43 Easy Snack Recipes To Make in Less Than 5 Minutes (2024)

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Easy Snack Recipes 1. Lemon Fudge 2. 5 Minute Chopped Chickpea Salad 3. 5-minute Easy Vegan Tacos 4. 5-Minute Whole Wheat Pancakes Spinach Artichoke Dip in Pull-apart bread Bowl 5. Easy Snack Recipes | Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt How to Make Homemade Avocado Toast 6 Ways 6. Homemade Sweet Potato Chips 7. Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites 8. 5-Minute Perfect Caramelized Nuts 9. 5-Minute Restaurant Style Salsa 10. Molten Chocolate Mug Cake 11. Easy BLTA Wrap 12. 5-Minute Muffins 13. 5 Minute Rocky Road Fudge 14. 3-Ingredient Crab Dip 15. 5 Minute Jello Salad 16. Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle 17. 5 Minute Candied Walnuts 18. Microwave Mug Pizza 19. Baked Almond Butter Banana 20. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks 21. 5-Minute Microwave Nutella Fudge 22. 5 Minute Cinnamon Sugar Waffle Bites 23. 5 Minute Watermelon Strawberry Sorbet 24. Creamy 5-Minute Fudge 25. Italian Pinwheels 26. 5-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla 27. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries 28. Quick And Easy Nutella Mousse 29. 5-Minute Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip 30. 3-Ingredient Energy Bar 31. Quick Mac and Cheese for One 32. Brownie in a Mug 33. One Minute Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt 34. Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas 35. Peanut Butter Banana + Honey Roll Ups 36. 5-Minute Rainbow Carrot Pecan Salad 37. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds 38. 5-Minute Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge 39. Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups 40. 5-Minute Pineapple Frozen Yogurt 41. Spicy Sriracha Popcorn 42. No Bake Coconut Snowballs 43. 5-Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt FAQs

Need some easy homemade treats you can make in minutes? Whether you are looking for a quick dessert idea or a salty and savory snack you can make at home, we have some easy snack recipes for you to try out today. Yummy but easy recipes that are simple to make, you can quickly satisfy your craving for homemade goodies by following these easy tutorials. Try these 43 quick and delicious ideas from our favorite food bloggers. Whether you need some quick lunch ideas to take to work, some things to keep in the fridge for the kids to eat after school, or some easy new ideas to try out for yourself because you are tired of eating the same old, same old, these recipes are all pretty much “must try” favorites or ours. I love having awesome new snack ideas for my Netflix binges. How about you? For quick and easy but super delicious ideas that make for the best in TV snacking, try these fast recipe ideas. We’ve tested them all and would love to tell you which one is our favorite, but we simply can’t decide. See for yourself…

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Easy Snack Recipes

1. Lemon Fudge

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I never really thought of fudge as a snack, but I’ve started keeping it around for after school, and my boys do love it 😉 Homemade treats like these yummy lemon bars make super snacks, and these are not as rich as something chocolate or super creamy. The perfect little square of deliciousness when you are hungry between meals! Whether you need an awesome idea for dessert, something special to take to a party or simply of the best snacks you can make for yourself, this lemon bar fudge recipe is a super choice for a winning dessert recipe idea. A lemony sweet quick snack recipe ideas or easy make-ahead dessert I now always keep the ingredients on hand for making when I am craving something sugary but simple.

2. 5 Minute Chopped Chickpea Salad

lindawagner

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If I had to make one food right now to keep in my fridge for quick lunches and basically every time I was hungry, this would be it. Healthy, quick and delicious, this salad recipe is a winner. My entire family loves this one, even the picky eater. Did I mention you can make it in 5 minutes? Impressive, to say the least. Quick, easy, healthy and delicious. Gluten free and vegetarian, too. What more could you ask for in a snack recipe? Make this one for a quick and easy healthy dinner salad idea.

3. 5-minute Easy Vegan Tacos

happykitchen

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These quick and easy 5 minute tacos are vegan but not lacking in anything you think you might miss. Flavorful, healthy and delicious, you will be adding this one to your list of favorite weeknight recipe ideas. Please your vegan diet people while not skimping on flavor or deliciousness. An easy snack recipe my family has requested more times than I can count. One of my favorite vegan recipe ideas!

4. 5-Minute Whole Wheat Pancakes

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Quick and easy breakfast, anyone? 5 minute wheat pancakes sound healthy, but taste amazing. Your kids will never know they are made with healthy wheat flour. When it comes to making something awesome for breakfast but you don’t have much time, these yummy pancakes are a winning choice. Serve these with fresh fruit and maple syrup, and no one would ever guess this recipe only took minutes to make. For the best breakfast recipe ideas, be sure to add this one to your list.

Spinach Artichoke Dip in Pull-apart bread Bowl

5. Easy Snack Recipes | Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt

biggerbolderbaking

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If you are craving a sweet snack, ice cream is a nice choice, but once you try this cake batter frozen yogurt, you just might not ever love ice cream the same way again. My kids discovered this one and will not stop requesting it. Special occasion or nice after school treat, dessert for your special someone or you, this sweet snack recipe will impress no matter who you serve it to. I just love this homemade ice cream recipe idea!

How to Make Homemade Avocado Toast 6 Ways

DIY JOY

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If you love snacking on avocado toast at your favorite restaurant, wait until you learn how easy it is to make homemade avocado toast at home. One of our favorite healthy avocado recipes.

6. Homemade Sweet Potato Chips

rachelcooks

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This healthy snack idea is made with sweet potatoes, but tastes as good or better than store bought potato chips. Learn how to make sweet potato chips for a snack at home. Crunchy and light, with just the right amount of sweetness and salt. Easy enough to make for beginning cooks, this snack recipe is one to keep front and center in the kitchen. A top pick for sweet potato recipes that everyone will love.

