31 Ideas for When It’s Your Turn to Bring the Team Snack

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31 Ideas for When It’s Your Turn to Bring the Team Snack1/31 Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples or other tropical fruits instead of cherries. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 343 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 2/31 Mustard Pretzel

It’s a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings

Nuggets 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. It’s a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings. —Sarah Mathews, Ava Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 204 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 3/31 Slow Cooker Party Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is very satisfying

Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 3 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is very satisfying. —Dana Hughes, Gresham, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 237 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. 4/31 Richard’s Breakfast Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chewy fiber bars with a complex taste

are extremely addictive

are extremely addictive. For clean slices, spray a pizza cutter with cooking spray before cutting.—Richard Cole, Richmond, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 219 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 5/31 Cheddar-Pecan Crisps 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 24 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. —Heather Necessary,

Everyone will want this recipe

Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker: 27 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 6/31 Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 175 calories, 8g fat (3g

My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack

saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 7/31 Granola Trail Mix 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Granola Trail Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 11 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack. When we go camping, each person includes one additional ingredient like mini marshmallows, corn chips or cookie pieces. The taste is never the same, and we’re often surprised by the combinations. —Shelley Riddlespurger, Amarillo, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 331 calories, 15g fat

(4g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. 8/31 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.

9/31 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. 10/31 Really Good Snack Mix 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Now there’s never any left!

I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their most-loved mix-ins and came up with this recipe. Now there’s never any left! —Lori Genske, Waldo, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 180 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 11/31 Snack Crackers 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Snack Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 12 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time

Creator: Our 13-year-old daughter, Dana, loves to make this crunchy and flavorful snack for us. Her four older brothers finish off a batch in no time. —Sue Manel, Milladore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 237 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/31 Kiddie Crunch Mix 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This no-bake snack mix is a delightful treat for kids, and you can easily increase the amount to fit your needs.

My granddaughter gave some

Place in individual bags, or pour some into colored ice cream cones for a fun presentation. —Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 266 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. 13/31 Candied Pecans 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Candied Pecans Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 1 pound Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I pack these easy candied pecans in jars tied with pretty ribbon for family and friends. My granddaughter gave some

This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long

to a doctor at the hospital where she works, and he said they were too good to be true! —Opal Turner, Hughes Springs, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 ounces: 380 calories, 30g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. 14/31 Pumpkin Snack Mix 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Snack Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings about 5-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy

corn instead of the candy pumpkins—or a mix of both!

corn instead of the candy pumpkins—or a mix of both! —Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 216 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 15/31 Ranch Snack Mix 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 32 servings (6 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn’t involve any cooking. It’s a cinch to package in individual snack bags, it keeps its crunch and it’s a savory alternative

to the cakes and pies usually offered at bake sales

to the cakes and pies usually offered at bake sales. —Linda Murphy, Pulaski, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 185 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 16/31 Easy Banana Muffins 190 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Banana Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This banana muffin recipe goes over so well with kids. Not only are these banana bread muffins like cupcakes, but they’re ready—start to finish—in just half an hour! —Lorna Greene, Harrington,

Here’s a favorite of mine that combines

Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 209 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 17/31 Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 9 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver fabulous results, proving you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. Here’s a favorite of mine that combines

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