19 Snacks to Munch on Before Your Thanksgiving Meal

Whether you need a snack to munch on while cooking a big meal or something to keep guests away from the kitchen, these snack recipes will do just the trick. Perfect for making ahead, they can be ready to grab whenever you need them. Recipes like our Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark and Crispy Salmon Bites with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip are tasty snacks that won’t spoil the delicious Thanksgiving meal to come.

Mini peppers stuffed with white beans

Mini peppers are the perfect vessel for making a creamy bean dip with a topping of crunchy chickpeas in this easy snack. Crunchy chickpeas are easy to make at home, or you can buy them already prepared and flavored with spices to add your own unique touch.

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Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark

This creamy apple frozen yogurt bark is filled with warming spices, swirled with applesauce, and topped with crunchy granola for a snack that tastes like fall. It’s a quick and easy recipe that delivers a delicious and refreshing bite straight from your freezer whenever you need it.

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Crispy Salmon Bites with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

These salmon bites come with a creamy sun-dried tomato dip that adds a tangy-sweet flavor that complements the richness of the fish. It’s the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or just treating yourself to a tasty bite. Plus, eating salmon is a great way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids into your diet.

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Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachio and Honey

This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for any gathering. Make sure to mix the feta and cream cheese together until you see a smooth texture and ribbons start to form. This will ensure that all the pieces of feta are broken down and you avoid a grainy texture. The drizzle of warm honey adds a nice spice and pairs well with the salty pistachios, but you can substitute regular honey or date syrup if you prefer.

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High Protein Dip

These protein-rich cottage cheese dips are easy to make and pair perfectly with your favorite fruits and vegetables. Whether you’re craving something sweet or savory, these recipes will keep you full and energized while adding an extra serving of vegetables.

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Seasoned almonds

These easy-to-season almonds make the perfect crunchy snack. Grinding all the bagel seasoning in a spice grinder will help it stick to the nuts.

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Cranberry-Orange Energy Balls

These orange-cranberry energy balls are the perfect combination of sweet, tart and nutty flavors, with a refreshing hint of citrus. We love the subtle flavor of almond butter, but any nut butter will work well here.

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Whipped Ricotta with Lemon and Thyme

This amazing yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon. Serve with whole grain crackers and cut vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or as a sauce for pasta.

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Roasted pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are packed with fiber, protein, and magnesium, so they make a great healthy snack. It’s also easy to customize them with different seasonings so you can enjoy endless flavors or keep things simple with just a pinch of salt.

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Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball

Sweet pear, salty cheddar, and crunchy walnuts make this healthy cheese ball recipe a tempting holiday treat. Serve with an assortment of raw vegetables and crispy crackers.

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Cucumber Salmon Bites

Look no further for a satisfying appetizer: these three-ingredient salmon and cucumber bites are a surefire hit. If you have a little more time and a few extra ingredients, try garnishing the cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs like dill or chives.

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Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters

These three-ingredient sweet treats are a breeze to make, and because the dark chocolate clusters only take 15 minutes to make, they can be whipped up on short notice to feed a crowd. Although cashews provide a mild, sweet flavor, feel free to substitute them with an alternative like almonds or peanuts, or try adding cranberries or dried cherries for a deliciously tangy twist.

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Apple and Cheddar Cracker Bites

This easy recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a quick snack or appetizer. The sweetness of the Fuji balances well with the cheddar, but you can use another variety of apple if you prefer. This recipe calls for 3 thin apple slices per cracker, but feel free to use just one if you want a more cheesy bite.

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Fig Newton inspired energy balls

These Fig Newton-inspired energy balls feature chewy figs, just like the original snack bar. Here we combine them with dates, almond butter, and fiber-rich oats for a delicious, gut-healthy snack.

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Gut-friendly snack mix

This curry and cashew snack mix features toasted edamame, a prebiotic food that paves the way for a healthy gut. A combination of spices and red curry paste brings flavor and heat to this on-the-go snack. To keep the spice level mild, you can replace the red curry paste with yellow.

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Whipped Feta and Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This super creamy whipped feta dip is flavorful with just a hint of sweetness from the honey. This healthy dip is perfect for vegetables, whole grain crackers or bread.

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Energy balls inspired by Crunch bars

To mimic a Crunch bar, we’ve packed this energy ball with crunchy puffed brown rice cereal in a chewy milk chocolate center. A drizzle of dark chocolate adds a more intense chocolate flavor. Cashew butter has a mild, neutral flavor that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients, but you can substitute another nut butter if you prefer.

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Rosemary and Garlic Pecans

These flavorful spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board, or serving as a mini appetizer.

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Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

This isn’t your grandmother’s cheese ball. It has all the flavor of an all-in-one bagel, without all the carbs and with only three ingredients! Want to emphasize the taste of the bagel? Serve it with bagel chips and raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy.

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