{"id":24756,"date":"2021-05-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/?p=24756"},"modified":"2022-03-14T19:21:39","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T23:21:39","slug":"healthy-crunchy-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/healthy-crunchy-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Crunchy Snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-25554\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309.jpg\" alt=\"Crunchy Snack Ideas\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-e1488568963309-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>These 9 Healthy Crunchy Snacks are a helpful way to power through the afternoon slump. The recipes are packed with protein and healthy fats and are easy to eat on-the-go!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hi Friends!<\/p>\n<p>Today we&#8217;re chatting about crispy crunch snacks. I don&#8217;t know about you, but I find crunchy snacks to be supremely satisfying. I love that they tend to take longer to eat because you have to do a lot of chewing!<\/p>\n<p>There are tons of great crunchy snack options out there that are both healthy for you and delicious! I rounded up some crunchy snacks to share with you today. They&#8217;re all great options to have on hand when looking for a little burst of energy to power through your afternoon slump!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more snack ideas, check out these posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/healthy-packaged-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">60+ Healthy Packaged Snacks For Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/healthy-snacks-costco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Costco Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/best-healthy-walmart-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Walmart Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/best-trader-joes-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Trader Joe\u2019s Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/healthy-amazon-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Amazon Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/nut-free-packaged-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peanut &amp; Tree Nut Free Packaged Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/after-school-healthy-snacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy After School Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/healthy-snacks-for-toddlers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Healthy Toddler Snacks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Healthy Crunchy Snacks<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38555 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/roasted-chickpea-snack-mix-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/roasted-chickpea-snack-mix-2.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/roasted-chickpea-snack-mix-2-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/roasted-chickpea-snack-mix-2-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/roasted-chick-pea-snack-mix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/how-to-roast-chickpeas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a>Make the chickpeas in the air fryer or use my method for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/how-to-roast-chickpeas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Perfectly Roasted Chickpeas<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1610-e1465389564415.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;cheesy&quot; kale chips\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1610-e1465389564415.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1610-e1465389564415-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1610-e1465389564415-367x550.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">An alternative to potato chips!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/therealfoodrds.com\/cheese-pizza-kale-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Cheese&#8221; Pizza Kale Chips<\/a>&nbsp;via The Real Food Dietitians<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Apple-Cinnamon-Roasted-Cashews5.jpg\" alt=\"apple cinnamon roasted cashews\" width=\"680\" height=\"726\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Apple-Cinnamon-Roasted-Cashews5.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Apple-Cinnamon-Roasted-Cashews5-187x200.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Apple-Cinnamon-Roasted-Cashews5-515x550.jpg 515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Swap out your favorite nut if you don&#8217;t like cashews.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.exsloth.com\/apple-cinnamon-roasted-cashews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Apple Cinnamon Roasted Cashews<\/a> via Diary of an Ex-Sloth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/everything-crackers-3-768x1152-1-e1621348562498.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Homemade crackers are so easy &amp; fresher than store-bought!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/everything-but-the-bagel-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything But The Bagel Crackers<\/a> via Eating Bird Food<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cinnamon-Spice-Pepitas_8902.jpeg\" alt=\"cinnamon pepitas in a bowl\" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cinnamon-Spice-Pepitas_8902.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cinnamon-Spice-Pepitas_8902-133x200.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Cinnamon-Spice-Pepitas_8902-367x550.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A great option if you&#8217;re allergic to nuts!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingbirdfood.com\/everything-but-the-bagel-crackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamon Pepitas<\/a> via Spoonful of Flavor<br \/>\nUse them in this <a href=\"https:\/\/foodapparel.com\/pepitas-cranberries-chocolate-mix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pepitas trail mix<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SAM_1945.jpg\" alt=\"Veggie Rollups with Avocado Hummus\" width=\"680\" height=\"773\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SAM_1945.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SAM_1945-176x200.jpg 176w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/SAM_1945-484x550.jpg 484w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Try with your favorite store-bought hummus to save time!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theglowingfridge.com\/veggie-rolls-with-avocado-hummus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Veggie Rolls with Avocado Hummus<\/a> via The Glowing Fridge<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/homemade-trail-mix-4.jpg\" alt=\"plantain chip trailmix\" width=\"680\" height=\"952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/homemade-trail-mix-4.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/homemade-trail-mix-4-143x200.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/homemade-trail-mix-4-393x550.jpg 393w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Not your traditional trail mix!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.midlifecroissant.com\/2016\/08\/16\/homemade-trail-mix-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Plantain Chip Trail Mix<\/a> via Midlife Croissant<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933.jpg\" alt=\"crunchy edamame\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Crunchy-Roasted-Edamame_IMG_1933-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Easy to make and packed with protein!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bamskitchen.com\/dietary-restrictions\/diabetic-friendly\/crunchy-roasted-edamame\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Crunchy Roasted Edamame<\/a> via Bam&#8217;s Kitchen<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cayenne-Coconut-Chip-Trail-Mix-Jar.jpg\" alt=\"coconut chip trailmix\" width=\"680\" height=\"907\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cayenne-Coconut-Chip-Trail-Mix-Jar.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cayenne-Coconut-Chip-Trail-Mix-Jar-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Cayenne-Coconut-Chip-Trail-Mix-Jar-412x550.jpg 412w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lots of spice may help you eat slower!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theworktop.com\/breakfast-brunch-recipes\/cayenne-coconut-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Rosemary &amp; Cayenne Toasted Coconut Chip Trail Mix<\/a> via The WorkTop<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38792 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/plantain-chips-9.jpeg\" alt=\"plantain chips\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/plantain-chips-9.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/plantain-chips-9-133x200.jpeg 133w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/plantain-chips-9-367x550.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Making your own chips is easy and can save money!<br \/>\nTry these <a href=\"https:\/\/cooktoria.com\/baked-plantain-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Plantain Chips<\/a> from Cooktoria or pull out the air fryer for these <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetdelicious.com\/air-fryer-sweet-potato-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips<\/a> from Budget Delicious.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-long.jpg\" alt=\"These 9 Healthy Crunchy Snacks are a helpful way to power through the afternoon slump. The recipes are packed with protein and healthy fats and are easy to eat on-the-go!\" width=\"680\" height=\"1629\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-long.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-long-83x200.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.theleangreenbean.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Crunchy-Snack-Ideas-long-230x550.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for more crunchy healthy snacks? Check out these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pumpkinnspice.com\/ranch-pretzels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garlic Ranch Pretzels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dizzybusyandhungry.com\/chipotle-lime-roasted-peanuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chipotle Lime Peanuts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chocolatemoosey.com\/2013\/09\/05\/homemade-pita-chips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Pita Chips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigbearswife.com\/healthy-granola-cereal-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cereal Granola<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that kids love crunchy snacks too! Just be mindful of choking hazards if they&#8217;re younger!<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy!<br \/>\n&#8211;Lindsay&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These 9 Healthy Crunchy Snacks are a helpful way to power through the afternoon slump. The recipes are packed with protein and healthy fats and are easy to eat on-the-go! 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