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Salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy — the options are endless with these 8 Great Healthy Snacks! Best of all, each easy recipe is ready in less than 1 minute!
Do you get the mid-day munchies? I’m a huge fan of snacking — not only because it helps to keep the metabolism humming, but also because it’s a great way to maintain my energy throughout the day. Plus, I’m much less likely to overeat at a meal if I’ve had a little snack beforehand. If you’re like me, though, you want a snack that satisfies your cravings and tastes delicious without weighing you down or derailing your healthy diet. That’s where these amazing options come in!
I’ve pulled together a list of snack ideas that come together quickly and easily — because when you’re hungry, you’re HUNGRY. No need to waste time whipping up a masterpiece in the kitchen. Each of these babies are ready in about 1 minute!
The crispy and satisfying base of each snack comes from a Wasa cracker. These crackers are perfect options to fuel a busy and active lifestyle — delivering all of the flavor and NONE of the guilt! Wasa is currently available nationally and can be found in the specialty cracker aisle at most major and independent supermarkets…making them convenient to pick up for any occasion (even if you live in the middle-of-nowhere…like me)!
Let’s start with some of the traditional Wasa varieties, including Sourdough Whole Grain Crispbread, Flax Seed Crispbread, and 7 Grains Crisp’n Light Crispbread.
These thick crackers are sturdy and perfect for piling high with heavy toppings!
“The Chunky Monkey”
1 Wasa Crisp’n Light Crispbread + 1 tablespoon Peanut Butter + 1/4 Small Banana + 1/2 teaspoon Miniature Chocolate Chips
160 calories
“The Italian-O”
1 Wasa Flax Seed Crispbread + 1 ounce Fresh Mozzarella + 1 Cherry Tomato + Fresh Basil
105 calories
“Strawberry Fields Forever”
1 Wasa Crisp’n Light Crispbread + 1 tablespoon Ricotta Cheese + 1 Strawberry + 1 teaspoon Pistachios
70 calories
“Nacho Average Snack”
1 Wasa Crisp’n Light Crispbread + 1 tablespoon Guacamole + 1 Cherry Tomato + 1 teaspoon Cheddar Cheese
60 calories
And have you heard about Wasa’s newest crackers? Wasa THINS are the latest addition to the Wasa line and they’re available in two flavors — Rosemary & Sea Salt (which packs 9 grams of whole grains in just 70 calories per 2-cracker serving) and Sesame & Sea Salt (which packs 7 grams of whole grains in 80 calories per 2-cracker serving). THINS are delicately seasoned and oven baked for a crispy texture that satisfies hunger– with no preservatives.
I used the THINS to prepare even more great healthy snacks and I absolutely LOVE these choices. The hint of sea salt on the crackers brings out the sweet, fresh, and juicy flavors in the toppings for an amazingly delicious treat!
“The Appalachian Trail”
1Â Sesame & Sea Salt Wasa THIN + 1 tablespoon Almond Butter + 1 teaspoon Dried Cranberries + 1 teaspoon Roasted Pumpkin Seeds + 1/2 teaspoon Chocolate Chips
166 calories
“The Blackberry Babe”
1 Rosemary & Sea Salt Wasa THIN + 1 tablespoon Plain Greek Yogurt + 4 Blackberries + 1/2 teaspoon Honey + Fresh Thyme
70 calories
“The Pecan Sticky Bun”
1Â Sesame & Sea Salt Wasa THIN + 1 tablespoon Ricotta Cheese + 1 teaspoon Toasted Pecans + 1/2 teaspoon Honey
93 calories
“The Cocoa Loco”
1Â Sesame & Sea Salt Wasa THIN + 1 tablespoon Chocolate Hazelnut (or Chocolate Peanut Butter) Spread + 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Toasted Coconut Flakes
176 calories
And there you have it — a few of my very favorite healthy snacking ideas! How are YOU #SnackingWithWasa? What tasty combinations can you create? Be sure to share your own Wasa recipe creations using #SnackingWithWasa!
If you’re looking for more snacktime inspiration, you can check out the Wasa website and get the details on these other nutritious recipes developed by my friends at Wasa. Bonus…they are all under 100 calories and have 8 or more grams of whole grains to Snack Smarter and Snack Happier:
- Greek Salad Crispwich –Wasa Fiber Crispbread topped with roasted garlic hummus, cucumber, tomato, olives and feta cheese
- Notcho Normal Nachos –Wasa Sourdough topped with guacamole, hard-boiled egg, salsa, cheese and cilantro
- Mango Chia Mania –Wasa Crisp’n Light 7 Grain topped with coconut yogurt, mango, chia seeds and coconut flakes
Want to try the Wasa crackers yourself? You can grab a coupon HERE.
OKAY!!! And now it’s time for an awesome GIVEAWAY!!!
To Enter: Please leave a comment on this post — anything AT ALL! By commenting on this post you will automatically be entered into the giveaway.
Deadline: I will randomly select a winner on August 20.
The Details: Wasa will send the winner a great prize package including:
- A Wasa swag backpack
- A $50 AMEX gift card
- A 3-month supply of crackers in coupons
- Samples of different cracker varieties
Plus, the winner will be entered into a drawing for the GRAND PRIZE:Â a trip to the Fit Foodie Run weekend in San Diego* for the winner and a plus-one!!! Amazing, right?! I’d love to go to San Diego…
*Please see official rules for details HERE.
UPDATE: Congrats, Keri C! You’ve been selected as the winner of the giveaway! Please send me your full contact info to lonerganblair{at}gmail.com!
Thanks to my friends at Wasa for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own!Â
Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for stopping by, Laura!
Can’t believe this awesome giveaway. I pray I win!
It’s a good one, right? Thanks, Melissa!
I love WASA crackers!! Thanks for all of the wonderful, healthy snack ideas!!! Yay!
Thanks, Gwen! 🙂
I haven’t had Wasa crackers in ages, but now I’m inspired to get some. Great ideas!
Oh, I hope that you do, Melissa! 🙂
These are pretty! The blackberry babe and pecan sticky bun ones sound especially tasty!
Thanks, Amy! Those are two of my favorites!
I’m not eligible for the giveaway but I sure am loving your healthy snacks, Blair! So pretty and the berries get me every time. So creative you are!!
Thank you, Robyn! It’s still berry season for a little bit longer and we’ll enjoy every minute!
I’ve never seen these…going to look for them!
I loveeee playing around with cracker toppings and all of these ideas look AMAZING! You are too clever!
Thanks, Kristy!
My mom and I love these crackers! I eat them with laughing cow all the time
Oh, laughing cow is a great addition! I need to try that!
I just love WASA crackers. They are so delicious, I like to have them for breakfast with a cup of tea and a tiny bit of jam on them.
That sounds great, Karenann!
Can’t wait to make some of these!
I hope you do, Jacqueline! 🙂
I haven’t seen WASA crackers in years. I didn’t know that they were still around. I will have to look for them!
Thanks! Definitely keep your eye out for them. The new THINS are my favorite!
Will have to try these for sure
Thanks, Wade!
I like Wasa with roasted red pepper hummus.
Oh, that’s a great suggestion too! I always have red pepper hummus in our refrigerator. I’ll have to try that next!
Unlimited possibilities with various wasa crackers!
Exactly, Charlotte! 🙂
I’m so putting these on next week’s shopping run! Love the creativity and flavorful fun with each of your creations. I’m craving the Italian one right now with some balsamic vinegar. Thank you for sharing 🙂
The vinegar is a great suggestion, Tamara! Thank you, and enjoy!
These are delicious snacks, and really like all of your creations! The Wasa crackers are good, too!
Thanks, Joanne! 🙂
We love Wasa crackers in our house, they are so much better for you than other brands.
Exactly! Thanks, Annamarie!
I love the WASA thins; your creations look great; thanks for the chance 🙂
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Thanks, Lisa!
I can’t wait to get some Wasa and try these all!
Thanks, Diane!
these sound delicious
Thank you, Judith!
I’ve got to try the Pecan Sticky bun. Sounds like a healthy way to satisfy dessert cravings!
Definitely one of my faves, Melissa! 🙂
Excellent snack ideas. I’ll give them a try.
Thanks, Geoff!
I would love to give the nacho idea a try! I am unable to eat tortilla chips.
I hope that you do, Keri! 🙂
I am excited to try the nacho snack, as I am unable to eat tortilla chips.
Congrats, Keri! You’ve been selected as the winner of the giveaway! I will send you an email shortly!
Great ideas for toppings. I love Wasa but I have not been this creative with the toppings. Great inspiration.
Thanks, Dahn!
Love the snack ideas!
Thanks, Manda!
I’ve got to try the “Nacho Average Snack” because if there’s one thing I love more than snacks, it’s puns. 🙂
Hah! Thanks, Melissa! Glad you can appreciate the pun!
I remember these from when I was younger. I have wanted to try them again, and these snacks look so good! I have a few ideas of my own, too”
Awesome! Enjoy your own creations, Lynn! 🙂
My usual cracker topping is a slice of cheese. It’s good to have some new ideas.
I love was a with cheese!
Perfect combo, Steph!
All of these sound amazing, especially The Appalachian Trail!
Thanks, Serena!
The Notcho Normal Nachos sound amazing!
I agree, LaTanya! 🙂
The Fit Foodie Race weekend sounds like a lot of fun!
I agree, Melissa!
Great ideas of enjoying Wasa, I especially love “The Cocoa Loco”.
Sooooo YUM!
“The Appalachian Trail” looks so delicious! Thanks for the chance.
Yep, it’s a good choice Elle! 🙂
The Cocoa Loco looks like a good way to curb dessert cravings without going overboard with the calories.
Exactly, Geoff! Thanks!
OMG, the The Pecan Sticky Bun looks amazing! Must try!
Thanks, Carolsue!
I think Wasa crackers, sliced garden tomatoes some cheese is one of the best snacks ever. It all looks delicious!
I agree, Ellen!
amazing giveaway! I’m always looking for new healthy snacks to try! I get tired of eating apples w/almond butter every day!
Thanks, Stefanie! You’ll love these options!
These Wasa crackers look amazing!
They are!!! Thanks for stopping by, Claudia!
I’ve never had Wasa Crackers but it sure looks like fun creating little masterpieces! My kids would have a blast making up their own Hors d’Oeuvres. My personal favorite of yours is the chunky monkey!
That’s a good choice, Jeffrey! 🙂
I’ll definitely give the tomato-mozzarella-basil one a try after heading to the farmers market this week!
Awesome! You’ll love it, Melissa!
I’d love to go to the Fit Foodie Race. Looks like a good time.
this seems like a great giveaway
Definitely, Linda! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
love quick snack ideas that are healthy, keeps me on track!
Thanks, Amanda! Totally agree! 🙂
the greek salad crispwich looks so good
Thanks, Julie!
I would like to try these with my kids and think they would love to make little “pizzas” for lunch. Wasa crackers would also make awesome delivery systems for a multitude of different dips!
Love the pizza idea!
That picture of the Wasa crackers with blackberries has me craving fruit. They look beautiful the way they’re arranged in your photo…but I think I’d pile mine on!
Thanks, Melissa! Nothing wrong with piling on the berries!
I was craving some pizza, but maybe I’ll go the healthy route and have the Italian-O instead!
I love the snack ideas. I’m always looking for munchies.
Thanks, Vera!
Your crackers look great! I think you have most of the bases covered. A combination I would like to try is brie with prosciutto, basil pesto, arugula and shaved Parmesan.
I’m a big fan of granola bars, so I think I’d enjoy the Appalachian Trail recipe!
Your cracker ideas look really good. I like coco loco a lot.
I have a feeling these crackers would be great with hummus.
Thanks for the coupon link and the chance to win. 🙂 These look great!
This would be a cool giveaway to win
This would be a cool giveaway to win
I love nachos and would love to make the Notcho Normal Nachos
We are heading out for a road trip in a couple of weeks and I am going to definitely pick up some Wasa Crackers. They appear to have a great texture and flavor.
I hope its not too late to enter!!! ???this looks great, love the ideas 🙂
Love the snacks. Very kid friendly.