Got the munchies? Grab one of these tasty vegetable snacks to fill you up and fuel you on to your next meal. Easy and delicious ideas that go above and beyond carrot sticks!
While we all love to have snacks ready for on-the-go or to avoid a midday hunger meltdown, veggie snacks are not always the first thing we get excited about munching on.
Yeah yeah. We know. Veggies are where it is at and they can be easy (hello, carrot sticks) But—vegetable snacks can kinda be boooorrrrriiinnnggggg. And food, even veggies or snacks, should never be boring in my book!
In case you don’t know, getting creative with veggies is my superpower. I am here with this list of healthy vegetable snacks filled with creative, quick, and tasty ideas! Truly, you will never have to eat a boring vegetable snack again!
This collection of fun and delicious healthy vegetable snack recipes is versatile enough for everyone in your family! Kids and adults alike will find something that they love AND that is veggie-loaded! Using easy-to-find ingredients and adding a twist to tried-and-true favorites (think oatmeal bars packed with zucchini and bananas or bright pink beet hummus!), these veggie snack recipes are creative, delicious, nutritious—and are sure to be devoured by all!
Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Bars
These Zucchini Oatmeal Bars are the perfect meal prep for breakfast or a healthy grab-and-go snack. Made with oats and flax, they are loaded with a cup of grated zucchini and naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. A few optional chocolate chips make these zucchini bars extra enticing to eaters of all ages!
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Beet Hummus
This is truly the BEST Beetroot Hummus under the sun and so easy to make in just 10 minutes. Beautiful to look at, an amazing balance of flavors and a smooth, creamy texture to boot!
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Easy Zucchini Salsa
This Easy Zucchini Salsa is the perfect addition to any summer spread. Quick to make, no cooking and loaded with fresh flavors.
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Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad
This cucumber radish salad is light, crunchy, and just downright refreshing. Easy to prep in about 10 minutes, the radishes are beautifully balanced with the cool cucumbers and creamy dill dressing. The perfect veggie side dish!
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Watermelon Cucumber Popsicles
These Watermelon Popsicles are made with just 3 good-for-you ingredients and are extra refreshing with the addition of cucumber! Prepared in minutes with no added sugar, these healthy popsicles are vegan, Paleo, and the perfect cold treat for kids and adults.
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Carrot Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
Made in your oven or air fryer, these Carrot Fries are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Such a fun way to eat vegetables, this healthy side dish is sure to delight everyone and be the perfect addition to so many meals!
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Parmesan Kale Chips
Wondering how to make kale chips? It is super easy, requires no fancy kitchen gear, and, with a little added flavor from Parmesan cheese, these chips are a fun and easy way to enjoy this oh-so healthy veggie.
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Easy Homemade Applesauce (with veggies!)
Making your own delicious homemade applesauce is so easy! With just a few ingredients, this recipe is kid-friendly and packed with added veggies. Easy, wholesome and so tasty . They whole family is going to love this healthy recipe!
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Nut-free lunch box ideas: Veggie-Loaded Pizza Rolls
These easy to make pizza rolls are kid-friendly, delicious and full of good-for-you veggies!
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Sweet Spinach Mini Muffins
After a busy day or learning and playing, kids are hungry! These healthy after school snacks are easy to stock up on or prep ahead of time and are sure to delight your kids awhile, keeping them full until dinner!
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Spinach Green Apple Smoothie
This Spinach Green Apple Smoothie recipe features diced green apple, spinach, frozen mango, and your favorite plant based milk for a simple, delicious breakfast smoothie or snack. Ready within 5 minutes!
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Fluffy Whole Wheat Carrot Zucchini Muffins
Healthy carrot zucchini muffins are naturally sweetened, perfectly moist, and delightfully fluffy. Made from whole grains, naturally sweetened, full of protein from yogurt, and loaded with 2 cups of veggies, these muffins are the perfect healthy breakfast, lunch boxes or a quick snack option.
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5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Smoothie (Dairy Free)
This zucchini smoothie recipe is a great way to pack in extra veggies! It's creamy, refreshing, and flavorful — a great snack or breakfast smoothie. And best of all, it's ready in 5 minutes
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10-Minute Zucchini & Corn Fritters
These Zucchini and Corn Fritters are the mix of two classic summer veggies into one delicious and easy recipe. Perfectly crispy, enjoy them as a savory breakfast, as a snack, or as as veggie-loaded side dish to any meal.
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Vegetable Snacks: No-Bake Peanut Butter Carrot Balls
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Carrot Balls are easy, delicious, and veggie-loaded! Gluten free, dairy-free, vegan and super easy to throw together.
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5-Minute No-Cook Zucchini Avocado Dip
This amazingly easy Zucchini Avocado Dip is super creamy, flavorful, and literally takes 5 minutes to make with NO COOKING! Great as an appetizer, as a spread for sandwiches or wraps, or to slather on just about anything! Paleo, vegan.
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Lentil Veggie Quesadillas
These veggie quesadillas are loaded with spinach, lentils, carrot and lots of cheese! Not only are they quick, they are loaded with flavor, veggies and protein, and are also super adaptable and the perfect healthy meal for lunch or dinner!
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Creamy Cauliflower Banana Peach Smoothie
This Cauliflower Banana Peach Smoothie is truly the perfect way to start your day. Naturally sweetened with bananas and peaches, the added frozen cauliflower makes this smoothie delightfully creamy! However, the cauliflower totally disappears into the blend! Packed with protein from Greek yogurt, this is truly the perfect breakfast smoothie to keep you going all morning long.
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Sweet Potato Banana Bread
Super moist texture, the perfect balance of natural sweetness, and studded with chocolate chips, this sweet potato banana bread is quick to become a favorite. Easy to make and lighter on sugar than most banana bread recipes. Perfect for a healthier dessert or fun snack option.
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Super Healthy Fudge Pops (with added veggies)
From that day on, I started making these suckers on repeat. Constantly. They make the perfect snack to refuel with after a long day of swimming or a fun dessert to enjoy (for the kids and adults) that actually benefits the body instead weighing it down.
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Vegan Carrot Muffins (with lentils!)
These Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins are perfect for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack! Kid-friendly, added veggies and packed with fiber and protein. And, no, you can’t even taste the lentils!
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Vegetable Snacks: No-Bake Peanut Butter Carrot Balls
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Carrot Balls are easy, delicious, and veggie-loaded! Gluten free, dairy-free, vegan and super easy to throw together.
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 117kcal
Equipment
- grater
- small cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural and smooth peanut butter; if using unsalted, add a pinch of salt to the mix
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 cup dry rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/3 cup quality mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix until all ingredients are incorporated and evenly distributed throughout.
- Chill in your freezer for 30 minutes. This helps make the batter easier to form into balls.
- Using a small cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, portion the mixture out and roll it into balls.
- Place the balls on a cookie sheet and chill in your freezer for about 2 hours or until firm. Tip: for easy clean up, line the baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Once the balls have set, transfer them to an air-tight, freezer-safe container and return to freezer to enjoy for up to a month (though I doubt they will last that long). Enjoy the chilled, sweet treat straight from the freezer all summer long.
Notes
As I mentioned above, natural PB can be thin. And since there are no dates in these bites to act as a binding agent, these balls have the best texture right out of the freezer. Because of the natural oils in the peanut butter, they get firm but never get super hard, so even frozen they are easy to bite into.
However, a lot of this depends on the nut butter you are using. If you find your peanut butter carrot bites too hard to bite into fresh out of the freezer, move them over to your fridge after the initial chilling process.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.6mg
The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!
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