19 5-Star Snacks Ready in 10 Minutes

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If you’re always in a rush, add these snacks to your weekly menu! These tasty recipes have won over the hearts of our readers, earning 5-star reviews all around. They take only 10 minutes to make so you’ll be enjoying them in a matter of minutes. Try options like our delicious Pistachio & Peach Toast or Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter for a quick and easy bite that’ll hold you over till your next meal.

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Homemade Microwave Popcorn

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Make your own microwave popcorn—it's the simplest technique for making popcorn at home and only requires popcorn kernels and a single brown bag. You'll pop up a perfectly fluffy, light snack each time.

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Pistachio & Peach Toast

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

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Mini Nacho Cups

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Baked tortilla chips and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese help keep these Tex-Mex morsels diabetes-friendly.

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Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter

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

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Fig & Honey Yogurt

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In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.

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Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter

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With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.

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Hard-Boiled Egg with Hot Sauce

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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.

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Blueberry-Banana Smoothie (Batido)

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Refreshing and colorful fruit smoothies called batidos are served at Cuban snack bars all over Florida—try this recipe with blueberries and banana for a vacation in a cup.

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Avocado & Salsa Cracker

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Avocado and salsa team up for a zesty Southwest-inspired topping on a whole-grain crispbread. This snack is packed with fiber, veggies and healthy fats, and it takes just minutes to put together.

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Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

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A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It's the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

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Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich

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Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast.

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Blueberries with Lemon Cream

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Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a luscious cream to layer with blueberries, though any fresh berry can be used in this recipe.

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Lime & Parmesan Popcorn

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Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.

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Yogurt Banana Sundae

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Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes.

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Homemade Trail Mix

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Make this portable and tasty trail mix your own by customizing with your favorite combination of dried fruits and nuts.

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Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

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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.

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Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

Channel your inner mythical creature with a colorful smoothie bowl that's fun to make and eat. Look for blue spirulina powder, a protein-rich supplement made from blue-green algae, at natural-foods stores or order it online.

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Strawberries and Cottage Cheese

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This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day.

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Sesame Carrots

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Toasted sesame seeds add taste and eye appeal to a cheery plate of crunchy carrots.

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