Snacks & Treats
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Zucchini Pizza Bites
Quick, yummy, and nutritious — these pizza bites serve as a healthy alternative to store-bought versions.
Millet Cherry Bars
These gluten-free energy bars from the new book Rocket Fuel are easy to mix up for a pre- or postworkout snack.
Spiced Raw Veggies
Not only do many spices naturally boost your metabolism, they’re also delicious. These spice mixes will make you much more likely to opt for raw veggies when you’re looking for something to munch on in the afternoon.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These bites are a great option for an after-school snack or game-time appetizer.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Enjoy with whole-grain pita or your favorite sliced veggies.
Guacamole
Guacamole is the perfect dip, spread, or topping to use up your avocados whether they’re perfectly ripe or a little mushy.
Watermelon Kiwi Pops
Make your own pops to avoid the high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, and processed and artificial sweeteners often found in store-bought varieties.
Single Serve Peach Cobbler
This single-serve cobbler is made from whole-food ingredients.
Goat Cheese & Fig Sweet Potato Toast
Topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet figs for the perfect appetizer, snack, or breakfast.
Cherry Granola Bars
These homemade bars contain natural, whole-food ingredients — and zero added sugar.
Pineapple Paradise Pops
Refreshing, sweet, and delicious — with only three ingredients required.
Pomegranate Granita
This elegant frozen dessert — with a flavor reminiscent of mulled wine — includes spices that help support your immune system during cold-and-flu season.
Toasty Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Earthy and crunchy, these cumin- and coriander-infused pumpkins eeds are a cinch to make.
Sautéed Apples With Maple-Glazed Pecans
Sautéing apples enables you to cook them through without dehydrating them like baking or roasting does, and it allows the apples to maintain their shape and not get mushy. Serve with plain yogurt, a drizzle of cream, or a crumble of goat cheese.
Build a Smorgasbord
If you don’t have much time for meal prep, try the smorgasbord approach. These sturdy foods hold up well in summer heat.
2 Avocado Breakfast Pudding Recipes
Purée an avocado, banana, or mango, and mix with chia seeds for a tropical, fresh breakfast. Or try a chai version. Make ahead and store in small canning jars for a healthy breakfast on the go.
Avocado-Mint Sherbet
Avocados make a great base for this creamy frozen dessert, which doesn’t require dairy or eggs. If you like the combination of mint and chocolate, add 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs to the mix before freezing.
Fruit Crumble
The best thing about a crisp or crumble is that it’s a quick and easy dessert that you can toss together with any fruit you have on hand. Small berries can be thrown in whole; larger ones, like strawberries, are better cut in half. Stone fruits, like plums, peaches, and apricots, need to be pitted and sliced into bite-sized pieces. You can also use frozen fruit, as long as you thaw it first and drain the liquid. You might try adding a little vanilla, ginger, or grated citrus zest to the fruit for added zing. Or use some “pie spices” like cinnamon, allspice, and cardamom in the topping.
Fresh, Fruity Porridge
Spoon the ingredients into Mason jars, pop the jars in the fridge, and let chill overnight so the oats soften and the flavors mingle.
Flan
Custards that are traditionally baked in a bain-marie, or water bath, turn out even better in the pressure cooker: They cook more evenly and are less likely to form large bubbles or curdle.