Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick & Easy Snacks 18 Simple 3-Ingredient Snacks to Make Forever 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 September 1, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Need a quick snack to help keep hunger at bay before your next meal? Try one of these easy recipes that take only three ingredients to make! These snacks are highly rated, with 4- and 5-star reviews from EatingWell readers. You’ll love simple and tasty options like our Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters and Raspberry-Jam Bites to enjoy in-between meals. 01 of 18 Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek These bite-size dark chocolate almond clusters blend dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack or dessert. Stick to the three ingredients we list here, or add your own twist by including dried cherries or toasted coconut for a little variety. View Recipe 02 of 18 Raspberry-Jam Bites Sara Baurley It doesn't get easier, or more delicious, than this simple, three-ingredient snack. Chia seeds and raspberries add fiber to these healthy frozen bites. Chocolate provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tartness of the berries. View Recipe 03 of 18 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar with Fruit Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, Create a creamy and on-the-go snack by combining protein-packed cottage cheese with sweet chopped peaches. Elevate the flavor profile by adding a hint of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the cottage cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup is the perfect finishing touch. View Recipe 04 of 18 Cucumber Salmon Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Look no further for your impromptu snack—these 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit. Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer. If you have a bit more time and a few extra ingredients at your disposal, try enhancing the cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives. View Recipe 05 of 18 Sweet Potato Chips Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin for the optimum crunch! View Recipe 06 of 18 Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make and, because dark chocolate clusters take just 15 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice to feed a crowd. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist. View Recipe 07 of 18 Kale Chips Christine Ma Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the baking pans. View Recipe 08 of 18 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Christine Ma Don't throw away your butternut squash seeds; roast them instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds make a great snack or salad topper. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below. View Recipe 09 of 18 Everything-Seasoned Almonds JENNIFER CAUSEY Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds. View Recipe 10 of 18 Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Diana Chistruga Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber. View Recipe 11 of 18 3-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel Chips These 3-ingredient potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip, and they’re the perfect snack to make when you have potatoes to peel! These chips can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning. View Recipe 12 of 18 Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter 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. View Recipe 13 of 18 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead. View Recipe 14 of 18 Beet Chips Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the beets extra-thin for the optimum crunch! View Recipe 15 of 18 Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey 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. View Recipe 16 of 18 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 17 of 18 Fire Ants on a Log Update classic ants on a log, a favorite childhood snack, when you swap dried cherries for raisins. View Recipe 18 of 18 Grapes & Cheese Sweet and savory is the definition of this satisfying snack. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit