The Best Peanut-Free Snacks

Snack foods should be quick and easy to whip together, but for people with peanut allergies, it can be difficult to find filling foods that fit the bill—especially since so many quintessential snack foods such as granola bars and PB&J contain nuts. Luckily, plenty of tasty peanut-free snacks do exist, so you can get your salty (or sweet!) fix in between meals. Whether it's chewy lemon bars, crunchy zucchini chips, or savory shrimp toast, these peanut-free options will make snack time a breeze (and a delicious one, at that!). Here, nutritious, filling ways to get your snack on, sans peanuts.

Try this recipe: Honeyed Frozen Yogurt With Berry Swirl

Indulge in fruity, creamy goodness with this frozen yogurt recipe. The berry jam topping consists of only three ingredients, while the frozen yogurt only has four—so you can satisfy your sweet tooth without all the extra preservatives and sugars in your typical ice cream pint. 

Ingredients: Mixed berries, white balsamic vinegar, vanilla extract, honey, half-and-half, yogurt

Calories: 186

Try this recipe: Lemon Bars

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This sweet snack is surprisingly easy to whip up. Just start with basic cookie dough, then lemon zest for citrusy flavor. They'll be gone in no time!

Ingredients: Lemon zest, egg yolks, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, powdered sugar

Calories: 141

Try this recipe: Herby Edamame Dip With Buckwheat Crackers

If you’re craving chips and dip but don’t want to compromise your healthy diet, reach of some buckwheat crackers with edamame dip instead. Both buckwheat groats and edamame are packed with protein, making them an ideal option to help ward off hunger. Buckwheat groats also filled with nutrients like zinc, copper, manganese, and magnesium.

Ingredients: Buckwheat groats, brown rice protein powder, mustard seeds, edamame, Greek yogurt, mint leaves, cilantro, olive oil, black pepper

Calories: 266

Try this recipe: Ginger-Infused Japanese Rice Pudding

For a rice pudding with a kick, we sweetened and spiced this version with ginger and brown sugar. You’ll get plenty of bone-building calcium plus 7 grams of protein packed into each serving.

Ingredients: Water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ginger, milk, soy milk, short-grain rice, heavy cream, strawberries

Calories: 267

Try this recipe: Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups With Herbs and Cheese

Full of flavor and zest, grilled zucchini roll-ups are sure to be the star of snack time, especially when you confess that each serving is only 80 calories. The grilled veggie plus tangy and creamy goat cheese add a savory flavor that makes this snack a satisfying one.

Ingredients: Zucchini, olive oil, salt, pepper, goat cheese, parsley, lemon juice

Calories: 80

Try this recipe: Chicken-and-Mango Summer Rolls

This snack packs fresh veggies and fruit into easy-to-eat rice paper rolls, so you can enjoy big flavors without a huge mess. The recipe calls for broccoli slaw, but if you can't find it at the supermarket, opt for cabbage slaw mix for a similar texture and taste.

Ingredients: Avocado oil, fresh lime juice, honey, sambal oelek, broccoli slaw, kosher salt, round rice paper sheets, avocado wedges, mango wedges, boneless skinless rotisserie chicken breast, cilantro sprigs

Calories: 353

Try this recipe: Zucchini Oven Chips

Breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese turn fresh zucchini into a savory treat. These oven-baked chips are the perfect low-calorie substitute for French fries.

Ingredients: Dry breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, fat-free milk, zucchini, cooking spray

Calories: 61

Try this recipe: Cauliflower Nuggets

Indulge in some comfort food goodness with these cauliflower "nugget" bites. They only require a few simple pantry ingredients to make, and are ready to eat in just 35 minutes. Serve 'em to your kids and their friends after school, or as a cocktail hour treat while entertaining friends.

Ingredients: Olive oil, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, eggs, cauliflower

Calories: 151

Try this recipe: Mango and Maca Smoothie

This smoothie calls for hemp or almond milk, so it’s ideal for anyone who likes dairy-free smoothies. Cashew milk would also work well, but if you want to go totally nut-free, use coconut milk. With 253 grams of calcium and 3 grams each of fiber and protein, this snack is packed with good-for-you nutrients.

Ingredients: Unsweetened hemp milk or almond milk, lemon juice, fresh mangoes, dried mango, almond butter, flaxseeds, maca powder, vanilla extract, pitted dates, Himalayan salt

Calories: 265

Try this recipe: Sriracha-Lime Grilled Watermelon

Give this juicy summer fruit an unexpected upgrade with a spicy kick. You can fire up the grill and prepare your snack the night before, or forgo the grilling and sprinkle the seasonings on raw watermelon for an equally-delicious dish. No watermelon on hand? This recipe also works well with jicama.

Ingredients: Watermelon, extra-virgin olive oil, sriracha, kosher salt, coconut sugar, lime zest, lime wedges

Calories: 45

Try this recipe: Chia Chai Pudding

Feel fuller for longer with this easy make-ahead pudding that boasts 11 grams of protein. Simply make a batch the night before and take it with you to school or the office for a sweet, spice-filled pudding. And if you stick to a completely nut-free diet, substitute almond milk for coconut milk.

Ingredients: Almond milk, chai tea bags, honey, unsweetened coconut flakes, plain whole-milk yogurt, chia seeds, mixed berries

Calories: 405

Try this recipe: Crispy Tamari Kale Chips

These aren't your average kale chips: tamari, sherry vinegar, and Parmesan cheese deliver tons of flavor. And the best part is that they're incredibly easy to whip up—just toss the kale leaves in the seasoning mix and bake for a crunchy, satisfying snack.

Ingredients: Kale, tamari, olive oil, sherry vinegar, Parmesan cheese

Calories: 84

Try this recipe: Broiled Ricotta-Tomato Toasts

Instead of reaching for a frozen pizza, whip up this healthier take with cherry tomato and part-skim ricotta. But you won't miss out on flavor: Putting the toasts under the broiler brings out a flavor sensation in the tomatoes called umami.

Ingredients: Crusty bread, part-skim ricotta, cheese, cherry tomato halves, extra-virgin olive oil, ground back pepper

Calories: 115

Try this recipe: Shrimp Stack

This snack has it all: protein from the shrimp and Greek yogurt, healthy fats from avocado, and fiber from the flatbread. What it doesn't have: tons of calories.

Ingredients: Greek yogurt, lime juice, jalapeño sauce, avocado, rye flatbread, shrimp, parsley and cracked black pepper.

Calories: 129

Try this recipe: Cherry-Ginger Scones

Have a sweet tooth? These scones are the answer, but they're also diet-friendly. They have a subtle sweetness thanks to the cherries, while oats deliver fiber so you stay full until dinner. 

Ingredients: Whole-wheat pastry flour, old-fashioned rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, dried cherries, crystallized ginger, buttermilk, egg whites

Calories: 348

Try this recipe: Spiced Tortillas with Tropical Fruit Salsa

Give chips and salsa an upgrade with this fruity tropical salsa recipe. Pineapple and strawberries deliver tons of good-for-you nutrients, while seasonings like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg pack in the flavor.

Ingredients: Corn tortillas, pineapple, strawberries, shredded coconut, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg

Calories: 258