HEALTH

Hungry? Don’t reach for those potato chips. We’ve got some better ideas for food that your body *and* your taste buds will prefer. Here are four easy recipes for snacks that are not only delicious, but healthy too!

1. Fruity Rice Cakes

Photo credit: Real Simple

This sweet little recipe doesn’t involve any cooking, so it’s easy to whip up after school. Spice up some rice cakes with peanut butter, coconut and cherries like they do here.

2. Mini Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

Photo credit: Eating Well

If you’re looking for a quick savory snack, a simple quesadilla can be a filling but low-carb choice. Add in a little cheese and refried beans, like this recipe does, and use a whole-wheat tortilla for maximum healthiness.

3. Chocolate Greek Yogurt Dip

Photo credit: In This Kitchen

If you’re a chocoholic, this recipe is perfect for you. This chocolate yogurt mix is great as a dip for fruit or just for eating on its own like pudding! Find the simple recipe here.

4. Peanut Butter Oat Bites

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These are a great breakfast or food for on-the-go. They require a little bit of cooking, but once you roll them up (add extra honey to hold them together!), eating them takes no effort. Find the recipe here.

What are your favorite healthy snacks? Let us know below!

by Kjerstin Burdiek | 5/4/2016