Our Most Popular 3-Ingredient Snacks By Lily Menk Lily Menk Lily Menk is EatingWell’s editorial fellow. As a native Vermonter, Lily combines her hands-on experience with local and sustainable food systems with her background in journalism. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 8, 2025 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Need something simple and delicious to help you power through your day? These snack recipes, made with just three ingredients or less, are the solution. Plus, they’re some of the most popular among EatingWell readers, so we know you’ll love them. With options like savory Parmesan Crisps or sweet Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 19 Roasted Butternut Squash Seeds Caitlin Bensel Don't throw away your butternut squash seeds. Roast them instead! Roasted butternut squash seeds are a great snack or salad topper. Enjoy them plain or jazzed up with one of the variations below. View Recipe Save 02 of 19 Parmesan Crisps Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco These Parmesan Crisps are an easy snack to keep on hand. They’re savory and cheesy, and they can be eaten with fruit and crackers for a healthy bite. View Recipe Save 03 of 19 Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas Diana Chistruga Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber. View Recipe Save 04 of 19 Crunchy Quinoa Bites Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen These crunchy quinoa bites are a delicious snack packed with puffed quinoa and almond butter, offering a satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based protein. Similar to popcorn, puffed quinoa has been heated until it pops, creating a light, crispy texture that works perfectly in this healthy snack. View Recipe Save 05 of 19 Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek These bite-size dark chocolate almond clusters combine dark chocolate with nutty almonds for an easy snack or dessert. Stick to the three ingredients we list here, or add your own twist by including dried cherries or toasted coconut for a little variety. View Recipe Save 06 of 19 Dried Apples This healthy oven-dried apple recipe is perfect if you want to make dried apples at home and don't have a dehydrator. Great for lunchboxes or as a snack, homemade dried apples are easy to make in the oven and are high in fiber and nutrients. To retain the fiber from the peels and to save time, we skip the step of peeling the apples first. We also skip coring—the star-shaped core makes a pretty shape in the center of each dried apple. For crispy apple chips, bake the apples about 1 hour more. View Recipe Save 07 of 19 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. View Recipe Save 08 of 19 Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Sue Mitchell, Prop stylist: Skylar Myers, These 3-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make and, because dark chocolate clusters take just 15 minutes to prepare, they can be made on short notice to feed a crowd. While cashews contribute a sweet and mild flavor, don’t hesitate to swap them out for an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding dried cranberries or cherries for a delightfully tangy twist. View Recipe Save 09 of 19 Cottage Cheese Snack Jar Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber into one small Mason jar. Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy. If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead. View Recipe Save 10 of 19 Chocolate Nut Bark Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark. View Recipe Save 11 of 19 Homemade Oven-Dried Strawberries Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Emily Nabors Hall / ulia Bayless These homemade oven-dried strawberries have a deeply fruity, sweet-tart flavor you can savor just by turning on your oven. Enjoy them on their own, add them to trail mix or use them as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. View Recipe Save 12 of 19 Kale Chips Christine Ma Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the baking pans. View Recipe Save 13 of 19 Mango Fruit Leather This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It's perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work, or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home. View Recipe Save 14 of 19 Tzatziki Cucumber Slices Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Tzatziki cucumber slices offer a refreshing, quick snack with just three ingredients. The crispness of the cucumbers complements the creamy, tangy tzatziki, creating a light and flavorful bite. Try using English cucumbers, which have a thin skin that doesn't need peeling, keeping the prep minimal. View Recipe Save 15 of 19 Everything-Seasoned Almonds JENNIFER CAUSEY Grinding up the everything bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it adhere to the almonds. View Recipe Save 16 of 19 Bread with Peanut Butter This quick-and-easy snack is a hearty treat that is packed with protein and has heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. View Recipe Save 17 of 19 Cucumber Salmon Bites Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Look no further for your impromptu snack—these 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit. Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer. View Recipe Save 18 of 19 Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments you crave a taste of something sweet. View Recipe Save 19 of 19 Microwave Popcorn Casey Barber Learn how to make popcorn in the microwave for a quick, fuss-free snack. You can make popcorn in a brown paper bag or in a bowl. Once the kernels are popped, you can add any seasonings you want for a sweet or salty snack. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick Snack Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit