Our Best 10-Minute Snack Recipes

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On April 23, 2025

Enjoy an easy bite with these simple snacks! Ready in just 10 minutes or less, these snack recipes are perfect for when you’re hungry between meals. Plus, with four- and five-star ratings, you can count on them being delicious. With options like our Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl and our Tzatziki Cucumber Slices, you’re sure to find a satisfying bite for every occasion.

White Bean–Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

Mini bell peppers are the perfect vessel for delivering creamy bean dip with a crunchy chickpea topping in this easy snack. Crunchy chickpeas are easy to make at home, or you can buy them already prepared.

Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl

This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.

Cottage Cheese-Berry Bowl

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.

Tzatziki Cucumber Slices

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

These cucumber slices offer a refreshing, quick snack with just three ingredients. The crispness of the cucumbers complements the creamy, tangy tzatziki, creating a light and flavorful bite.

High-Protein Dip Formula

Ali Redmond

These high-protein cottage cheese dips are easy to whip up and pair perfectly with your favorite fruits and veggies. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these recipes will keep you full and energized while squeezing in an extra serving of veggies.

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. 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.

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 by adding a hint of vanilla extract, cinnamon or a drizzle of honey as a finishing touch.

Cranberry-Pistachio Energy Balls

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

These energy balls marry cranberries and pistachios for a festive pick-me-up to fuel a workout or enjoy as an afternoon snack. Tahini has a mild taste that doesn’t overpower the other flavors.

Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

This simple snack jar features herbaceous ricotta cheese alongside cucumber and bell pepper for dipping. Use any color mini bell pepper you have on hand. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the ricotta, if desired.

Creamy Strawberry Smoothie

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

It’s hard to beat this recipe for a quick and easy strawberry smoothie. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits.

Chickpea Snack Salad

Ted Cavanaugh

Take 5 minutes to toss together a fiber-rich chickpea and tomato salad for a satisfying snack.

Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

EatingWell

This quick 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.

Savory 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.

Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

Ali Redmond

These blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

Easy Black Bean Dip

Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor to this creamy black bean dip.

Savory Date & Pistachio Bites

A touch of sweetness from the dates and raisins paired with crunch and nuttiness from the pistachios make these bites perfect for an on-the-go snack or as an accompaniment on a cheese board.