{"id":358425,"date":"2025-12-19T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/358425\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:30:08","slug":"20-heart-healthy-high-fiber-snack-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/358425\/","title":{"rendered":"20+ Heart-Healthy, High-Fiber Snack Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

These delicious snacks are low in saturated fat and sodium<\/a>, making them good options to support heart health. Plus, they\u2019re high in fiber with at least 3 grams per serving, which can help with healthy weight management and lowering risk of diabetes and heart disease<\/a>. You\u2019ll want to try options like our White Bean\u2013Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers and our Crunch Bar-Inspired Energy Balls for a heart-healthy bite to help you feel energized and satisfied until your next meal!\n<\/p>\n

Ranch Roasted Chickpeas <\/p>\n

Ali Redmond<\/p>\n

These ranch-flavored roasted chickpeas are a savory snack that delivers the familiar tangy-herb taste of ranch dressing. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder and dried herbs, they crisp up beautifully in the oven.\n<\/p>\n

White Bean\u2013Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers <\/p>\n

Photographer: Brie Goldman,\u00a0Food Stylist: Annie Probst,\u00a0Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek<\/p>\n

Mini bell peppers are the perfect vessel for delivering creamy bean dip with a crunchy chickpea topping in this easy snack. Crunchy chickpeas are easy to make at home, or you can buy them already prepared and flavored with spices to add your own unique twist.\n<\/p>\n

Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall.<\/p>\n

Sweet, juicy oranges and frozen peaches are blended with creamy strained (Greek-style) yogurt and sweetened naturally by Medjool dates, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Chia seeds add a boost of protein, fiber and omega-3s, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the taste.\n<\/p>\n

Crunch Bar\u2013Inspired Energy Balls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower<\/p>\n

To emulate a Crunch Bar, we packed this energy ball with crispy puffed brown rice cereal inside a milk-chocolaty, chewy center. A dark-chocolate drizzle adds more intense chocolate flavor. Cashew butter has a mild, neutral flavor that doesn\u2019t overpower the other ingredients, but you can substitute any nut butter if you prefer.\n<\/p>\n

Cottage Cheese Snack Jar <\/p>\n

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

This creamy, crunchy snack packs 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber in 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.\n<\/p>\n

Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas <\/p>\n

Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that\u2019s actually good for you.\n<\/p>\n

Blueberry Cobbler Energy Balls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall<\/p>\n

These blueberry energy balls feature dried blueberries, oats and pecans that combine to give you a bite-size taste of blueberry cobbler. You can use almond butter for a nuttier taste or sunflower butter for something mellower to bind them together. These portable snacks are ready in just 30 minutes and can be stored in your fridge or freezer for a quick grab-and-go snack.\n<\/p>\n

Lemon, Mint & White Bean Dip <\/p>\n

EatingWell<\/p>\n

This quick, healthy dip is an easy appetizer or snack. If you don\u2019t have cannellini beans, chickpeas work just as well. Serve this tasty dip alongside veggies, crackers, pita or pretzels.\n<\/p>\n

Anti-Inflammatory Energy Balls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum<\/p>\n

Drawing inspiration from the flavors of Cherry Garcia, these chocolate-cherry date energy balls are a tasty tribute to the Ben & Jerry\u2019s ice cream flavor named after Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Packed with chunks of dark chocolate and dried tart cherries, they\u2019re not only delicious but also contain polyphenols, a nutrient found in cherries that can help suppress inflammation.\n<\/p>\n

Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey<\/p>\n

This creamy smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.\n<\/p>\n

Blueberry Almond Chia Pudding <\/p>\n

Switch up your morning oatmeal routine with this so-easy chia pudding. It\u2019s made just like overnight oats\u2014combine chia and your milk of choice, let soak overnight, then top with juicy blueberries and crunchy almonds and dig in!\n<\/p>\n

Avocado Hummus <\/p>\n

This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn\u2019t be easier\u2014just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudit\u00e9s.\n<\/p>\n

Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars <\/p>\n

There are plenty of granola bar options at the grocery store, but they\u2019re also easy (and often healthier) to make at home. Feel free to vary the add-ins to your taste, swapping 2 cups of any combination of small (or chopped) dried fruit, nuts, seeds and\/or chocolate chips for the dried cranberries and nuts in this version.\n<\/p>\n

Rice Cake Snackwich <\/p>\n

Ted Cavanaugh<\/p>\n

Upgrade your rice cake snack with a schmear of almond butter and some sliced apple. This quick sandwich boasts 5 grams each of fiber and protein to help keep you satisfied.\n<\/p>\n

Date-Nut Bread <\/p>\n

Dates are naturally sweet so no extra sugar is needed in this quick-bread recipe. Toasted almonds add a nice crunch and the optional coarse sugar topping\u2014while it isn\u2019t needed for sweetness\u2014certainly adds to the presentation.\n<\/p>\n

Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas <\/p>\n

Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don\u2019t skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying.\n<\/p>\n

Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.<\/p>\n

This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you\u2019ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.\n<\/p>\n

Chocolate-Peppermint Energy Balls <\/p>\n

These no-cook energy balls have all the flavors you love in peppermint-chocolate bark but in healthy snack form. Whip up a batch for an office or after-school treat, or take them along to a holiday cookie swap.\n<\/p>\n

Fig & Honey Yogurt <\/p>\n

In this Mediterranean-inspired snack, dried figs and honey top plain yogurt. Substitute fresh figs if you can find them.\n<\/p>\n

Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas <\/p>\n

Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.\n<\/p>\n

Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter <\/p>\n

With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.\n<\/p>\n

Banana-Oat Muffins <\/p>\n

Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These delicious snacks are low in saturated fat and sodium, making them good options to support heart health.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":358426,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[97,269],"class_list":{"0":"post-358425","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=358425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/358425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/358426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=358425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=358425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=358425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}