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Make these healthy snacks over the weekend for whenever you hit that mid-afternoon slump. Pack a selection in separate containers and leave them at work if you can, or have them ready to toss into your bag on the go.
This savoury nut mix is perfect for when the afternoon munchies hit. Get this five-spice nut mix recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.These easy homemade crackers work with dips, spreads, cheeses and more. Toss some hummus, roasted red pepper spread or labneh into a jar and a few of these crackers into a bag, and banish the thought of a mid-afternoon muffin. Get this everything bagel crackers recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.We thought homemade granola bars took hours to make and bake. Then we discovered this easy stovetop method. Make a batch this Sunday for easy weekday treats! Get this granola bars recipe.
Tuck one of these chewy, sweet and nutty bars into your purse or gym bag—you’ll never buy the packaged ones again. They're also great for breakfast. Get this power bars recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Jars of Moroccan hummus are easy to put together and take with you when you’re on the go. Get this crudites jar with Morrocan hummus recipe.
Photo, Michael Alberstat.With a big dose of hot sauce, this nut mix—loaded with almonds, cashews, sesame seeds and chickpeas—will light a fire under your afternoon. Get this sriracha nut mix recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.This thick and creamy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese is the perfect mid-week snack or starter. Serve with mixed veggies and flatbread. Get this labneh with dukkah and fresh vegetables recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Crisp chips meet a smooth, smoky and spicy tomato dip for a satisfying afternoon snack. Get this sesame pita chips recipe.
Photo, Sian Richards.Dip your spoons into yogurts that celebrate a vegetable’s natural sweetness in a deliciously new and exciting way. Get this sweet potato, parsnip and avocado yogurt recipes.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.The key to perfect kale chips? A slow and low bake. Find out how to make perfect kale chips.
Photo, Kristen Eppich.A full-flavoured crunchy snack you can take along to work for the mid-afternoon slump. Get this crispy madras chickpeas recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.These bite-sized snacks are our favourite way to get a little extra energy boost. Get this cherry and almond energy balls recipe.
Spice up your typical vegetables and dip routine with a wasabi-laced bean dip. Get this edamame dip recipe.
Photo, Michael Alberstat.Spiced nuts make a great snack during the day. Opt for the healthiest nuts—almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, or pistachios are all good choices. Get this sweet and spicy nuts recipe.
Pronounced hee-ka-mah, and common in Latin American cuisines, jicama is a root vegetable that looks like a beige turnip and tastes like a cross between turnip and pear. Look for small to medium ones with smooth, unblemished skin. It’s best served raw, so simply peel, slice and sprinkle with sea salt. Get this jicama crudite dip recipe.
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