6 Healthy Snacks that Taste Great

The next time you want a nibble, ditch the junk food and try one of these 6 healthy snacks.

1. Overnight oats
   
   • Combine 6 ounces Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup uncooked rolled oats, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 cup frozen berries in a glass bowl.
   • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   • Enjoy for breakfast.
   
   
2. Dried fruit dipped in dark chocolate
   
   • Melt dark chocolate in the microwave or in a water bath on the stove (put the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted).
   • Dip dried fruit into the chocolate halfway.
   • Place on a wax-paper lined sheet pan.
   • Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if you like. (Or omit this step, if you’re trying to limit sodium.)
   • Refrigerate for 10 minutes to harden.


3. Roasted chickpeas
   • Rinse and drain a 15-ounce can of chickpeas.
   • Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.
   • Roast at 425-degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes, stirring once, until golden and crisp.


4. Frozen grapes
   
   • Wash and dry grapes.
   • Freeze for 2-3 hours.
   • Serve immediately.


5. Baked zucchini chips
   
   • Slice zucchini very thin.
   • Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a dash of salt.
   • Bake at 250-degrees Fahrenheit for 60 minutes or until crisp.


6. Trail mix
   
   • Combine equal parts cashews, almonds, peanuts, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
   • Store in an airtight container.
   • Enjoy on the go.