6 fruit- and veggie-packed snacks

Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.

Did you know most adults and kids don’t eat enough fruit and veggies on a daily basis? Snacks are a great time to squeeze some in.

Try one of these six balanced snacks featuring fruits and veggies. They’re perfect for work or school, and everyone of all ages will enjoy them!

Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
Sweet apple energy bites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Serving Size 1 ball

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Soak dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes, until softened.
  2. While the dates soak, add oats, pumpkin seeds and cinnamon to a food processor. Blend until ground.
  3. Add the dates, blend until mixture is sticky. Transfer to a bowl and mix in apple.
  4. Roll dough mixture into 12 balls. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 89 Calories
  • 2 g Total Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 1 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 18 g Total Carbs
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 11 g Sugars
  • 2 g Protein
  • 156 mg Potassium
Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
Hummus & veggie roll-up
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 1 wrap

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Spread hummus across entire wrap. Add pepper, carrot and cucumber strips across the middle of the wrap from one end to the other. Sprinkle leafy greens on top.
  2. Tightly roll the wrap and then slice into rolls.

 

Tips: Don’t overstuff the wrap. Use a serrated knife when cutting the wrap into rolls.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 212 Calories
  • 5 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 466 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 36 g Total Carbs
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 7 g Sugars
  • 8 g Protein
  • 404 mg Potassium
Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
DIY trail mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Serving Size 1/2 cup

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Add dried fruit, nuts and cereal to a bag.
  2. Mix and then portion out into smaller bags or containers.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 179 Calories
  • 9 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 36 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 23 g Total Carbs
  • 4 g Fiber
  • 13 g Sugars
  • 6 g Protein
  • 333 mg Potassium
Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
Veggies & dip on-the-go
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 1 serving

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Add hummus to the bottom of a mason jar.
  2. Cut vegetables (as needed) into small sticks so they fit into the mason jar. Add to the jar and cover.

 

Tip: Longer “stick-like” vegetables (think carrots and celery) work well, but you can also enjoy “shorter” veggies like radishes and cauliflower if you use a shorter, open-mouth jar.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 160 Calories
  • 4 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 240 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 27 g Total Carbs
  • 11 g Fiber
  • 8 g Sugars
  • 5 g Protein
  • 627 mg Potassium
Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
Ladybugs on a log
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 4 logs

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Cut celery stalks in half, making eight “logs.”
  2. Evenly spread nut or seed butter onto each stalk and then top with dried fruit.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 117 Calories
  • 8 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated Fat
  • 101 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 8 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 4 g Protein
  • 192 mg Potassium
Colorful vegetable sticks in glasses, including bell peppers and cucumbers, served alongside a bowl of hummus and a platter of cherry tomatoes and additional veggies.
Mini cheese plate
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Serving Size 1 plate

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Add cheese, grapes and crackers to a plate or container.
  2. Mix and match and enjoy.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 196 Calories
  • 7 g Total Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 418 mg Sodium
  • 9 mg Cholesterol
  • 21 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 13 g Protein
  • 145 mg Potassium

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