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Simple Snacks

Simple snacks with local veggies

If you’re trying to incorporate more healthy food into your routine, here are some easy ways to eat healthier snacks.

The quickest and easiest is to simply eat raw veggies with your favorite dip, like Ranch, honey-mustard, or homemade beet hummus like in the photo below. (For more delicious dip ideas, check out this collection.)

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To make healthy snacking easier, have your veggies washed and sliced, and in an easy-to-grab container so you’ll be more likely to choose them over the bag of potato chips.

Veggies in the photo above include:

  • carrots

  • cucumbers

  • multi-colored green beans

  • kohlrabi

  • multi-colored bell peppers

Other great veggies for raw snacking include:

  • cauliflower

  • broccoli

  • radishes

  • salad turnips

  • cabbage

  • snap peas

  • cherry tomatoes

And fruits and berries are great for snacking! You can find local:

  • strawberries

  • raspberries

  • blackberries

  • cantaloupe

  • watermelon

  • apples

  • peaches

  • pears

You can freeze or dehydrate fruits and berries to make them last longer.

To step up your snacking game a bit (or for fancy appetizers), try incorporating vegetables into dips, spreads, or the beautiful tomato-basil bruschetta pictured below, crafted by one of our CSA members.

photo by Jen Amor

photo by Jen Amor