redmond If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness. View Recipe 12 of 22 Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunchbox treat. View Recipe 13 of 22 Tuna Salad Crackers A fun twist on a tuna salad sandwich. This Tuna Salad & Crackers recipe uses wheat crackers instead of bread! View Recipe 14 of 22 Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast. View Recipe 15 of 22 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 16 of 22 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 17 of 22 Pumpkin Pie Smoothie This healthy smoothie recipe has all the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte without all the sugar. Made with real pumpkin and frozen banana, this whips into a creamy, luscious grab-&-go breakfast (or snack) in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 18 of 22 Peanut Butter-Strawberry-Kale Smoothie This PB&J-inspired green smoothie recipe makes for a quick and healthy breakfast you can easily take on the go. View Recipe 19 of 22 Cherry Tomato & Egg Cracker Top a crunchy sourdough crispbread with diced egg and cherry tomatoes for a wholesome snack that's pretty enough to serve at a party. It's the healthy, quick way to snack. View Recipe 20 of 22 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 21 of 22 Carrot Cake Energy Bites These no-cook energy bites keep well in the fridge or freezer and are easy to grab on the go for a healthy snack. View Recipe 22 of 22 Quick Applesauce This quick homemade applesauce recipe makes a healthy snack or fruit dessert for kids. Applesauce is also a fabulous complement to potato pancakes or latkes. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit