Get your munch on before dinner with all of our best healthy baked snacks.
18 Healthy Baked Snacks to Make at Home
Updated on Jan. 31, 2022
1/18
Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These yummy currant, walnut and zucchini muffins are an excellent and tasty way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden. —Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 318 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
2/18
Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy. An addictive snack on their own, they also pair well with a sharp white cheddar. —Jessica Wirth, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cracker: 23 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/18
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. My family loves this chocolaty treat. —Shari McKinney, Birney, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 212 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
4/18
Cauliflower Breadsticks
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.
5/18
Get-Up-and-Go Granola
Total Time
45 min
Servings
7-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves to have this soul-warming granola before hiking, biking or even when camping. It smells delicious while baking up and you can easily make in large batches for special occasions or to send in gift packages to family and friends. —Sabrina Olson, Otsego, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 255 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
6/18
Herb Quick Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (16 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple bread is especially good with soups and stews, but slices are also tasty alongside fresh green salads. The herbs make it a flavorful treat any time of the year. —Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
7/18
Roasted Chickpeas
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 178 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
8/18
Yogurt Cornbread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband doesn't like traditional Texas cornbread, so I came up with this recipe. This is the only kind he'll eat. Yogurt makes this variation different from most. —Amanda Andrews of Mansfield, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 157 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
9/18
Sunflower Seed & Honey Wheat Bread
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
3 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've tried other bread recipes, but this one is a staple in our home. I won $50 in a bake-off with a loaf that I had stored in the freezer. —Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 125 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
10/18
Rhubarb Scones
Total Time
50 min
Servings
16 scones
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandfather grows rhubarb and gives us a generous supply. The tartness is similar to a cranberry—perfect for tossing into a scone. —Danielle Lee, Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 scone: 166 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
11/18
Moist Red Pepper Cornbread
Total Time
45 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The name of this recipe says it all—except how perfect they are for scooping up that last drop of soups and stews! —Katherine Thompson, Tybee Island, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 251 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
12/18
Seeded Whole Grain Loaf
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 servings)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I want whole grain bread, but we don't like the spongy store-bought whole wheat breads. I drastically altered one of my favorite batter bread recipes to create this earthy bread. It is crunchy, chewy and easy. The add-ins are just suggestions. Sometimes I use pepitas, sesame seeds or even 1/4 cup of a multi-grain hot cereal mix. —Amber Rife, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 128 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
13/18
Wild Rice Bread with Sunflower Seeds
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 loaves (16 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I loved skipping the boring school cafeteria meals and going to my grandma’s house for lunch. She spent most of her life in northeastern Minnesota, which is reflected in this bread's ingredients. Now my family uses this for our holiday stuffing. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without wheat germ): 142 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
14/18
Honey-Oat Pan Rolls
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender rolls are relatively quick to make. Whole wheat flour and oats make them nutritious, too.—Arlene Butler, Ogden, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 103 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
15/18
Rosemary Walnuts
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My Aunt Mary started making this recipe years ago. Each time we visited, she would have a batch ready for us. The use of cayenne adds an unexpected zing to the savory combo of rosemary and walnuts. When you need a good housewarming or hostess gift, double the batch and save half for yourself. —Renee Ciancio, New Bern, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 166 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat.
16/18
Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 258 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
17/18
Oatmeal Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 loaves (8 slices each)
From the Recipe Creator:
The aroma from this old-fashioned oat bread will draw your family members to the kitchen so they can sample it fresh from the oven. —Marcia Hostetter, Canton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 247 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
18/18
Gluten-Free Anadama Bread
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
Anadama bread has been a New England mainstay for generations. This version substitutes gluten-free flour for regular all-purpose but keeps the loaf’s slightly sweet flavor and hearty texture. —Doris Kinney, Merrimack, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 136 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
