Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 19 5-Minute Snacks to Make This Summer By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 8, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis 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! 01 of 19 Apple & Peanut Butter Toast A pinch of ground cardamom punches up the flavor in this classic combo of apples and peanut butter on toast. View Recipe 02 of 19 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. View Recipe 03 of 19 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. View Recipe 04 of 19 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis 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! View Recipe 05 of 19 Pistachio & Peach Toast This snack is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes. View Recipe 06 of 19 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make it ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost. View Recipe 07 of 19 Cucumber Bites This quick, gluten-free snack recipe tops refreshing cucumbers with hummus, cheese and a hit of hot sauce. View Recipe 08 of 19 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. View Recipe 09 of 19 Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast Christine Ma This satisfying peanut butter-banana toast gets a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost. View Recipe 10 of 19 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. View Recipe 11 of 19 Greek Yogurt with Strawberries Protein-rich strained (Greek-style) yogurt topped with sweet strawberries makes for a super-simple and satisfying snack. View Recipe 12 of 19 Grapes & Cheese Sweet and savory is the definition of this satisfying snack. View Recipe 13 of 19 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. View Recipe 14 of 19 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. View Recipe 15 of 19 Tomato-Cheddar Cheese Toast This quick snack features fresh tomatoes, salty Cheddar cheese and cracked pepper atop slices of crusty bread. View Recipe 16 of 19 Cheddar-Apple Cracker Bites The sweetness of the Fuji apple balances well with the salty Cheddar in this easy snack. View Recipe 17 of 19 Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip EatingWell 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 18 of 19 Cucumber Sandwich The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread. View Recipe 19 of 19 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit