6 Must-Eat Superfood Snacks To Make At Home

Kacey Bradley|May 31, 2018 11:48 am EST

If you're trying and failing to find healthy snacks that both taste and look good, you're not alone. It's difficult to find the time to craft a perfectly nutritious snack at home after a long day of school or work. You could grab that same old banana or carrots and dip, but why not shake it up with some superfoods?

Superfoods are very healthy foods that are low in calories. They reverse aging, and they have lots of great nutrients and antioxidants. Think salmon, fruits, vegetables, olive oil and avocados just to name a few. Here are six different superfood snacks you can easily make at home that are healthy and delicious.

1. Smoked Salmon Ritz Bites

You guessed it — salmon is another superfood. Salmon — along with bluefish, trout and sardines — has protein and omega-3 fats that help your heart and skin. The recipe also couldn't be more straightforward. Put a little cream cheese on a Ritz cracker then place a tiny piece of salmon on top. You can sprinkle dill, chives or anything else you like on the mixture.

2. Goji Pomegranate Orange Smoothie

Pomegranate is a superfood that's packed with nutrients that will help your skin look better and fight age-related diseases. It's easy to make, too. Just blend all the ingredients below, and you have yourself a snack.

One orange, peeled
Two tablespoons dried goji berries
¾ teaspoon grated orange zest
Two tablespoons hemp seeds
¾ cups pomegranate juice
Two cups of almond milk in frozen cubes

3. Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Quinoa Energy Balls

Sometimes you need to eat a piece of chocolate, and these energy balls are a great way to satisfy your chocolate craving without ruining your healthy intentions. The superfood here is quinoa which includes calcium, fiber, protein and iron. Here's how to make it.

Add one and ½ cups Medjool pitted dates to a food processor and mix. Add one cup walnuts or pecans until everything is ground and evenly distributed.
Keep the food processor running and add in three tablespoons raw cacao powder, one tablespoon almond butter, one tablespoon of maple syrup (optional), ¼ teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Process until a dough begins to form that stays together when you pinch it. Add in ¼ cup quinoa crispies.
Mold the dough into golf ballsized truffles. Put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Melt one 3 oz. dark chocolate bar, dip each ball into the chocolate and put them back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Let the energy balls chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until the chocolate sets.

4. Yogurt Dipped Strawberries

It's probably not a big surprise that fruit, especially strawberries, is a superfood. Strawberries can improve urinary tract health, brain function and skin. Step up your strawberry game by rolling them in your favorite yogurt and freezing. You could add some food coloring to make them look ombre patterned or drizzle a little honey on top.

5. Brussels Sprout Chips

Unfortunately, potato chips are not considered a superfood. Substitute your favorite unhealthy snack with brussels sprout chips. Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. You can get those same benefits in a chip form by using 15 brussels sprouts, one and ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil and a few grains of salt. Here's how.

Heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Cut off the bottom of each sprout and take off the outermost leaves. Cut all the leaves off until only the core of the sprout remains. Toss the leaves gently with oil and sprinkle them with salt.
Lay the leaves in one layer on a baking sheet. Wait to take them out until the leaves look lightly browned and crisp — about 1015 minutes.

6. Easy Avocado Egg Salad Cup

It's not quite avocado toast, but this avocado egg salad cup is a perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Avocados have a good amount of potassium and vitamin E as well as antioxidants, folates and monounsaturated fats for cardiovascular and skin health. Here's how to make it.

Stir together 1/16 teaspoon salt, one sprig dill, 1/2 teaspoon of plain fatfree Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
Scoop half of an avocado into a bowl. Add in one large hardboiled egg — chopped — and the yogurt mixture from above. Sprinkle any leftover salt on the avocado and fill it with your favorite egg salad recipe.

Eat More Superfoods

Changing to a healthier lifestyle starts by making little steps. Start introducing more superfoods to your diet if you find yourself struggling to come up with healthy snack ideas. A little avocado or salmon can go a long way in helping you achieve your goals.