Are you craving a sweet snack to satisfy your midafternoon craving? If you are, chances are the snack you’re reaching for is comforting and familiar, but not necessarily nutritious.
When it comes to healthy snacking, there’s a common misconception that you have to sacrifice flavor, but we’re here to tell you – you can have both! Our secret ingredient? Walnuts! Did you know just one ounce (about a handful) of walnuts provides 2.5g of omega-3 ALA (that’s more than any other nut!), 4g of protein and 2g of fiber, along with 45mg of magnesium?
So, when you need a quick energy boost, reach for a tasty and better-for-you made-with-walnuts snack! You’ll satisfy just about any sweet snack craving with fun, simple spins on your childhood favorites made more nutritious for adults.
Walnut Birthday Cake Bites
Between the warm weather and school letting out, summer is the perfect time to have some fun and make new memories. Whether you’re the sandcastle-building type or prefer staying at home to play in the backyard – one thing’s for sure – you’ll need some fun snacks on hand, and these colorful and delicious Walnut Birthday Cake Bites are no exception!
With ingredients like homemade walnut butter, vanilla extract and pure maple syrup, these bites are an explosion of fun!
Walnut Browned Butter Rice Cereal Treats
Who can resist these nostalgic rice cereal treats? Elevate this classic with nutty browned butter and flaky salt. With just five ingredients, this recipe for Walnut Browned Butter Rice Cereal Treats comes together in a snap! And at just 200 calories per serving, with added nutrition, it’s a snack you can feel good about indulging in.
Chocolate and Walnut Covered Banana Pops
Looking for the perfect sweet treat to help you stay cool during the warm summer months without the fuss of complicated recipes? Chocolate and Walnut Covered Banana Pops are the answer! For this recipe, all you need is three ingredients – bananas, chocolate and walnuts – along with some popsicle sticks. Prepare these little guys in less than 20 minutes, pop them in the freezer and walk away – come back in a few hours for a delicious treat!
Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies
Enjoy a blast from the past with this nostalgic recipe for Strawberry Walnut Hand Pies, reminiscent of your favorite childhood toaster pastries! The easy pastry dough is made from scratch and infused with flavor from ground California walnuts, filled with irresistible fresh California strawberries and chopped walnuts, and finished with pink vanilla frosting and a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. It’s a classic childhood snack made with nutritious California walnuts with a few fun and delicious upgrades everyone is sure to enjoy!
Prepare your snacks in advance so you always have better-for-you options on hand. For best results and to preserve freshness and taste, store your premade walnut snacks in the fridge. At the same time, think about keeping chopped fruits and vegetables on hand to help you make better snacking choices. Making better-for-you food choices when snacking is easier than you think. So reach for a made-with-walnuts snack the next time your craving hits. For more recipes, visit our Simple Snacks recipe collection.
