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18 Easy Snack Ideas!

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Since I work from home, being hungry at the office is never a problem. My full-sized kitchen and pantry is just one room over.

That’s also a bit of a problem, as it turns out. You see, I have pretty much ZERO self control when it comes to keeping my hands off sweet treats. And I’ll be the first to tell you that there’s nothing wrong with getting a chocolate fix every now and again. But not 6 times a day! Part of my problem is that I don’t have enough snack ideas on hand, so I just reach for what is ready to go. That’s why I’ve got a list of delicious snack ideas that require minimal cooking and can help satisfy cravings! Enjoy!

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  1. Game Day Snacks Cereal Treat by Occasionally Crafty
  2. Cinnamon Roasted Cashews by Slap Dash Mom
  3. Healthy Peanut Butter Hummus by Slap Dash Mom
  4. Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dip by A Night Owl
  5. Chocolate Banana Bites by Glued to My Crafts
  6. Fig & Walnut Energy Bites by Wonky Wonderful
  7. Candy Corn Sweet & Salty Chex Mix by Mom Endeavors
  8. DIY Smucker’s Uncrustables by The Pinning Mama
  9. Popcorn Ball Treats by The Pinning Mama
  10. Sierra Nevada Mountain Trail Mix by The Freshman Cook
  11. Chocolate Chip S’mores Bars by Love Bakes Good Cakes
  12. Slow Cooker Apple-Pear Butter by Stuff Parents Need
  13. Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels by Hot Eats & Cool Reads
  14. Spiced Peacans by A Family Feast
  15. Banana Peanut Butter Cupcakes by Robyn’s View
  16. Strawberry Cake Muddy Buddies by What’s Cooking, Love?
  17. Copycat Kashi Granola Bars by Call Me PMC
  18. No Bake Oatmeal Fruit Cookies by Food Done Light

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Popcorn and Chips Become One: Popcorners (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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If you could merge together two of your favorite snacks into one, what would those be? Let your imagination run wild…it doesn’t have to be feasible!

For me, I would blend together ice cream and root beer into an instant float…ready at all times. Just pour, and enjoy!

For Tim, the answer would be to combine popcorn and tortilla chips. I swear that he could survive on just those two items along with some water for an entire week.

Maybe my fantasy treat doesn’t exist (I’ve actually seen attempts to capture this flavor, but I’m talking about having the true taste AND consistency of a float!), but it turns out, that Tim’s dream hybrid snack is real! It’s called Popcorners, and here’s Tim to tell you one big reason why it is such a hit with him:

I’d never really thought about the fact that the smell of popcorn travels far and wide, but it is so true! Popcorners is such a great way for Tim to get his daily popcorn fix at work, minus that popcorn smell. And as he mentioned, Popcorners is SO much better for you than microwave popcorn, which has a laundry list of unpronounceable chemicals in each bag. Yuck!

I like Popcorners because they are crisp and crunchy, just like a chip! I don’t feel so bad reaching for them to munch on, as opposed to something like Doritos. And their flavor selection is excellent! Popcorners comes in the following flavors:

  • white cheddar
  • kettle (my favorite)
  • butter
  • cheesy jalapeno (Tim’s favorite)
  • sea salt

Buy it!: Popcorners products are popping up all over the country, and perhaps are most easily found on Amazon.

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you.