Most snacks that kids and adults love include processed foods that are high in salt or contain excessive sugar. These are definitely not good for health. Those suffering from health problems need to avoid such snacks.

Between meals, when you feel hungry, you can feel tempted to munch on snacks. Here is a list of healthy snacks that both adults and kids can enjoy.

Roasted chickpeas
Chickpeas are high in protein and also contain fiber. You will first have to soak the chickpeas and dry them out. Then you can put them on a baking tray and bake in an oven for around 15 minutes at 200℉. Transfer to a bowl and add olive oil, garlic flakes, a mixture of assorted herbs, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to create a delicious and healthy snack.

Cilantro popcorn
Who doesn’t love popcorn? The problem is excess salt and butter. Instead, you can use healthy olive oil and add the kernels into a pot, close the lid, heat, and allow the kernels to pop. You can also add cilantro, lime juice, and a teaspoon of kosher salt to create a tasty snack with zero fat in it.

Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is high in protein and great for kids to eat. You can grate cottage cheese on toasted whole wheat bread to create a delicious snack.

Crispy nuts
Nuts are extremely healthy. You can make a mix of nuts using almonds, cashews, pecans, and walnuts; you can even add sunflower seeds to it. Air fry it to create a delicious and nutritious mid-morning snack. You can flavor it with Italian herbs, if you wish.

Rainbow fruit salad
Fruits are tasty and healthy. There is nothing like a fruit salad to enjoy in between meals. A rainbow salad would have fruits of different colors to create a rainbow effect children would love. You can chop and add mangoes, banana, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, and blueberries into a bowl. You can even make a dressing of two spoons of honey and two spoons of fresh orange juice. Mix them together and enjoy!

Guacamole
One of the popular dishes—this can be enjoyed as a healthy snack. You can use one spoon olive oil and fry onion and garlic. Add these to a bowl and allow it to cool. Add chopped cherry tomatoes and finely chopped coriander. You can then add scooped out avocado and juice of half a lime and mash thoroughly. Add smoked paprika and kosher salt to season it.

Sweet potato fries
This is healthier than French fries. You can sprinkle olive oil on sweet potato slices, add sea salt, and bake for 220℉ for about 20 minutes to create a great snack.

Do try these healthy snacks for adults and kids and replace unhealthy snacks with these healthy recipes.