Easy and Healthy Veggie Snack Recipes

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Are you on clean eating? Or has your dietitian recommended you to only snack on vegetables? In either case, making delicious snacks out of veggies can be tricky. But don’t worry, We’ve got you covered!

We all love snacking between our meals to keep the energy high and satisfy our hangriness. However, when you’re a mindful eater, healthier snacking options such as veggies, fruits, and unprocessed items can save you from the intake of hidden calories.

Veggies are a staple for each season, and there’s so much you can do with them, from smoothies to crackers, salads, wraps, and whatnot.

Here are five super easy and healthy veggie snack recipes that you can try.

Easy and Healthy Veggie Snack Recipes

1. Protein-Packed Quinoa Bites with Sweet Potato and Black Beans

These tasty quinoa bites are high in protein and will keep you satisfied for the rest of the day!

Let’s get started with the recipe.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 1/2 cupof cooked quinoa
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 cuppureed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cupof black beans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cuminseeds
  • 11/2 teaspoons of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoonof salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
  • Grease a muffin tray with a dash of cooking spray. You need to coat the tray’s cooking surface completely with the cooking spray so that nothing sticks.
  • Using a tablespoon, scoop the batter into the muffin pans and flatten down the tops of each.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cookedand firmed.
  • Warm or at room temperature, this dish is delicious. You can serve it with guacamole or vegan ranch dressing.

2. Air-Fryer Parmesan-Coated Dill Fried Pickle Chips

Air-fryer Parmesan dill fried pickle chips are a five-ingredient snack that becomes extra crispy in your Air-fryer with no fat at all. This yummy guilt-free snack will definitely fulfill your salty cravings!

What You’ll Need

Instructions

  • Diagonally slice the pickles into quarter-inch-thick slices. Pat-dry with paper towels.
  • In a small container, whisk the eggs tillthey are completely smooth and frothy.
  • Shake the bread crumbs, dill weed, and Parmesan together in a sealed bag until thoroughly mixed.
  • Dip the sliced picklesin the egg wash in batches of 4-5 pieces, ensuring that any excess egg is removed before tossing in the bread crumb
  • Divide the pickles into two batches. Placethe first batch in the air fryer, and cook for 7-10 minutes at the maximum temperature.
  • Now bake the next batch for 7-10 minutes. Place time widely spaced in the air-fryer tray to keep the chips nice and crispy.
  • Serve hot with a tangy ranch dipping sauce.

3. Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

These roasted olives with garlic and herbs are the savory accompaniment! They’re salty, garlicky, thyme-y, and orange-y, done in under fifteen minutes! They go great with Prosecco and are guaranteed to amaze any olive fanatics around you.

What You’ll Need

  • 4 cups mixed olives (you can uselarge green Sicilian, Castelvetrano, and Kalamata)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil(extra virgin)
  • 6 twigsof thyme, no leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves(cut them into thin slices)
  • 1/2 tred pepper flakes (crushed)
  • 1/2 orange, zested
  • 1/2 orange, juiced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Combine the olives, thyme leaves, olive oil, sliced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes on a lined baking sheet. Toss to mix and coat evenly.
  • Place the tray in the oven and bakethem for ten minutes.
  • Remove the olives from the oven and brush them with the orange zest and juice. Toss everything together.
  • You will love them warm or at room temperature.

4. Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers

Buffalo Hummus Stuffed Sweet Pepper Poppers are a gluten-free, healthful snack to serve at your next celebration or tailgate. They are delightful and easy to pop!

What You’ll Need

Instructions

  • Add the hummus and buffalo wing sauce to a mixing bowl and stir thoroughly.
  • Mix in the green onions, cayenne pepper, and feta cheese until everything is well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a big Ziplock bag and place it in the refrigerator until set to use.
  • Cut the tops off the little peppers with a tiny sharp knife and scrape any seeds or membranes within.
  • Soak the peppers in a water mixture and vinegar for 10 minutes, and then pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Fill the tiny peppers with buffalo hummus after snipping the corner off the ziplock bag.
  • You may make the hummus ahead of time, but fill the peppers right before serving.

5. Green Smoothie Snack Bars

These gluten-free Green Smoothie Snack Bars are nutritious, simple to prepare, and will be your kid’s favorite! They’re made with whole grains and are high in protein and healthy fats, making them ideal as a light and healthy breakfast or snack.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup (tightly packed) fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato (approx 1 med-large sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (You could also use vanilla)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Except for the chocolate chips, combine all ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  • Pour into a greased (or parchment paper-lined) 9×9 pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Cool it down to room temperature and pop it in the freezer to set.
  • Cut into thick pieces as per your liking and serve with gluten-free whipped cream or fat-free milk.

Wrap Up

We all love bingeing on snacks, but what’s better than healthier, easy-to-make veggie snacks.

Even if you’re not a health freak, these snacks are so delicious that you won’t be able to keep your hands off them once you try them out.

These easy and healthy veggie snack recipes will satisfy your cravings, keep you in shape, and fulfill your daily nutrient requirement.

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