Healthy Savory Snacks
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These 23 healthy savory snacks prove you can make healthy choices without sacrificing flavor. From zucchini fries to bagel bites and cheesy chips, there is something for everyone.
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Homemade healthy savory snacks that actually keep you satisfied
Having healthy snack recipes in your cooking arsenal is super important, especially if you’re trying to change your lifestyle. This is why almost every recipe I’m including here is easy to make and adapt to a variety of diets.
Here’s why I love having savory snacks on hand:
- It’s healthier. Making homemade snacks gives you more control over what goes into them. You can also add ingredients to make them healthier, such as using healthy fats or adding protein and/or fiber.
- It’s cheaper. Is it just me, or are store-bought snacks getting more expensive every day?! Ever since I started making snacks at home, my wallet has thanked me!
Healthy dips
We burn through dips in my house, so I’m always looking for new healthy dips and sauces to keep things interesting. These five have been wildly popular AND deceptively healthy.
Keto salsa– Made with no added sugar and 2 grams of net carbs, it tastes even better than what you’d get at a Mexican restaurant (I worked in one for two years and know what goes into legit salsa).
Keto hummus– Skip the chickpeas and make hummus with cauliflower instead. Only 2 grams of net carbs, but all the flavor. I promise you won’t taste any cauliflower!
Keto ranch dressing– Pair this with some celery sticks, and you have a low-carb, satisfying dip that’s perfect for sharing.
Smoked salmon dip– I LOVE smoked salmon dip, and when I need a lower-calorie version, I just swap the cream cheese for Greek yogurt! Also, try smoked tuna dip for a similar option.
Healthy chips & crackers
Nothing quite satisfies my salty craving like chips and crackers. Each of these recipes is addictive, yet they’re easy to make and shelf-stable.
Peanut butter crackers– Made with only 6 ingredients and studded with toasted sesame seeds, these crackers put Ritz peanut butter crackers to shame.
Veggie chips– Made with your favorite root veggies and minimal oil, these chips are addictive. They’re also vegan, gluten-free, and super low in calories.
Keto tortilla chips– A quick, easy low-carb swap for tortilla chips, baked rather than fried.
Low-calorie chips– Less than 100 calories per serving and endlessly customizable.
Protein chips– Protein is all the rage now–as it should be! These chips are diet-friendly and make the perfect post-workout salty treat.
Snacks to enjoy by the handful
Whenever I’m hosting or just need something easy to snack on, I keep these bulk snacks in stock.
Warm nuts– Well-seasoned and topped with sea salt, this is my go-to recipe whenever I’m hosting. I also love that you can make them on the stovetop, in the oven, or in your slow cooker.
Roasted chickpeas– Made with ZERO oil and 7 different flavor combinations. I usually make a double batch and use some to top my Mediterranean bowl… but they don’t always last that long. You can also make my air fryer chickpeas.
Zucchini fries– Zucchini is high in fiber and low in calories, and with NO oil needed, you can have crispy, salty, addictive veggie chips in no time.
Parmesan crisps– Made with 1 ingredient (you guessed it–parmesan!), these chips are low in carbs, ready in minutes, and full of crispy, cheesy flavor.
Savory snacks made in the air fryer
We love our air fryer recipes at home, and naturally, we use it for a lot of our healthy snacks. Not only is it fast, but it uses minimal oil and is WAY healthier than deep frying.
Air fryer sweet potato fries– I use 1 tablespoon of oil (seriously!), and yet these sweet potato fries turn out ultra crispy, salty, and sweet.
Air fryer bagel bites– I grew up on bagel bites as a kid, but have you ever checked to see what’s in them? No, thank you! My homemade version uses 3 ingredients and tastes even BETTER than the store-bought bites.
Air-fryer kale chips– If you’ve never air-fried kale before, this is your sign to try it (especially the curry chips, my favorite!). Kale is the perfect base for a healthy snack because it’s low in calories and rich in antioxidants and other essential nutrients.
Air fryer popcorn– Ready in 10 minutes and endlessly customizable, we probably make this at least once a week for movie night.
Air fryer French fries– Potatoes get a bad wrap for not being nutrient-dense, but I beg to differ. They’re rich in complex carbohydrates, and when there’s only 1 tablespoon of oil involved, you have no reason NOT to eat French fries!
Air fryer buffalo cauliflower– If you’re looking for a healthy buffalo wing recipe, you are going to love these buffalo cauliflower bites.
Air fryer sweet potato wedges– Paired with my hot honey sauce, I could actually live off these crispy, fluffy, crunchy potato goodness.
Air-fried corn on the cob– buttery, juicy, with a sprinkling of salt. This gets the veggies in, too!
Originally published January 2022
I’m back from the dead!! Wedding planning got the best of me this week, but hey wassup hello (channeling my inner fetty wap). Just catching up…and then. No they didn’t!! Thanks so much for including my recipe for dem nuts, Arman and Amanda!
XOXO, your favorite Blueberry.
How dare you plan a wedding. 🙂
Sweet, Salty, and SASSY — Sign me up! <3 Thanks dahhling!
You are a sausage.
I love all of these recipes; thanks for a great round-up! Today, I baked your 3 ingredient flourless brownies, and added sugar free chocolate chips on top. So good!
YES!!! 😀 Thanks so much, Joanne!
You can never go wrong with sweet and salty!! I’ve never been big on sweets, but your website is starting to change that! I never leave here without wanting to make a recipe. Thanks to everyone who shared a recipe 🙂
Haha thanks so much for your kind words! 🙂
I’m obsessed with all of these. Best of both worlds!! *cue the Hannah Montana* Thanks for sharing my healthy Snickers 🙂
Of course- I kind of want it now!
OOh what a tastebud tantalizing plethora of sweet and salty recipes! I wish I could have them ALL lined up for me during ANY tv watching! I must be going through a phase as sweet and salty has been my jam for a few months now and I just wanna eat my screen! Thanks for hosting Arman
Of course! All things sweet and salty! 😀
Yum, who wouldn’t love a chocolate cookie pizza, apple pie blondies or chunky monkey cups??? Everything here looks amazing! Perfect to serve at a HUUUUUUUGE party with hungry people!
😀 Serving straight to you! 😀
The snack and nut mixes are right up my alley!
Right?! So addictive!
I adore all things sweet and salty, but some of my favorites include dates and salted almonds, chocolate and pretzels, and bananas with peanut butter! Thanks for hosting 😀
SALTED almonds = my favorite!!!
I like to just open a box of cereal and snack on that. Bonus if it’s Reese’s Puffs. Thanks for the recipes Arman, they look delicious!
No worries, they are all mouth watering!
I’m always all about sweet and salty!
You and me both!
Oh hey now!!! Thank you Arman and Amanda for hosting this fun link up!
I love anything with peanut butter, caramel, pretzel 🙂 the ultimate sweet and salty combination!
No worries at all- Those together are a delicious combination! 🙂
I am really pumped for game day and can’t to try one of these sweet & salty treats! So much variety!
😀 Right? Thanks Kate!
My fav sweet n’ salty combo is totally chocolate and peanut butter all the way, and maybe some pretzels thrown in there too!
Omg. YES. Pretzels…..this is why we’re friends.
I love apples and nut butter for a sweet and salty snack! Fun link up! I’ll try to participate next week!
Of course 🙂
How exciting that my banana chocolate chip cookies were one of the most viewed! Love those cookies.
They sound delicious!
Love this topic but not for the football of course 🙂 About to go run and now of course I’m starving!
Hahahahaha you and me both. I always associate it with…Janet Jackson.