40 Easy Snacks to Make at Home (That Aren’t Cheese and Crackers for the Millionth Time)
Stuck at home with a pantry full of munchies? Ugh, we wish. We know the feeling of going on a grocery run, only to inhale half of your crackers, chips and cookies before you even put them away, which is why we’ve got your back with a ton of fresh ideas (many using pantry staples you likely *still* have on hand, post-grocery binge). Behold: 40 easy snacks to make at home, so you always have something sweet or salty to indulge in. Whether it’s before bed or between first and second lunch, these recipes will not disappoint.
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Time Commitment: 15 minutes
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Why We Love It: <30 minutes, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy
This beauty is practically no-cook, since all the recipe calls for is toasting the pita bread in a skillet. The rest is all store-bought ingredients like hummus, marinated artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers.
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Jenny Huang/Korean American
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Time Commitment: 30 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, make ahead, crowd-pleaser
The timeless party appetizer was overdue for an umami-rich makeover. Not only is the filling infused with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil, but each egg is finished with black sesame seeds and roasted seaweed for good measure.
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Taryn Pire
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Time Commitment: 15 minutes
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Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly
We said no cheese and crackers…but this over-the-top version of the last-minute snack is fair game. Bonus points for candying the bacon in maple syrup and brown sugar.
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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
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Time Commitment: 35 minutes
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Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, make ahead
These Cheez-Its replicas are extremely easy to make, and you can customize the type of cheese you use to suit your palate (although we’re partial to cheddar and Parmesan).
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