Back to School Snacks: Easy Recipes for Homemade Snacks

This kale pineapple smoothie is packed with fruits and veggies, and can easily be prepped in advance as a make ahead smoothie. So easy and delicious!

In this Berry Mango Kale Smoothie, Wild Blueberries, Strawberries, Red Raspberries and Blackberries are combined with Mango, Fresh Kale, Chia Seeds, and Orange Juice for a refreshing smoothie.

This Pineapple Coconut Kale Smoothie is loaded with good things like coconut oil, chia seeds, and kale. PLUS, it tastes a little bit like a Pina Colada.

This Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie is a delicious and healthy afternoon pick me up. Chocolate, almond, and banana pair awesomely together! There is plenty of natural sweetness thanks to almond butter and bananas, so this recipe uses cocoa powder for the chocolate, but you can garnish it with mini chocolate chips or fun.

The rich texture (from the frozen bananas), the brightness from the fresh mint, the freshness from cucumber, all balanced against the tartness of frozen raspberries. Delish! And to make this smoothie even more healthy, I added a few scoops of vanilla protein powder, sweetened it just a bit more with stevia and added chia seeds for some extra umph.

This Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie is the perfect way to celebrate fall with your kids! It is easy to prepare, super healthy and full of all your favorite fall spices. What isn’t to love about a smoothie recipe that tastes like pumpkin pie?

Can you freeze grape might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about grapes. But, the good news is that you can! Frozen grapes make a great addition to smoothies as well as a healthy, cold snack during summer.

In this strawberry mango salsa, the juicy strawberries and mangos pair really well with the heat of the jalapeño, hint of lime, onion and cilantro.

Pomegranate Salsa is the perfect salsa recipe to make if you are craving fresh salsa in the winter.

Classic hummus is transformed into this Roasted Salsa Verde Hummus with the addition of roasted poblano, jalapeño, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, and lime.

Chickpeas are filling and packed with protein and fiber which makes hummus a great addition to many no-cook summer meals and snacks. I love recipes like Roasted Red Pepper Hummus because they’re so versatile. Hummus can be served so many ways. From a simple appetizer or starter to a meal with cut vegetables to part of a larger meal.

This black bean hummus is made with black beans instead of chickpeas, and is flavored with lime and cumin. This is a great dip to make for parties and potlucks!

This 5 Minute Basic Guacamole features the delicious flavors of red onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and fresh lime juice paired with ripe, mashed avocados. Its simple and basic, but oh so delicious!

This simple Greek Yogurt Pesto Dip only requires 2 ingredients - Pesto and Greek Yogurt. Use it as a healthy dip for your favorite summertime grilled veggies.

I love this cucumber-y yogurt dip and I can’t believe I went so many years before ever eating it or trying it (I had never had it until I visited Greece)! Tzatziki is great as an appetizer with toasted pita wedges and vegetables for dipping.

Banana bread is one of those things where everyone is convinced that their recipe is the absolute best. I won’t claim that this is the best, but it is most definitely one of the best in our house. This hearty banana bread features whole wheat flour, barley flour, and oat flour for some extra grains and nutrients.

Want to experiment with Grinding Your Own Flours and Using Whole Grains? This recipe for Multi-Grain Pumpkin Cranberry Bread is a great place to start! This recipe features white whole wheat, spelt, barley, and oat flours!

These Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins are perfect for the transition space between summer and fall. You can use up the loads of summer zucchini that are laying around in your garden, the grocery store, or at the farmer’s marker, while savoring the fall spice flavors and a hint of apple.

One of the very best ways to enjoy this strawberries this spring is in the form of these Whole Grain Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins. When baked into a muffin, the strawberries become jammy, and gooey, and perfectly delicious!

These soft and chewy Molasses and Ginger Granola Bars really hit the spot when you're in the need of a little bit of a sweet fix! Plus, check out the DIY granola bar formula to come up with your own recipe combinations!

Celebrate fall with these easy to make Pumpkin Chai Chocolate Chip Granola Bars featuring oats, real pumpkin puree, chai spices, mini chocolate chips and pepitas.

These Cherry Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are simple, delicious SOFT cherry chocolate chip granola bars made without any weird ingredients. (Gluten free, vegan).

Pina Colada Energy Balls feature a mix of protein, healthy fats, and naturally sweet pineapple, dates and coconut. Pop these bite sized treats in your mouth for a quick snack and energy fix. 

Chocolate Coconut Macadamia Energy Balls will help you satisfy your chocolate cravings with a mix of protein, healthy fats, and naturally dates and coconut. Pop these bite sized treats in your mouth for a quick snack and energy fix.

These “Cheesy” Kale Chips are a great, healthy way to satisfy your cravings for something salty and cheesy. Nutritional yeast gives them a nutrient-rich cheesy flavor without any added dairy.

Chips and salsa are a snacking weakness of mine! This recipe for Baked Tortilla Chips is a quick recipe for easy, homemade baked tortilla chips. These ones are flavored with cumin, chipotle, and lime for extra pizzazz!

These Spicy Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas are a satisfying, yet healthy, crunchy snack.

Salted Vanilla Maple Nut and Seed Clusters make a delicious and heart healthy snack with plenty of crunch and a hint of sweetness.

Sweet and Spicy Rosemary Bar Nuts make a great savory, salty, crunchy snack that is simple to make!

This simple Chocolate Dipped Nuts recipe satisfies on so many levels. When you use high quality dark chocolate, at least 60% cacao, this recipe for Chocolate Dipped Nuts is a healthy and delicious way to survive sweet cravings.  Just a small handful will leave anyone satisfied!

Cinnamon Vanilla Glazed Walnuts are another healthier way to tackle your sweet, crunchy snack cravings. Walnuts are packed with protein to give you an energy boost!

Popcorn trail mix is a fun way to combine salty popcorn, crunchy nuts and seeds, and sweet, chewy dried fruits. Customize it however you want!

Homemade popsicles are the perfect snack for hot summer days and a great way to get extra fruits (and even vegetables) into your kids’ diets. Coconut water offers an extra hydration boost!

These Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Nectarine Popsicles are great during the strange in between space of Summer and Fall - when Summer produce is still readily available, temperatures are high, yet Fall produce is starting to sneak its way in. To enjoy these during the winter, substitute frozen raspberries and frozen nectarines (or peaches) in place of fresh, seasonal produce.

These Blueberry Smoothie Pops are Healthy popsicles made with blueberries, banana, and yogurt for a cool sweet treat with zero guilt.