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”
1 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”
1 Sesame & Sea Salt Wasa THIN + 1 tablespoon Ricotta Cheese + 1 teaspoon Toasted Pecans + 1/2 teaspoon Honey
93 calories
“The Cocoa Loco”
1 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: 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!
Love the snacks. Very kid friendly.