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More Healthy Snack Recipes
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Snacking seems to be a favorite past time for all ages. Everybody loves to snack. (But on what?)
And this includes baby boomers and seniors of all ages. Snacking is often done not just for parties and fun, but out of boredom as well. However, as it has been said, we are what we eat. This goes for our snacks too. So it's really important that what we put into our mouths be as healthy as possible. This is specially true as we age, when we particularly need better nutrition to help ward off any or many of the physical problems that accompany this phase of our lives.
We have written quite a bit about the importance of elderly nutrition on this web site. And one of the issues, we realize, is the lack of appetite or small appetite, or eating difficulties of some of our older loved ones. So this page on more healthy snack recipes gives further ideas directly from our readers telling about what they make for healthy snacks. A good way to sneak in a little extra nutrition!
So do check out our Forum featured below, submitted by you, our visitors. What we snack on can actually make or break our nutrition.
You can share your favorite snack recipes below. It's easy -- just jump in below and start typing! Showcase and share your delicious dips, spreads, salads, fruit and veggie ideas, baked items, easy appetizers, sandwiches, even soups. Scroll down a little further and you will see the listing of snack submissions we have received. Then enjoy!
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Pita Pizza
A surprise pita pizza recipe, this one is made with BBQ sauce instead of regular pizza or tomato sauce! You can do all kinds of things with it, and it …
English Muffin Recipe
I’ve got easy English muffin recipe ideas with a little different twist. Are you familiar with the sprouted, whole grain breads? That is what makes the …
Crispy Crab Appetizer
We tried a really good crab appetizer with all kinds of stuff on top of a crispy cracker. You can either heat them or eat them cold. (I like them heated …
Prosciutto Recipe
One of my favorite appetizers is this delicious prosciutto recipe, using it wrapped around fresh fruit so you get the taste of salty and sweet.
If …
Crab Cakes Recipe
A batch of our crab cakes recipe can make a good, substantial snack that you can make up in advance and then freeze. Or also use them as a regular meal. …
Bruschetta Recipe
If you've never made a bruschetta recipe (or even if you have) this one is especially very tasty. It includes chopped tomatos served on top of crusty, …
English Muffin Recipes
English muffins recipes make an easy (and creative) way to do breakfast or snacks, so here are several unusual favorites. And you can add your favorite …
Iced Tea Recipes
Here is a really nice alternative to iced tea recipes -- Iced Pineapple Green Tea. I also use mint tea, with this surprise splash of pineapple. Makes …
The Sleepover Mix
Whatever the occasion, this combination of food will keep you satisfied and healthy.
1) Nachos with low-fat cheddar cheese, whole-grain tortilla …
Easy Dip Recipes
This is an excellent shrimp dip recipe with lots of healthy ingredients and seasonings. Great for dipping just about anything, whatever is your favorite …
Red Pepper Recipe
My super easy red pepper recipe makes a really healthy snack. These are full of flavor, simple to make, and can be served warm or cold. You can pile them …
Rhubarb Salad
Rhubarb is one of my favorites, so here's a great fresh rhubarb salad for those of you who grow it or get it, and maybe would like to have something new …
Easy Salad Recipes
This pickled cucumber recipe has been in my family for years, and we have been told it is delicious. It does contain salt, however, so if any elderly family …
Crab Royale Recipe
You may wonder what a crab royale recipe is. Well here's a really simple and elegant crab recipe nice enough for any occasion. And in which you can use …
Toasty Egg Snacks
Toasty egg snacks are a really healthy snack recipe to use with sliced hard boiled eggs and a toasted English muffin, or just toast. I always keep a few …
Apple Slice Snacks
I love making apple slice snacks and dressing them up for a healthy in-betweener. Even a quick dessert. They're delicious and very easy to make with lots …
Homemade Cheesy Snacks
These delicious, cheesy biscuit-like snacks are made with cheddar and seasonings...with a little sherry added in for special flavor! Serve for snacks, …
Mini Snack Cracker Pizzas
These mini cracker pizzas are really easy, and are yummy nutritious snacks to have around. We like to serve them at games or get-togethers too.
My …
Crab and Cheese Fondue Dip
Crab is one on my family's favorite sea foods. This fondue, or warm dip (you don't need a fondue pot or those forks -- you can make it in a crock pot, …
Fried Tomatoes
This savory recipe for fried tomatoes has been in our friend group for a long time, and everybody loves it. I know there are many ways to do fried tomatoes, …
Liver Pate Recipe
Ok, so I know you may think you have to be a liver lover to like this liver pate recipe. But really -- this is really good! I do have to say, that lots …
Beer Nacho Sauce
Does anyone need a wonderful healthy snack recipe for a homemade nacho sauce? It's great for snacking on, especially when you watch the ball games, which …
Easy Quiche
I just had to share this easy quiche recipe myself. It's a super easy spinach and cheese quiche, a favorite of my family for years. We also call it "spinach …
Chunky Chicken Chili
This chicken chili makes a nice healthy snack and has lots of protein in it, so it's a substantial one too. It's even filling enough for a real meal. It’s …
Many thanks to all those who have shared their great snack recipes with us all. We really appreciate it!
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