15+ 5-Star Snack Recipes Ready In 10 Minutes

If you’re always in a rush, add these snacks to your weekly menu! These tasty recipes have won over the hearts of our readers, earning 5-star reviews all around. They take only 10 minutes to make so you’ll be enjoying them in a matter of minutes. Try options like our delicious Pistachio & Peach Toast or Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter for a quick and easy bite that’ll hold you over till your next meal.

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Make your own microwave popcorn–it’s the simplest technique for making popcorn at home and only requires popcorn kernels and a single brown bag. You’ll pop up a perfectly fluffy, light snack each time.

Pistachio & Peach Toast

This tasty snack is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese–plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

Mini Nacho Cups

Baked tortilla chips and reduced-fat cheddar cheese help keep these Tex-Mex morsels diabetic-friendly.

Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter

Get the salty-sweet chocolate satisfaction of a candy bar with this better-for-you chocolate-peanut butter gluten-free snack or dessert recipe. Pair it with a glass of milk, hot or cold, for a boost of calcium and protein.

Fig & Honey Yogurt

In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.

Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter

With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.

Hard-Boiled Egg with Hot Sauce

Add a little spice to your day by topping a protein-rich egg with hot sauce. It’s a simple snack to help power you through your day.

Blueberry-Banana Smoothie (Batido)

Refreshing and colorful fruit smoothies called batidos are served at Cuban snack bars all over Florida–try this recipe with blueberries and banana for a vacation in a cup.

Avocado & Salsa Cracker

Avocado and salsa team up for a zesty Southwest-inspired topping on a whole grain crispbread. This snack is packed with fiber, veggies, and healthy fats, and it takes just minutes to put together.

Yogurt with Blueberries & Honey

A simple combination of Greek-style yogurt and blueberries gets an extra touch of sweetness from golden honey. It’s the perfect balance of protein and fiber to keep you energized.

Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Sandwich

Creamy peanut butter and bananas are the key ingredients to this quick and easy breakfast.

Blueberries with Lemon Cream

Blending vanilla yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese creates a luscious cream to layer with blueberries, though any fresh berry can be used in this recipe.

Lime & Parmesan Popcorn

Skip the bag of microwaved popcorn and satisfy a snack craving by making your own flavored popcorn. In this healthy popcorn recipe, we use Parmesan cheese, lime zest and a hint of chili powder, but feel free to use your favorite spices. For the best flavor, opt for olive oil cooking spray to help the toppings stick to the popcorn.

Yogurt Banana Sundae

Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes.

Homemade Trail Mix

Make this portable and tasty trail mix your own by customizing with your favorite combination of dried fruits and nuts.

Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana

Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.

Mermaid Smoothie Bowl

Channel your inner mythical creature with a colorful smoothie bowl that’s fun to make and eat. Look for blue spirulina powder, a protein-rich supplement made from blue-green algae, at natural-foods stores or order it online.