12 Best Snacks That Crush Hunger Cravings

It’s hard to resist snacks, but you don’t have to if you’re eating the right kind of snacks. See, the reason to snack, in general, is that it’ll keep you from over-indulging come mealtime.

The ideal diet would consist of about six tiny meals eaten throughout the day, but no one can keep that kind of schedule, which is why three solid meals and two small snacks is a good way to go.

The reason to snack smart? To keep yourself full and energized consistently throughout the day-which also keeps you from stuffing your face when it’s time for dinner.

So to help you stay on track, we rounded up some seriously simple snacks that are super easy to whip up, and will keep your belly filled with hunger-squashing protein and fiber. And while you’re making healthier diet changes, be sure to stock up on The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.

Toss a combination of nuts—pecans, almonds, peanuts, cashews—with chili powder, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. Roast in a 400-degree oven for 10 minutes, until warm and toasty.

Slather celery with smooth or chunky peanut butter. Dot with raisins. A childhood favorite you can still enjoy!

Boil a few cups of frozen edamame until tender. Drain and toss with a light coating of sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and kosher salt.

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Combine 1 cup almonds, walnuts, or cashews (or a mix of all three) with 1/2 cup sunflower seeds and 1 1/2 cups dried fruit: raisins, apricots, apples, prunes, and/or banana chips.

Spread the inside of a pita half with plenty of hummus and top with sliced tomato, onion, and lettuce.

Stuff cherry peppers or bottled Peppadew peppers with soft goat cheese or mini balls of fresh mozzarella.

Lay a slice of swiss cheese on a cutting board. Top with a slice of deli turkey and a spoonful of hummus or guacamole. Wrap like a jelly roll and eat.

Cut fresh mozzarella into 1/2-inch cubes. Skewer on toothpicks with pitted green olives and sundried tomatoes.

Pop a bag of popcorn. While it’s still hot, toss the popcorn with a half cup of grated Parmesan and a good amount of chopped fresh rosemary.

Combine a can of tuna with your favorite salsa. Use Triscuits for scooping.

For a sweet take on the snack! Pop a bag of popcorn. While it’s still hot, toss with a tablespoon of melted butter, then 2 tablespoons of sugar and a teaspoon of cinnamon.

Pave a slice of toasted wheat bread with peanut butter and banana slices. Top with a drizzle of honey.

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