Need a sugar fix? With recipes for chocolate-packed trail mix, caramel corn, cinnamon-sprinkled tortilla chips and so much more, these sweet snacks are sure to satisfy.
28 Perfectly Sweet Snacks
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/28
Sweet Chipotle Pretzels
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not too spicy. It's a great combination for munching. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
2/28
Lemony Fruit Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a way to encourage my kids to eat more fruit, I prepare this fluffy dip several times a month. Partygoers also appreciate a more nutritious snack option. —Sonja Whitchurch, St. Thomas, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 73 calories, 3g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
3/28
Caramel Corn
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 5-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team's logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn't sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 230 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
4/28
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Guests will stand in line to kiss the cook when these treats are served!
For a change of pace, try them with chunky peanut butter, too. —Canada60, Tasteofhome.com Community
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 98 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
5/28
Striped Chocolate Popcorn
Total Time
15 min
Servings
17 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop and thought I’d try making it. This recipe was a great success. —Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
6/28
Chewy Honey Granola Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To save a few for later, wrap individual bars and place in a resealable freezer container. When you want a satisfying treat on short notice, just grab one and let it thaw for a few minutes. —Tasha Lehman, Williston, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 178 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
7/28
Chocolate Chip Dip
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Is there a kid (or a kid at heart) who wouldn’t gobble up this creamy dip for graham crackers? It beats dunking them in milk, hands down! —Heather Koenig, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 181 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
8/28
Biscotti Recipe
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've learned to bake a double batch of these crisp dunking cookies, because one batch goes too fast! —H. Michaelsen, St. Charles, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 207 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 129mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
9/28
Slow-Cooker Spiced Mixed Nuts
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
6 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful, and the nuts are delicious. —Stephanie Loaiza, Layton, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 261 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
10/28
Yogurt & Honey Fruit Cups
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A tasty combo of fresh fruit and creamy orange-kissed yogurt, this is guaranteed to disappear fast from your breakfast table. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 starch.
11/28
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It is amazing how much flavor is in these simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies without brown sugar. I make them very often because I always have the ingredients on hand. —Maggie Schimmel, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 99 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
12/28
Fruit & Cereal Snack Mix
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
I mix dried cranberries, cherries, raisins and apple chips with cinnamon cereal for a kid-friendly snack. It’s wonderful all year, but we enjoy it at holiday parties in particular. —John Lancaster, Union Grove, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 223 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
13/28
Powerhouse Protein Parfaits
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Parfaits have marvelous taste and texture, but many are loaded with sugar and leave you peckish for more. Here’s my protein-inspired option with yogurt, fruit and nuts. —Jen Hubin, Minnetonka, Minnestoa
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 518 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 12g fiber), 15g protein.
14/28
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he’s home from deployment. I make sure to have the overripe bananas ready. They’re a family tradition. —Kimberly Duda, Sanford, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 207 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
15/28
Fruit Salsa
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 cups salsa and 80 chips
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made this fresh fruit salsa for a family baby shower. Everyone wanted the recipe. Now, someone makes this juicy snack for just about every family gathering—and I have to keep reminding everyone who introduced it! —Jessica Robinson, Indian Trail, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons salsa with 4 chips: 134 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
16/28
Blueberry Kuchen
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 271 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
17/28
Peanut Butter Dip
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom got this peanut butter dip recipe from a neighbor years ago. She always made it for us kids in the fall when apples were in season. Now I make it for my children. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons (calculated without apples): 126 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
18/28
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they’re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. —Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 138 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
19/28
Granola-To-Go Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This grab & go goodie makes a hearty snack for a long day out. Chewy and sweet, these fruity bars that will have you craving more! —Sally Haen, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 130 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
20/28
Chocolate-Dipped Apple Rings
Total Time
2 hours 50 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These apple treats are a staple in my Christmas goody packages. Sometimes I add an 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to the cinnamon mixture for a little extra kick. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 dipped apple ring: 40 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
21/28
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4-1/2 cups salsa (64 chips)
From the Recipe Creator:
Lime and basil really brighten the flavors in this colorful salsa. It's best when scooped up on a homemade cinnamon chip. —Navalee Hylton, Lauderhill, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup salsa with 4 chips: 124 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 118mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch.
22/28
Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you’ve got some seriously irresistible treats. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 344 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
23/28
Bananas Foster Crunch Mix
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Bananas Foster is one of my favorite desserts. So I thought that a crunchy, snackable version would be a hit. It is heated in the microwave and takes just a few minutes to make. —David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 358 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
24/28
Apple Snack Wedges
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids of all ages will love these easy apple snacks. With protein from peanut butter and a hint of sweetness and crunch, the quick-to-fix bites make a fun and healthy treat. —Jacquie Berg, St. Cloud, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 36 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
25/28
Chocolaty Chips
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My two little guys can't get enough of this sweet and salty snack that uses just three ingredients and is ready to eat in 15 minutes. The boys like to drizzle on the melted chocolate. Sometimes we replace the potato chips with apple slices. —Jami Geittmann, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 140 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
26/28
Gran's Granola Parfaits
Total Time
45 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were refreshing, light and wholesome. I made a few changes to her recipe and came up with this sweet, crunchy and nutty variation. Yum! —Angela Keller, Newburgh, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 parfait: 327 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
27/28
Nutty Berry Trail Mix
Total Time
5 min
Servings
10 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe, my son’s favorite, earned me an A in my early childhood nutrition course. It lets you take control of what your children snack on! —Cheri Majors, Claremont, California
Nutrition Facts:
1/3 cup: 283 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.
28/28
Sprinkle Fruit Dip
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 cups dip (14 cups fruit)
From the Recipe Creator:
Making this creamy mixture especially festive are its bright candy sprinkles. An assortment of fresh fruit "dippers" adds even more goodness. —Leslie Miller, Butler, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons dip with 1/2 cup fruit: 95 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
