Snacks

Browse easy and wholesome snacks the whole family will love!

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    Apple Banana Bread

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Chilly air, leaves rustling, bonfires burning – it’s a whole vibe over here in the Midwest! It’s the time of year I’m happily cranking the oven on and baking all the warm, spiced things. And when I’ve got a bunch of ripe bananas to use up, it’s a no brainer for me – I’m making something sweet and cozy. This Apple Banana Bread was packed with brown sugar and cinnamon, tart Honeycrisp apple, and sweet bananas. It’s like the banana bread you know and love, with some fall twists. This bread would be great for breakfast, snacking, or served as a sweet treat after dinner – these are flavors everybody loves!

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    Salted Carrot Cake Crunch Bars

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    With fall coming up and root vegetables flourishing, I wanted to bake something sweet, cozy, and delicious for my boys. Carrot cake is one of my husband’s favorites, and these Salted Carrot Cake Crunch Bars definitely didn’t disappoint. They’re crunchy, moist, a little lemony, and warm with cinnamon – and that peanut butter drizzle ties everything together perfectly. These bars feel fresh and bright, like they came straight from a bakery, but they also give that grandma’s kitchen vibe. Easy to make and scrumptious af – they make a great lunchbox snack for the kids, bougie breakfast, or holiday potluck treat that everybody would love!

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    Garlic Bread Pizzas (Easy Snack for Kids!)

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    Now that the kids are back in school, it seems like the days are sailing on by! Between the deadlines, cutting tags off new clothes, and what feels like never-ending paperwork, it’s enough to make any parent’s head spin. That’s why these Garlic Bread Pizzas are such a life saver! This easy snack for kids is ready in just 20 minutes! Warm, cheesy, and ridiculously simple – these are perfect for after school or even a quick, affordable family dinner! All you need is a couple ingredients that you likely already have on hand: bread, butter, cheese, spices, and your favorite pizza toppings! Convenience like that is hard to beat!

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    Cranberry Clementine Smoothie

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    The nights are starting to get chilly out by me. Some leaves are starting to fall from the trees. The days feel like summer, and the evenings feel like fall. I love summer AND fall, so it’s bittersweet. This Cranberry Clementine Smoothie is like a mashup of my two favorite seasons. It’s got the bright citrus flavor from the clementine, with that tart cranberry flavor. It’s creamy, it’s smooth, and the banana comes through in such a gentle, sweet way. This was so easy to make and it’s pretty nutrient dense! It’s the perfect breakfast and snack for the kids and parents!

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    Cake Batter Cannoli Dip

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    The other day, I was randomly craving cake batter and so I wanted to make a fun, summery sort of dip featuring this flavor. Cannoli is another big fav of mine. I love that creamy filling and crunchy exterior. This Cake Batter Cannoli Dip is like a mash up of these two flavors and textures. You’ve got that creamy filling, those birthday cake vibes with the sprinkles in there, the white chocolate chips, and then those crunchy waffle cone pieces for dipping. This recipe was so fun! It was so easy too. My boys absolutely loved this, and it took no time at all to throw together. This would be perfect for a party, potluck, or just a fun snack for the kids!

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    Easy Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    When it’s nice out like this, the last thing I want to do is go inside. I want to splash and play all day with my boys! We’re having so much fun in the summer sun, we never want to go inside! We pack little picnics for the backyard, grill out there, nap out there – literally anything we can do to just not have to go inside! Summer in the Midwest feels like it lasts a week, I swear. We are totally soaking in every minute. This Easy Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob took hardly any effort and tasted amazing. The best part? The fun never had to stop! Just shuck the corn, grill, butter, and season. That’s it. So simple to do, and perfect for snacking or to go alongside dinner!

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    Coconut Crunch Chocolate Squares

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    I’m not a huge dessert girl, but sometimes I just get a big chocolate craving. Something melty and rich, and balanced with other flavors and textures. These Coconut Crunch Chocolate Squares were so decadent and delicious! The peanuts made them crunchy, the coconut flakes made them feel tropical, the flaky salt broke up the sweetness, and the espresso powder gave an unexpected mocha taste! There was so much going on here. The best part? It’s a no bake dessert recipe! Just melt the chocolate, spread it in a pan, chill, and slice. These turned out awesome!

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    Cherry Vanilla Loaf Cake

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    It’s cherry season and I’m so here for it! My boys absolutely love them, especially my youngest who was born during cherry season! It’s wild because when he was in my belly, that is the one and only craving I ever had. Cherry! This Cherry Vanilla Loaf Cake was like a breakfast loaf that gave dessert vibes! It was dense but fluffy, bursting with delicious, dark sweet cherries, and covered in a vanilla glaze. The glaze reminded me of those cake donuts with the vanilla glaze on top! This just felt super fresh and sweet. Between my two young boys and my husband, it was all gone in a day! It felt straight out of a bakery.

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    Cucumber Shrimp Ceviche

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    In the summer, I want anything with fresh veggies, herbs, and citrus juices like 24/7. Give me all the cold salads, dips, and sides baby! This Cucumber Shrimp Ceviche was bright and tangy, packed with veggies, and full of protein. This was so simple to make too. Like no cooking required! All you have to do is add the raw shrimp to the lemon and lime juice and it’ll cook it, in a flash. Pretty cool stuff! It’s low carb, low cal, low fat! This screams summer potluck. It would be great for a party, picnic, snacking – whatever vibe you’re going for.

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    Oven S’mores Dip

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    This time of year, I just want all the fruity drinks, grilled meats, and fun summer staples like some melty s’mores! This Oven S’mores Dip was super easy to make and totally screamed summer. And since it was broiled instead of baked, it really didn’t heat up the house too much! The toasted marshmallow topping felt just like a crunchy, golden, charred marshmallow you’d pluck from a stick after roasting. The chocolate ganache felt fancy, but without all the extra fuss! Serve it with some graham crackers, animal crackers, or however else you feel like having it! You could totally make this in a skillet or over a fire too. So much nostalgia! Yum.

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    Blueberry and Goat Cheese Grilled Chicken Flatbreads

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    It’s summer! It’s time for grilling, chilling, and enjoying all these fresh fruits and herbs! It’s the best time of year. These Blueberry and Goat Cheese Grilled Chicken Flatbreads were packed with sweet and savory flavors. These were so tasty and light – the perfect thing for enjoying out on the patio! The chicken breast features a balsamic marinade, then they were grilled to juicy perfection. The blueberries were slightly roasted, just enough to burst and become juicy and jammy. The goat cheese crumbles, fresh basil, the gooey mozzarella, and that balsamic glaze drizzled over top brought everything together so beautifully. This could be a quick lunch, main, app, or snack! It’s pretty healthy too!

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    BBQ Chicken Salad – Easy Meal Prep Lunch

    ByThe Wholesome Spoon

    It’s been so nice and sunny lately, I just want to live in my swimsuit! Load the cooler up with snacks, sandwiches, and cold drinks – and we’re off! This BBQ Chicken Salad is an easy meal prep lunch recipe the whole family will love! It’s so simple to make, it’s packed with protein, and it’s delicious! I feel like with some cooked chicken on hand, the opportunity is endless! This was tangy, creamy, and herby! It’s delicious smeared on some bread, loaded into a wrap, eaten with crackers, or sprinkled over a green salad. The perfect cold salad for on the go!