7. Frozen Yogurt Berry Bites

happinessishomemade

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When I host after school play dates for the kids, I have boys and girls who come home hungry. When you want to serve something healthy for the kids or for yourself, these yummy frozen yogurt berry bites are a perfect choice. Chock full of fresh fruit, even the pickiest eaters will love these bite-sized snacks. We make ours with blueberries and either strawberries or raspberries, depending on what we have on hand. Freeze them into the cute little cubes which can be stored in a bag or Tupperware in your freezer. Perfect for last minute guests you need to serve a quick bite to. I love serving this for breakfast and it is on my short list for best brunch recipes if I am whipping up a variety of selections for people to nibble on.

8. 5-Minute Perfect Caramelized Nuts

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Do you love those caramelized nuts that restaurants serve on salads? I adore candied pecans, walnuts and pretty much any nut with sugar on it! As a treat, I sometimes buy these at my natural grocer, the maple covered pecans. pricey as they may be. However, I recently learned that not only can you make similar nuts at home, but they are quick to make and super easy. 5 minutes will net you fresh caramelized nuts for snacking, and they taste way better than the weeks old ones you find in stores. This snack recipe can be served for dessert, as a party appetizer, on salads or packed in a bag with your lunch. Take them to work, to school, on a picnic. Mine usually don’t make it past my kitchen, though 😉

9. 5-Minute Restaurant Style Salsa

thechunkychef

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I just love this amazing homemade salsa recipe. Now, I am from Texas and could practically drink salsa and don’t even need chips, but having tested lots of different salsa recipes in my lifetime, I can tell you this one is the best. Loaded with all the flavors of fresh Mexican cuisine – cilantro, onion, garlic, tomato, it tastes just like the hot sauce at my favorite restaurant. I was really surprised this version is so good, as it is simple to make in just a few minutes. My friends always ask for this easy salsa recipe when I serve it at a party. Your probably will, too.

10. Molten Chocolate Mug Cake

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11. Easy BLTA Wrap

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12. 5-Minute Muffins

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13. 5 Minute Rocky Road Fudge

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14. 3-Ingredient Crab Dip

thisgrandmaisfun

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15. 5 Minute Jello Salad

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16. Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle

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17. 5 Minute Candied Walnuts

natashaskitchen

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18. Microwave Mug Pizza

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19. Baked Almond Butter Banana

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20. Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sticks

iwashyoudry

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21. 5-Minute Microwave Nutella Fudge

layersofhappiness

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22. 5 Minute Cinnamon Sugar Waffle Bites

foodfanatic

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23. 5 Minute Watermelon Strawberry Sorbet

dashingdish

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24. Creamy 5-Minute Fudge

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25. Italian Pinwheels

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26. 5-Minute Pepperoni Pizza Quesadilla

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27. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

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28. Quick And Easy Nutella Mousse

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29. 5-Minute Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip

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30. 3-Ingredient Energy Bar

thekitchn

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31. Quick Mac and Cheese for One

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32. Brownie in a Mug

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33. One Minute Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt

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34. Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas

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35. Peanut Butter Banana + Honey Roll Ups

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36. 5-Minute Rainbow Carrot Pecan Salad

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37. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

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38. 5-Minute Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

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39. Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

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40. 5-Minute Pineapple Frozen Yogurt

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41. Spicy Sriracha Popcorn

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42. No Bake Coconut Snowballs

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43 Easy Snack Recipes To Make in Less Than 5 Minutes (2024)

FAQs

What should kids eat after school? ›

Or pack a healthy snack for after school. Easy-to-pack snack options include trail mix, nuts, low-sugar whole-grain cereal, whole-grain pretzels or crackers, fresh or dried fruit, and cut-up vegetables.

What are some good after school snacks? ›

Healthiest after-school snacks for picky eaters
  • Tortilla chips with guacamole.
  • Tortilla chips with hummus.
  • Pretzels with hummus.
  • Yogurt and fruit.
  • Cheese sticks and beef jerky.
  • Apples and peanut butter.
  • Celery and peanut butter.
  • Cheese and crackers.
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What can I make to eat simple? ›

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Children during a growth spurt, require higher amounts of calories to maintain the body as well as to grow. The daily recommended caloric intake for children 11 to 12 years range between 1800 and 2200 kcal/day.

Why are kids hungry after school? ›

Their energy levels are depleted, they've been social all day with other kids, running around the playground, and are ready to decompress. Outside of time and attention from you, they might need a little pick-me-up via food to re-energize them and help carry them through the rest of the evening.

Why am I so hungry after school? ›

Dehydration can make you feel sluggish and overly fatigued. When your body feels that way, much like with sleep deprivation, it turns to other sources to try and get more energy. This often spurs cravings for high-calorie foods in order to get the energy that your body is craving.

What are easy snacks for picky kids? ›

Sliced fruit, nut butters, avocado, cream cheese, dried fruit, granola, and more can be fun options to try. Fruit leather and dried fruit are a great way to encourage trying new fruit. Allow kids to play with them, cut out fruit leather shapes, and create food art.

Should kids eat after-school? ›

After-school snacks can be an excellent chance to fuel your child's body with healthy, nutritious foods. Children need snacks to stay full and energized, and it's important to offer a variety of foods for optimal nutrition.

What are the best snacks to keep kids full? ›

Snacks with fiber or protein help kids feel full longer. Foods with these nutrients take more time to digest. Fiber comes from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Protein comes from beans, cheese, milk, meats, eggs, nuts, and nut butters.

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  6. 6Use good store-bought shortcuts where they make sense.
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