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I remember the days when it seemed like healthy recipes for snacks were the holy grail of motherhood in the kitchen.
Healthy Recipes for Snacks
That was when I was feeding hoards of hungry snackers, creating everything from low carb cookies, to tasty gluten free pizza muffins, to a healthy apple sauce recipe and much more.
Easy Recipes for Snacks
Walking down memory lane, I recall all of the easy recipes for snacks I made for the boys when they were little.
The recipes were so simple, and they loved helping me out in the kitchen.
Children and Diet Restrictions
But wait, why all the fuss about healthy recipes?
It all began with my older son. You see, diet restrictions for children can be challenging, and my kiddo was diagnosed with celiac disease when he was only 3 years old.
In turn, I made it my mission to create the best healthy treats so that he would feel like a “normal” kid. Now he’s 24 years old and crushes it in the kitchen.
Snacks That Are Easy to Make
All of these treats are easy to make and both gluten free and grain free. For those of you dealing with additional allergies, many are nut free and egg free as well.
I hope you find your new favorite snack here!
Apple Sauce Recipe
The benefit of makingHomemade Applesaucefrom scratch is creating a deliciously nutritious and easy snack that picky eaters adore.
This nourishing recipe for homemade apple sauce gets the whole family involved!
Recipe for Graham Crackers
My gluten freeGraham Crackersare made with only 4 ingredients, including high protein almond flour. These are so tasty you won’t know they’re a healthy snack.
Dip in my homemadeAlmond Milkfor an extra special treat.
Simple Recipes for Guacamole
My Simple Guacamole Recipe can be pulled together in less than 5 minutes and customized to suit any taste palate.
Our favorite combination is fresh lime juice, cilantro and red pepper flakes.
Recipes Corn Dogs
Made with 7 wholesome ingredients, this gluten free Corn Dogs Mini Muffins recipe is not only easy to make but a healthy and delicious snack for kids of all ages!
Kale Chips in Oven
Nutritional yeast gives my Barbecue Kale Chips a wonderful cheesy, tangy flavor, while the olive oil and macadamia nuts add a nice helping of fat and crunch.
Cookie Recipes that are Easy and Healthy
I live with a family of cookie monsters, so healthy cookies are always baking in the oven.
My recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Flour ooze chocolatey yumminess and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
Recipes for Trail Mix
Trail Mix is the quintessential grab and go snack packed full of nutrition and protein.
Allergic to nuts? No worries, my Nut Free Trail Mixwill hit the spot.
Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
Deviled Eggsare simple to prepare and full of protein.
They're elegant enough for a party and also great for an everydaygluten free snack.
Ranch Dressing Recipe Homemade
This kid friendly and easy snack is as healthy and nutritious as it gets.
Quick vegetable snacks dip perfectly in myHomemade Ranch Dressing.
Easy Scones Recipe
Scones are the incognito dessert of healthy snacks. Made with a nutritious base of almond flour and eggs, all of my easy scone recipes are gluten free, as well as naturally sweetened to lower the glycemic index.
My caffeine free Dandelion Root Coffee is the perfect complement to a freshly baked scone warm out of the oven.
Try the Chocolate Chip Scone recipe pictured above from The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook or my Scone Recipe with Cranberry Orange.
If you have additional food intolerances check out my Nut Free Chocolate Chip Scones made with coconut flour.
Recipe for Fruit Roll Ups
2 pure organic fruits baked into whole food goodness!
My Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Roll Ups are an amazingly easy on-the-go snack.
Crackers Gluten Free Recipe
Here's a classic childhood snack you’ll feel confident about packing in lunch boxes.
My Recipe for Goldfish Crackersis gluten and dairy free, low carb, and keto friendly, unlike the commercial brand.
Although my goldfish crackers are beyond yummy and will have you sneaking a few here and there, don’t miss my other Mom approved recipes forcrackers.
Pizza Muffins
It’s not delivery, it’s savory, and cheesy rolled up in a healthy snack!Pizza Muffins have been a family favorite since the boys were little.
Energy Bar Recipe
6-ingredientCherry Vanilla Power Barsare a great source of energy.
Not only do they pack well for travel or hikes, they are also a healthy team snack for all types of picky eaters.
Easy Home Recipes for Snacks
Whether you’re looking for healthy late night snacks, snacks for a road trip, or something to nourish the kiddos after school, preparing treats at home ensures you are providing nutrient dense options!
Here’s a little BTS for this blog post. I created this collection of kid food becauseElizabeth Berkleyof Saved by the Bell fame, contacted me asking for snack ideas for her little one!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first shared these Healthy Recipes in 2014.
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Megan says
The homemade apple sauce is to die for!
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Sarah Andrews says
This is really useful – a good post to come back to. I especially like the Cherry Vanilla Power Bars and will be giving this a try when I get back home tonight! The Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are also going on my ‘to do’ list – yummy and yet still healthy at the same time!
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Roxanne says
Hi, I have read your books and have ordered them. I thought I would never eat cupcakes again. I can have my cake and eat it too. I have never tried agave before and what is the problem with it? People seem to be against it.
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Edward says
The cherry vanilla power bars sound delicious!
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Theresa says
Wow, that is not a picky eater- LOL my son have very limited things that he will eat. Like eggs he will only eat plain and scrambled. He only eats ground beef or he will eat peanut butter. He will eat most fruits and vegetables but only in small amounts. He is 16 now. He was not this picky when he was younger but has become more picky as he has gotten older less I can do. I always offer. I don’t force the issue. But I am also not a short order cook.
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Heather says
Thank you for putting this together! Sometimes scrolling through so many awesome recipes can be overwhelming!
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Sarah says
Thank you! We have been in a snack rut and looking for a tasty way to use our seeds. I will definitely be making the power bars and scones. The veggies and dip should also be a hit.
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Coleta says
These are some great snack ideas even for adults. Going to try the scones and the muffin recipe for myself.
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Deviled eggs are my favorite! But it seems like kids would be more likely to go for the graham crackers or lemon poppyseed muffins. Anyway, thanks for sharing! I will have to pass this along for my niece.
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