10+ 5-Minute Summer Snack

Calling all snackers! These quick and easy snacks require only five minutes to prepare, so you’ll be munching away in no time. Tasty options like Apple & Peanut Butter Toast and a Creamy Strawberry Smoothie are the perfect snacks to keep you satisfied all summer long!

Apple & Peanut Butter Toast

A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast.

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.

2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.

Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

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This quick and easy strawberry smoothie is very versatile: 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!

Pistachio & Peach Toast

This snack is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese–plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

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.

Cucumber Bites

This quick, gluten-free snack recipe tops refreshing cucumbers with hummus, cheese and a hit of hot sauce.

Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter

Get the salty-sweet chocolate satisfaction of a candy bar with this better-for-you chocolate-peanut butter snack recipe. Pair it with a glass of milk, hot or cold, for a boost of calcium and protein.

Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast

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This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.

Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency–perfect for cooling smoothies on hot summer days.

Greek Yogurt with Strawberries

Protein-rich strained (Greek-style) yogurt topped with sweet strawberries makes for a super-simple and satisfying snack.

Grapes & Cheese

Sweet and savory is the definition of this satisfying snack.

Raspberry Yogurt Cereal Bowl

For a quick snack, try using yogurt instead of milk for your cereal. If you want to bring it on the go, keep the cereal separate and top just before eating.

Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. 

Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast

This quick snack features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread.

Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites

The sweetness of the Fuji apple balances well with the salty Cheddar in this easy snack. 

Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

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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.

Cucumber Sandwich

The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread. 

Almond-Stuffed Dates

Soft Medjool dates are easier to stuff than their semi-dry cousins, Deglet Noor dates. Turn them into an easy appetizer by adding a small piece of blue cheese along with the almond and orange zest.

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