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15 Healthy (and Tasty) Snacks to Avoid Getting Hangry

Posted by Allison Day. Last updated on January 11, 2021 by Food Network Canada Editors

Being "hangry," the dreaded feeling of hunger-induced anger, happens to the best of us. This fickle mood appears most often in-between meals and snacking is the only known cure. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips to get your chipper temperament back, plan on these healthy snacks. Both salty and sweet snack loving fans will find something in this tasty roundup of healthier hanger helpers.

  • Strawberry Bruschetta
     
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    Strawberry Bruschetta

    <p>Think of this as a sweet, open-faced snack sandwich. Increase the staying power with a smear of almond butter instead of butter or try cream cheese for a cheesecake-esque flavour. In addition to healthy snacks for adults, we got you covered with <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/back-to-school/photos/easy-after-school-snacks/#!Ham-Apple-and-Cheese-Quesadilla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">healthy after-school snacks for kiddo</a>s.</p> <p>Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/strawberry-bruschetta/16268/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Strawberry Bruschetta</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies
     
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    Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

    <p>Whip up a batch of these healthy apple oatmeal cookies in just 45 minutes. With yummy ingredients like maple syrup, <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/delicious-coconut-desserts/#!coconut-dream-bars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">coconut</a> and dark chocolate, you know these tasty treats will not only be delicious, but good for you too. Plenty of snacks is one of the <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-with-food/photos/food-trends-2021/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">food trends you'll be seeing this year</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/healthy-apple-oatmeal-cookies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Apple Oatmeal Cookies</strong></a></p>
  • Cheese-Stuffed Dates With Prosciutto
     
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    Cheese-Stuffed Dates With Prosciutto

    <p>This seven-ingredient recipe is everything you want in an afternoon snack: sweet, salty and umami. All the tastes combine to make a pretty healthy, hangry-crushing snack or app. Here are some <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/vegan-snacks-10-ingredients-or-less/#!600x400-Roasted-Sweet-and-Salty-Chickpeas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">easy vegan snacks</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cheese-stuffed-dates-with-prosciutto/10979/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada de Laurentiis' Cheese-Stuffed Dates With Prosciutto</strong></a></p>
  • Brown Rice Crispy Treats
     
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    Brown Rice Crispy Treats

    <p>Swap white rice cereal for brown rice cereal to get more B-vitamins and fibre, while still enjoying the taste of a childhood snack classic. For a bit of extra protein to squash hanger in its tracks, toss in a handful of additional nuts or seeds.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brown-rice-crispy-treats/18737/" target="_blank"><strong>Brown Rice Crispy Treats</strong></a></p>
  • Baked Beet Chips
     
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    Baked Beet Chips

    <p>Hanger, beware. No deep fryer is required to make these crispy beet chips, just an oven and olive oil. Switch up the flavour with any <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/best-root-vegetables-recipes/#!potato-Tartiflette" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hearty root vegetable</a>, like sweet potato or parsnips and serve alongside some Greek yogurt for dipping.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-beet-chips/15813//" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Baked Beet Chips</strong></a></p>
  • Pear Nutmeg Walnut Bran Muffins
     
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    Pear Nutmeg Walnut Bran Muffins

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/photos/sweet-muffin-recipes/#!alton-brown-blueberry-muffins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Muffins</a> are the original hanger-helper, tasting like cake but hiding secretly healthy ingredients, like this recipe featuring bran, pear and walnuts. Grab a cup of coffee and iron out that mood with one of these spiced-to-perfection cakelettes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pear-nutmeg-walnut-bran-muffins/12479/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Pear Nutmeg Walnut Bran Muffins</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Pops
     
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    Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Pops

    <p>All-natural and bursting with chocolatey <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/photos/30-unique-ways-with-pumpkin/#!pumpkin-nanaimo-bars-e1599763079925" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pumpkin goodness</a> (not to mention protein and fibre), these tasty truffle bites are a must-make.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/vegan-chocolate-pumpkin-truffle-pops/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Chocolate Pumpkin Truffle Pops</strong></a></p>
  • Jerk Chicken Wings
     
