5 Healthy Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes

A small window of time is often all you get. These five quick snacks lean on familiar American staples, keep prep minimal, and aim for a balance of protein, fiber, and flavor. Nothing fancy, just reliable bites you can pull off between meetings or after school.

Turkey, Avocado, and Pickle Roll‑Ups

A protein‑forward bite with a little tang and crunch, no bread needed.

Ingredients

• 3–4 deli turkey slices
• 1/4 avocado, sliced or mashed
• 2 dill pickle spears or a few rounds
• 1 teaspoon mustard or light mayo
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Lay out turkey slices; spread with mustard or mayo.
2. Add avocado and pickle near one edge. Grind pepper over top.
3. Roll tightly. Slice into bite‑size pieces or eat as is.

Greek Yogurt Parfait with Crunch

A cold, creamy base with bright fruit and a toasty topping. It eats like dessert but carries protein.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%)
• 1/2 cup berries or a chopped apple
• 2 tablespoons granola or crushed whole‑grain cereal
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Pinch of cinnamon or a few drops vanilla (optional)

Instructions

1. Spoon yogurt into a bowl or glass.
2. Top with fruit, then granola.
3. Drizzle with honey and add cinnamon or vanilla if you like.

Peanut Butter Apple “Nachos”

All the sweet-salty crunch of a treat, with whole fruit and nuts.

Ingredients

• 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts or granola
• Pinch of flaky salt or cinnamon

Instructions

1. Fan apple slices on a plate.
2. Microwave peanut butter 10–15 seconds to loosen; drizzle over apples.
3. Add honey if using, then sprinkle peanuts or granola and a pinch of salt or cinnamon.

Cottage Cheese Ranch Bowl with Veggies and Crackers

A dippable, savory bowl that feels like ranch without the packet.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• Squeeze of lemon or splash of white vinegar
• Carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, or bell pepper strips
• Handful of whole‑grain crackers

Instructions

1. Stir cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and lemon.
2. Taste and tweak salt or acid.
3. Serve with raw veggies and crackers for dipping.

Microwave Oatmeal Cup with Peanut Butter and Banana

Warm, fast, and familiar. Feels like breakfast, works as a snack.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup milk or water
• 1/2 small banana, sliced
• 1 teaspoon peanut butter
• Pinch of salt and cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a microwave‑safe mug, combine oats, milk, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Microwave 60–90 seconds until thick. Stir.
3. Top with banana slices and a dollop of peanut butter.

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