32 Quick and Easy Snacks You Have to Try

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32 Quick and Easy Snacks You Have to Try1/32 Easy Puppy Chow 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 13 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy puppy chow recipe uses whole packages so there are no fussy leftovers. Plus, it makes enough to feed a hungry crowd. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 229 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 2/32 Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

Peanut Butter, Apple and Raisin Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tart, sweet and crunchy, these open-faced sammies are a perfect after-school (or after-work) snack. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 220 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 3/32 Savory Cracker Snack Mix 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Now it’s a deliciously addictive snack!

Creator: After trying a snack mix with the flavors of my favorite Everything bagel seasoning, a friend suggested I make it even more versatile with something other than oyster crackers. Now it’s a deliciously addictive snack! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 306 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 4/32 Chocolate Mocha Dusted Almonds Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a

hint of coffee—elegant and addictive!

hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them away as gifts; I’ve even made them for wedding favors. —Annette Scholz, Medaryville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3 tablespoons (about 17 almonds): 270 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 5/32 Quick Tortilla Pinwheels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Prepare these easy, cheesy pinwheels several days in advance if desired. Serve them with your choice of mild or hot salsa or

picante sauce

picante sauce. —Barbara Keith, Faucett, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 pinwheel: 47 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/32 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat),

9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 7/32 Caramel Corn 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My guests say they can’t stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team’s logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn’t sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/32 Bee My Honey Fruit Dip 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mark Derse for Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange, cinnamon and nutmeg round out this creamy spiced dip. I serve it with apples, pineapple and strawberries. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 52mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/32 Spicy Mixed Nuts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe

It’s a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving

From the Recipe Creator: Cumin and chili powder give extra oomph to the classic homemade nut mix. It’s a smart solution for holiday snacking and gift giving. —Delores Hill, Helena, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 225 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 10/32 Easy Cheese Straws 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Cheese Straws Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The five ingredients in this cheese straws recipe transform into long, crisp cracker sticks.

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The hand-held snacks make for easy mingling at parties.—Elizabeth Robinson, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cheese straw: 77 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/32 Parmesan Ranch Popcorn 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Ranch Popcorn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether you need a quick gift idea or yummy munchies for movie night, we’ve got you covered with this cheesy twist on regular popped popcorn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts:

1 cup: 112 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 12/32 Mini Cheese Balls 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Cheese Balls Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. —J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cheese ball: 47 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat),

13mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein

13mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/32 Nuts and Seeds Trail Mix 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 5 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A filling blend of nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and dried fruit keeps you healthy by the handful. —Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 336 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein. 14/32 Savory Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time

20 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-sized snacks are rich, buttery and full of flavor. You can serve them alone or with a dip.—Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3 wafers: 138 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 15/32 10 Minute Zesty Salsa 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 10 Minute Zesty Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The view from our mountain home includes

Pike’s Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather

Pike’s Peak, so we frequently dine on our wraparound porch in good weather. During family get-togethers, we often savor this salsa with chips while we feast on the natural beauty all around us. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 29 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat. 16/32 Roasted Curry Chickpeas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Curry Chickpeas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We coated chickpeas with simple seasonings to make

a low-fat snacking sensation

a low-fat snacking sensation. Made with just a few ingredients, it rivals the types sold in stores. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 162 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 17/32 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And

because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help

because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 18/32 Chewy Honey Granola Bars 12 Reviews Chewy Honey Granola Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual

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