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    Jerk Chicken Wings

    <p>Baked, not fried — and packed with some of the spiciest peppers on the planet — these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/most-amazing/chicken-wing-recipes/#!grilled-chicken-wings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chicken wings</a> have some serious kick. They’re an ideal weekend afternoon snack when you just want to park yourself in front of the television.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/turn-up-the-heat-with-these-jerk-chicken-wings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Jerk Chicken Wings</strong></a></p>
  • Zucchini and Feta Fritters With Yogurt Dip
     
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    Zucchini and Feta Fritters With Yogurt Dip

    <p>Calling all salty snack fans! This amped-up version of potato pancakes will keep even the most hangry of moods steady. Keep a stash of these in your refrigerator for those just-in-case moments.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/zucchini-and-feta-fritters-with-yogurt-dip/15310/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Zucchini and Feta Fritters With Yogurt Dip</strong></a></p>
  • Vegan Crispy Cauliflower Arancini
     
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    Vegan Crispy Cauliflower Arancini

    <p>Arancini are an <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/valeries-home-cooking/photos/best-italian-recipes/#!moms-lasagna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Italian snack</a> usually made with leftover risotto. Here, the concept is turned on its head, made with cruciferous vegetable superstar, cauliflower and a gooey vegan “cheese” sauce. Eat them straight off of the pan or make a batch ahead of time and heat them up in the oven for those pre-dinner hangry episodes.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/blog/vegan-crisp-cauliflower-arancini-for-a-healthy-snack/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vegan Crispy Cauliflower Arancini</strong></a></p>
  • Morning Glory Yogurt Loaf
     
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    Morning Glory Yogurt Loaf

    <p>Yogurt adds moisture and calcium to this delectably sunny slice. Slather a piece with vanilla Greek yogurt or skyr (very thick Icelandic-style yogurt) to make it feel ultra-indulgent. Double the batch and keep a loaf in the freezer for hanger emergencies.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/morning-glory-yogurt-loaf/12156/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Anna Olson's Morning Glory Yogurt Loaf</strong></a></p>
  • Burnt Toffee Peanut Butter Banana Cups
     
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    Burnt Toffee Peanut Butter Banana Cups

    <p>Peanut butter, coconut oil, dark chocolate and banana combine to make a secretly healthy snack that tastes as good as the original. With no added sugar, you’re less likely to experience a sugar crash (read: another hangry moment).</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/burnt-toffee-peanut-butter-banana-cups/17754/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Burnt Toffee Peanut Butter Banana Cups</strong></a></p>
  • Tortellini Skewers
     
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    Tortellini Skewers

    <p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/canada-day/photos/best-pasta-salad-recipes/#!italian-chicken-pasta-salad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pasta salad</a> made snackable! These skewers will keep your belly full thanks to a hearty dose of pleasing, cheesy protein. Cook extra tortellini to keep in the refrigerator for the week — you never know when hanger will strike.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tortellini-skewers/15026/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Tortellini Skewers</strong></a></p>
  • Mini Hasselback Loaded Potatoes
     
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    Mini Hasselback Loaded Potatoes

    <p>Looking for healthy snacks for work (or your <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/work-from-home-lunch-ideas/#!work-lunch-soba-bowl-garlic-shrimp1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">home office</a>)? While these tasty morsels are slightly more indulgent, if you keep portion sizes in check, just one or two of these will crush hanger healthfully. To up the protein and lower the fat, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/mini-hasselback-loaded-potatoes/18684/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Mini Hasselback Loaded Potatoes</strong></a></p>
  • Turkey Waldorf Bites
     
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    Turkey Waldorf Bites

    <p>Lean protein and juicy fruit are a mayo-free, snack-size take on traditional Waldorf salad. If you have <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/easy-leftover-chicken-recipes/#!shortcut-chicken-enchiladas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leftover cooked chicken</a> or turkey from yesterday’s dinner, use that for an even quicker fix.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/turkey-waldorf-bites/17553/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Turkey Waldorf Bites</strong></a></p>
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