Healthy Living

Following a weight-loss diet doesn’t mean missing out on tasty snacks! Each of these delicious pick-me-ups is made lower in calories and high in fiber and/or protein, so you can snack on something satisfying while meeting your nutritional goals. Recipes like our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas and our Key Lime Pie Energy Balls are perfect for keeping around the house or serving up as finger foods to friends and family.

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Ranch Roasted Chickpeas

These ranch-flavored roasted chickpeas are a savory snack that delivers the familiar tangy-herb taste of ranch dressing. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder and dried herbs, they crisp up beautifully in the oven.

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Key Lime Pie Energy Balls

These Key lime energy balls are a bright and zesty snack that captures all the flavors of classic Key lime pie in one bite. Made with dates, cashews, coconut and fresh Key lime juice, they offer a sweet and tangy pick-me-up with a tropical finish.

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Marry Me-Inspired Dip

Tangy sun-dried tomatoes add a pop of acidity and make this creamy bean dip reminiscent of Marry Me Chicken. We use carrots, peppers, radishes and snap peas for dunking, but you can use your favorite crunchy veggies.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, protein and magnesium, so they make a great healthy snack. It’s also easy to customize them with different seasonings so you can enjoy endless flavors—or keep things on the simple side with just a sprinkle of salt.

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Apple Pie Smoothie

Enjoy a dessert-inspired breakfast with this apple pie smoothie. With warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, juicy apples and hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.

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White Bean–Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers

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.

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Cranberry-Orange Energy Balls

These orange-cranberry energy balls are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and nutty flavors, with a refreshing hint of citrus. We love the subtle flavor of almond butter, but any nut butter will work well here.

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Lemon-Blueberry Granola

This lemon-blueberry granola makes a delightfully crunchy topping for yogurt or just an out-of-the-bag snack. Coconut oil adds extra tropical nuttiness to the granola, but if saturated fat is a concern, use olive oil in its place.

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High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie

This tropical-inspired smoothie blends the tangy sweetness of fresh-squeezed orange juice with juicy mangoes for a combo that feels like summer, no matter the season. Plus, this smoothie is packed with protein, thanks to protein powder and Greek-style yogurt.

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High-Fiber Guacamole Snack Jar

A healthy, zesty snack is never far away when you stack red bell pepper strips, pepper Jack cheese and guacamole in a mason jar. Swap the pepper Jack with regular Jack or Cheddar cheese to cut the heat. To bulk up this snack, add pretzels, crackers or tortilla chips alongside.

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Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip

This quick, healthy 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.

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Crunch Bar–Inspired Energy Balls

To emulate a Crunch Bar, we packed this energy ball with crispy puffed brown rice cereal inside a milk-chocolaty, chewy center. A dark-chocolate drizzle adds more intense chocolate flavor. Cashew butter has a mild, neutral flavor that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients, but you can substitute another nut butter if you prefer.

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Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

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Zesty Avocado Black Bean Dip

This fiber-rich dip is a surefire crowd-pleaser to serve with crudités or tortilla chips. It requires little prep time and is ready to serve immediately.

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Pizza Pistachios

Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.

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Goat Cheese-Tomato Toast

This sweet-and-savory toast makes a perfect snack. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze or sprinkle with crushed red pepper for a little heat. You could also drizzle with a bit of honey and sprinkle with some fresh herbs like basil or mint.

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Orange-Mango Smoothie

The vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, making this smoothie a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don’t have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.

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Cucumber-Dill Ricotta Snack Jar

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.

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Tahini-Yogurt Dip

Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles.

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Yogurt with Blueberries

Blueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek yogurt in this satisfying snack.

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Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie

The kale, hemp seeds and green tea in this bright, lemony smoothie all contain antioxidants that can help fight inflammation. Banana adds natural sweetness. If you want it a little sweeter, just a touch of honey will do the trick.

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Easy Black Bean Dip

This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand.

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Greek Yogurt with Fruit & Nuts

This simple snack with protein and healthy fat will get you through the afternoon slump.

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Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

This chocolaty smoothie is packed with healthy fats, thanks to the inclusion of almond butter. Plus, there are plenty of health-boosting phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries.

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Looking for easy,satisfying and anti-inflammatory lunch ideas? You’ll love these options. These delicious lunches take no more than 10 minutes to prepare, so they are perfect for busy weekdays. With anti-inflammatory ingredients like chickpeas, salmon, chia seeds and colorful fruits and vegetables, each dish can help combat symptoms of chronic inflammation like joint pain and fatigue. Try recipes like our Green Smoothie and our White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad for a tasty love that will help you feel your best.

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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

This tuna salad packs plenty of protein and gets a boost of flavor from sumac. The spice adds a citrusy touch, enhancing the lemon flavor without overshadowing the other ingredients. Serve this between two pieces of whole-wheat bread as a sandwich or by itself with tender Bibb lettuce or crunchy celery sticks.

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Green Smoothie

This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana adds a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste.

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White Bean & Spinach Caprese Salad

This easy salad features the classic combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and tangy balsamic vinegar, but adds tender white beans and fresh baby spinach to the mix.

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Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing

Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Flaxseed Smoothie

This smoothie is a creamy, satisfying drink. The banana adds natural sweetness and helps create a smooth, rich texture. Peanut butter brings delicious nutty flavor along with plant-based protein to keep you full longer. Ground flaxseed boosts the smoothie with fiber and omega-3s. Blended with almond milk, it’s a quick and delicious way to fuel your day.

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Salmon Salad–Stuffed Avocado

Good-quality canned salmon is high in protein and brain-loving omega-3 fatty acids. Mix it with pesto-spiked yogurt and pile it old-school style into a halved avocado for a quick healthy lunch.

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Chickpea & Kale Toast

Chickpeas and kale are layered on a slice of crisp toast and garnished with crumbled feta for a savory breakfast that is satisfying and delicious.

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Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries

This hearty salad keeps prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa. Tender spinach and juicy berries add a pop of color and flavor.

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Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you’ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.

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Chickpea & Roasted Red Pepper Lettuce Wraps with Tahini Dressing

A tangy, nutty tahini dressing brings together no-cook ingredients like canned chickpeas and roasted red peppers for these easy meal-prep lettuce wraps. Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner. A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.

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Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna

This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don't need to massage or cook it to make it tender.

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Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s perfect for your next breakfast. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base.

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Spring Roll Salad

All the tastes, color and fun of a spring roll without all the work! This healthy salad recipe is bursting with colors of the rainbow from generous amounts of fresh vegetables, shrimp and whole grains, all topped with a peanut dressing for the ultimate satisfying salad.

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Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad

This easy salad allows for a wonderful use of leftover cooked chicken. Look for escarole in the produce section near the leafy greens; if you can't find it, you can use romaine instead.

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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie

Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy strained (Greek-style) yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, this high-protein smoothie is inspired by the Indian drink and keeps you full and energized for your busy day!

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