I firmly believe that all snack recipes should be easy and practical. Because when the craving hits, you shouldn't have to fuss over a long and complicated recipe.

That's why we put together a bunch of our favorite easy-to-follow snack recipes. Looking for something to spice up that bag of tortilla chips? Try our classic guacamole recipe. Want some sweeter options? Maybe peanut butter cereal bites or chia seed pudding will hit the spot. Either way, we've got your taste buds covered!

1. Pizza Puff Pastry Twists

It's amazing how changing up the shape and form of a beloved food can make it taste even better.

Recipe: Pizza Puff Pastry Twists

2. Classic Party Guacamole

It goes without saying but for the best-tasting guacamole, you'll want to use ripe tomatoes and avocados. Personally, I also like to use a little less red onion because I find that it easily overpowers the overall flavor.

Recipe: Classic Party Guacamole

3. No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Balls

For a mess-free ball-rolling experience, cool the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping your spheres.

Recipe: No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter M&M Balls

4. Potato Wedges

Nothing stops a hunger pang dead in its tracks like these dense potato wedges, ready to dunk generously into your favorite sauces.

Recipe: Potato Wedges

5. Pigs In A Blanket

For larger and puffier pigs in a blanket, use crescent rolls instead of puff pastry. They'll make for a quick snack or a light meal.

Recipe: Pigs In A Blanket

6. 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cereal Bites

This works great using any cereal you have on hand.

Recipe: 3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cereal Bites

7. Cake Batter Snack Mix

Make sure not to introduce even a single drop of moisture into your white chocolate or you'll risk getting uneven and rough streaks in your melted mix.

Recipe: Cake Batter Snack Mix

8. Homemade Soft Pretzels

These pretzels will turn out fluffy on the inside and smooth, glossy, and just a little bit crispy on the outside, as they should. Enjoy with a pat of butter, a cheese dip, or by itself.

Recipe: Homemade Soft Pretzels

9. Classic Deviled Eggs

If you're preparing snacks to share with a group, these deviled eggs are a thoughtful and tasty way to treat your guests.

Recipe: Classic Deviled Eggs

10. Froyo Fruit Cups

Who knew that frozen Greek yogurt would taste so good? Quick tip: Let them warm up slightly before enjoying so you're not freezing your fingers off while handling them!

Recipe: Froyo Fruit Cups

11. Sugar Swirl Cookies

This recipe uses food coloring but feel free to use whatever combination of food coloring (or even cocoa powder) and colored sprinkles to fit your mood.

Recipe: Sugar Swirl Cookies

12. Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites

These creamy little strawberry bites by no means skimp on flavor or richness, but they do hide the fact that they're actually keto-friendly!

Recipe: Strawberry Cream Cheese Bites

13. Broccoli Tots

I love making these as patties and pairing them with a salad for a fresh and light summer meal.

Recipe: Broccoli Tots

14. Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

One of our most popular snack recipes of all time are these rolled balls, which come together with just peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and honey. It's basically your favorite oatmeal recipe, in bite-size form.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls

15. Ultimate Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are the perfect compromise for people who can never decide between savory and sweet.

Recipe: Ultimate Sweet Potato Fries

16. Homemade Cheese Crackers

Make sure you thoroughly mix in the flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of ⅛ of an inch (½ cm) or you'll end up baking crackers with a dry and floury or uncooked middle.

Recipe: Homemade Cheese Crackers

17. BBQ Popcorn Chicken

The secret to this ultra-crispy popcorn chicken is that it's coated in a layer of crushed chips, which provides texture and even more BBQ flavor.

Recipe: BBQ Popcorn Chicken

18. Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists

After trying out these twists, you'll never have an excuse for not knowing what to do with the asparagus you just bought.

Recipe: Bacon Asparagus Pastry Twists

19. Cheesy Chicken Rolled Tacos

Seasoned with an enticing mix of spices, this chicken is the star of the dish. But if you're short on time, grab a rotisserie chicken and you'll still end up with delicious, cheesy roll-ups that make a great midafternoon snack.

Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Rolled Tacos

20. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This chicken look-alike dish has all the spicy flavor of your favorite wings. Break up your cauliflower into not-too-small, medium-size florets that can be easily drenched in batter.

Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

21. Strawberry Cheesecake Crackers

This snack is so delicious that I now fantasize about having strawberry cheesecake cracker–flavored everything.

Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Crackers

22. Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Pudding

If you want to swap out the Greek yogurt for whatever reason, make sure you opt for something that's equally thick. If you use a thinner yogurt, your pudding might feel more like, well, a yogurt.

Recipe: Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Pudding

23. Zucchini Fries

As someone whose fondest high school memories involve grabbing an order of zucchini fries and enjoying them on the back of a friend's pickup truck, these hit the spot every time.

Recipe: Zucchini Fries

24. Kale Chips

A classic "healthy" snack, kale chips are the perfect way to transform literal pounds of kale into a light and crispy treat.

Recipe: Kale Chips

25. No-Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

If you agree that the crunchier a cookie, the better, then go ahead and make these cookies with crunchy peanut butter and a few chocolate chips, too. People will be hearing you bite into these next door.

Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies

26. S’mores Cookies

A cookie is always a comfort in itself, but blend it with the nostalgic ingredients of a summer bonfire and you've got the perfect snack.

Recipe: S’mores Cookies

27. Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Poppers

The trifecta of honey, lime, and sriracha creates a layer of flavors that will have you eating in complete silence.

Recipe: Honey Lime Sriracha Chicken Poppers

28. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas

Mild and slightly nutty, chickpeas are the perfect base ingredient to pile the seasoning on, including garlic, Italian herb, and Parmesan cheese.

Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas

29. Zucchini Carrot Fritters

This recipe contains an entire carrot and zucchini and a cup of chickpeas — yet it still manages to taste as amazing as a hash brown.

Recipe: Zucchini Carrot Fritters

30. Deep-Fried Mini Calzones (Panzarotti)

Here's my absolute favorite savory Italian snack. It's fried, it's cheesy, and it tastes great even when it's baked!

Recipe: Deep-Fried Mini Calzones (Panzarotti)

Margaret Moina

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