Special Diets High Blood Pressure Diet Center 10 Heart-Healthy Snacks to Help Manage Blood Pressure 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 March 15, 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 Make one of these snacks when you need a quick and nutritious bite to eat. They’re each made with low counts of sodium and saturated fat to help support heart health. Plus, flavorful foods like kiwi, banana and yogurt give these dishes at least 940 milligrams of potassium per serving to align with our high blood pressure nutrition parameters. When you’re in the mood for something savory, try our Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast. Looking for a little sweetness? Get yourself a jar of our Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait. 01 of 10 Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go. View Recipe 02 of 10 Spinach & Egg Sweet Potato Toast Skip the gluten and get some vitamin C with this healthy sweet potato toast recipe. Topped with spinach, egg and a dash of hot sauce, it's a delicious alternative to eggs Benedict. View Recipe 03 of 10 Kale Chips Christine Ma Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the baking pans. View Recipe 04 of 10 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 05 of 10 Tuna & Avocado Sweet Potato Toast Skip the bread and eat more vegetables! This healthy sweet potato toast recipe has a bit of Asian inspiration with pickled ginger, nori and sesame seeds. Enjoy with a cup of matcha green tea. View Recipe 06 of 10 Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It's the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast. View Recipe 07 of 10 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 08 of 10 Guacamole & Dippers We like bell pepper and carrots but swap in any crunchy vegetable, like celery or cucumbers, to make this your favorite healthy snack. View Recipe 09 of 10 Fig & Honey Yogurt In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them. View Recipe 10 of 10 Banana-Kiwi Salad Put away any preconceived notions of Grandma's fruit salad. This unusual combination of tropical fruit in a savory shallot vinaigrette will have you dreaming of the tropics. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit