10+ Delicious Snacks Recipes to Enjoy Anytime

Snacking keeps your energy up between meals and can satisfy cravings without guilt. With the right recipes, you can whip up tasty treats at home that fit your mood and taste.

You don’t have to settle for boring snacks when you can make something simple and flavorful in just a few minutes.

Whether you’re into sweet, salty, or something in between, there’s plenty to try. These recipes are for anyone who wants quick, yummy snacks using ingredients you probably already have on hand.

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1) Chex Mix

Chex Mix is a crunchy, salty snack with a bit of spice. You can toss in different Chex cereals, pretzels, and nuts to make it your own.

Just coat everything in a mix of butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning. Bake until warm and crispy.

It’s a classic for parties or quiet nights at home. If you’re feeling adventurous, add cheese crackers or a drizzle of honey for a twist.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Chex cereal (any kind or mix)
• 3 cups mini pretzel twists
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2. Mix cereal, pretzels, and nuts in a big bowl.
3. Stir melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning together.
4. Pour the butter mix over the dry stuff and stir.
5. Spread on a baking sheet in one layer.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Let cool before serving.

For more detailed recipes, check out this homemade Chex Mix guide.

2) Chicken Flautas

Chicken flautas are crispy and satisfying. Roll up seasoned shredded chicken inside corn tortillas, then fry or bake until golden and crunchy.

Mix in cheese for extra flavor. Serve warm with toppings like sour cream, avocado, or salsa.

They’re quick to make, so they’re perfect for a snack or a small meal. If you want to cut some calories, bake them instead of frying.

Ingredients

• 5 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Corn tortillas

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix chicken with taco seasoning and salt.
2. Add cheese to the chicken.
3. Warm tortillas until soft.
4. Place chicken mixture on each tortilla and roll tight.
5. Fry in hot oil until golden or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Learn more about making chicken flautas here.

3) Garlic Bagel Chips

Garlic bagel chips are crunchy and full of flavor. Slice leftover bagels into thin rounds and coat with garlic butter or oil.

Bake or air fry until golden and crisp. You can sprinkle cheese or herbs on top if you like.

This snack is a great way to use up extra bagels. They go well with dips and are easy to share.

Ingredients

• Bagels (any kind)
• Butter or olive oil
• Garlic (minced or powder)
• Salt (optional)
• Parmesan cheese or Italian herbs (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or get your air fryer ready.
2. Slice bagels thin.
3. Melt butter or mix oil with garlic.
4. Toss bagel slices in the garlic mix.
5. Spread on a baking sheet or air fryer basket.
6. Bake 10-15 minutes or air fry until golden.
7. Optional: add cheese or herbs before baking.

4) Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber tomato salad is fresh and easy. Mix crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and thin red onion slices.

Toss with a tangy vinaigrette of olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Chill for a few minutes and you’re set.

It’s light, healthy, and comes together in about 15 minutes. Use cherry tomatoes or regular ones—whatever you have.

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, sliced
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (red wine or apple cider)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Wash and slice cucumbers and tomatoes.
2. Slice the red onion thin.
3. Mix olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the vinaigrette.
4. Toss veggies with vinaigrette.
5. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.

You can find more fresh cucumber tomato salad ideas at Spend With Pennies.

5) Whipped Ricotta & Berries Bagel

Whipped ricotta with berries on a bagel is simple and delicious. Whip ricotta cheese with honey and vanilla until it’s fluffy and smooth.

Toast your favorite bagel, then spread on the ricotta. Top with fresh berries—strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, whatever you’ve got.

This snack is quick, sweet, and perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 bagel, toasted
• 1/2 cup mixed fresh berries

Cooking Instructions

1. Whip ricotta, honey, and vanilla until fluffy.
2. Toast the bagel at 350°F (175°C) until golden, 3-5 minutes.
3. Spread whipped ricotta over the bagel.
4. Top with berries and enjoy right away.

For more details, check out this whipped ricotta & berries bagel recipe.

6) Brazilian Cheese Bread

Brazilian Cheese Bread (pão de queijo) is naturally gluten-free and super cheesy. The bread is soft, chewy, and packed with Parmesan or whatever cheese you like.

Just mix milk, eggs, oil, tapioca flour, and cheese. The dough comes together quickly, especially if you use a blender.

Bake until the breads are puffy and golden. They taste best fresh and warm.

Ingredients

• 2 cups tapioca flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat milk, water, oil, and salt just to a boil.
3. Pour over tapioca flour and stir.
4. Let cool a bit, then add eggs and cheese.
5. Blend or mix until smooth.
6. Scoop dough into balls on a baking sheet.
7. Bake 20-25 minutes until puffy and golden.

For more details, see this Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe.

7) Chocolate Black Sesame Rice Balls

Chocolate black sesame rice balls are chewy outside and rich inside. The black sesame gives a nutty flavor that goes really well with chocolate.

Make the dough with glutinous rice flour for that signature chew. Frying gives them a crisp shell, but boiling works too.

You can fill them with your favorite chocolate—Lindor, Ferrero Rocher, you name it. They’re a fun, different snack to try.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 oz chocolate (like Ferrero Rocher or Lindor)
• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds (toasted and ground)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix rice flour, baking powder, and warm water to make dough.
2. Divide dough into small pieces.
3. Flatten each piece and tuck in chocolate.
4. Seal and roll into a ball.
5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

For more details on recipes like this, see Chocolate Sesame Balls Recipe | Molly Yeh.

8) Coconut Cloud Smoothie

The Coconut Cloud Smoothie is creamy, light, and refreshing. Banana, avocado, pineapple, and coconut milk blend together for a tropical flavor.

It’s perfect when you want a quick snack or something a bit healthier. The frozen fruit and coconut cream make it extra smooth.

You don’t need much to make this, but the flavors really pop. It’s easy and fast—just toss everything in the blender.

Ingredients

• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1/2 frozen avocado
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/4 cup coconut cream
• 1/3 cup coconut milk or almond milk
• 2 tsp almond butter (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss banana, avocado, pineapple, coconut cream, and milk into your blender.

2. Blend until you get a smooth, creamy texture.

3. If you’re into a nutty flavor, scoop in some almond butter and blend again.

4. Pour the smoothie into a glass and drink it right away—don’t let it sit.

For more tips, check this Coconut Cloud Smoothie recipe.

9) Almond Croissant Bars

These almond croissant bars are a snack that mixes chewy blondie-style cookie bars with almond cream and bits of croissant.

You’ll taste a soft, buttery treat with a little crunch from the sliced almonds on top.

The middle has a moist almond filling—frangipane—which brings a rich, nutty flavor.

It goes really well with the sweet crust and buttery croissant pieces.

Honestly, these bars are an easy way to get that bakery almond croissant vibe at home.

Perfect for sharing or just grabbing as a quick snack when you want something special.

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup homemade almond filling (frangipane)
• 1 cup flaked almonds
• 3 croissants, torn into small pieces
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cream the butter and both sugars in a bowl until smooth.

3. Beat in the egg until it blends in.

4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together, then fold them into the wet mix.

5. Press half the dough into a baking pan.

6. Spread the almond filling over the dough.

7. Scatter the torn croissant pieces on top, then add the rest of the dough.

8. Sprinkle flaked almonds all over the bars.

9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until they look golden.

10. Let them cool, dust with powdered sugar, and cut into bars.

10) Sweet Bagel Chips

Sweet bagel chips are a crunchy snack you can whip up anytime.

They’re easy to make and hit the spot when you want something sweet but low-effort.

Just sprinkle your bagel slices with cinnamon and sugar for a warm, sweet kick.

If you’re feeling extra, dip them in cream cheese or chocolate spread.

Bake the slices until they turn crisp—you’ll get the perfect crunchy texture.

It’s a good way to use up leftover bagels and make something new.

Ingredients

• Bagels
• Butter or oil
• Cinnamon
• Sugar

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Slice the bagels nice and thin.

3. Brush each slice with some melted butter or oil.

4. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on both sides. Make sure you cover them evenly, but don’t stress if it’s not perfect.

5. Lay the slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes. You want them crisp and golden, so keep an eye on them.

7. Let them cool down before serving.