Looking for a quick-fix snack in the middle of a movie? Want something easy to bring back to bed after an intimate encounter? We’ve got eight great ideas for quick snacks that are sure to keep you satisfied.
Cheese and Fruit
Cheddar cheese is the perfect accompanist to perfectly ripe pears, medium toned apples, or fresh grapes.
Mini Bagel Pizza
Slice mini bagels in half and top with sauce, cheese, and the pizza toppings of your choice. Mini pepperonis, chopped up sausage, or a single slice of Canadian bacon and pineapple chunks are the classic choices. Pop them in the broiler or toaster oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts, and voila! Mini pizzas!
French Bread and Spinach Dip
You can’t go wrong with this super easy snack. In most any deli, you’ll find yummy spinach dip already prepared. Transfer the dip to a small bowl and put the bowl in the center of a plate. Slice or tear a loaf of French bread into pieces and arrange them around the bowl of dip.
Grown-up “Lunchables”
Prepare a plate of wholegrain crackers and delicious stackable toppings. Some ideas include:
Hummus
Cheese
Ham slices
Hot mustard
Salami
Tapenade
Cherry tomato slices
Capers
Cream cheese
Smoked salmon
Chips and Dips
There are endless possibilities when it comes to chips and dip. For a yummy dip for tortilla chips, try ouring salsa over cream cheese. Or, mix a smooth salsa with a can of refried beans and pop that in the microwave. You can chop up avocados to throw in, or use the avocado slices in place of chips for dipping. If traditional potato chips are more your style, you can’t go wrong with french onion dip.
Homemade Doughnuts
Roll out pre-made baking dough or make your own (puff pastry is another fun option). Cut circles out of the dough using biscuit or cookie cutters, or the top of a glass. Cut a hole with a smaller cutter. Heat cooking oil in a deep skillet to medium-high (reduce to medium if oil pops and splatters while cooking). Gently lay biscuit doughnuts into oil and cook until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Roll in sugar or top with chocolate frosting.
Pre-Prepared Snack Ideas
If you have a little bit of time to prepare your snacks, try these great recipes that are sure to impress your love:
Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls (recipe to print)
Simple Homemade Soft Pretzels (recipe to print)
