21 Borderline Genius Snacks You Can Make With 3 Ingredients (2024)

It's easy as 1, 2, 3.

Hannah LoewentheilPublished on August 02, 2017

1. Strawberry Banana Ice Pops

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Just blend frozen banana, strawberry, and pineapple juice, then pour it into an ice pop mold and throw it into the freezer. Get the recipe.

2. No-Bake Cereal Bars

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For an easy breakfast on the go or mid-morning snack, look no further than these no-bake bars made with your fave cereal, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Get the recipe.

3. Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

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Got Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey? Great — here's a party dip everyone will love. Get the recipe.

4. Flourless Cheesy Bread Sticks

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Made with just eggs, mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning, you've never had bread sticks like this before. Get the recipe.

5. Baked Sweet Potato and Zucchini Tots

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These tots happen to be vegan and gluten free, thanks to almond flour. Get the recipe.

6. Energy Bars

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When you're craving a little something between meals, opt for these DIY bars, made with nuts, dried fruit, and pitted dried dates. Get the recipe.

7. Mini Chocolate-Covered Bananas with Almonds

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You can make these chocolate-covered bananas ahead of time and store them in the freezer for up to two weeks, so they're ready whenever you're craving something sweet. Get the recipe.

8. Watermelon Sherbet

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Ready for your new favorite party trick? You can turn fresh watermelon and vanilla yogurt into a creamy and tangy sherbet in just two hours. Get the recipe.

9. Baked Hash Browns

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There's no wrong time of day to eat hash browns. Especially when all you need to make them are potatoes, olive oil, and salt. Get the recipe.

10. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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There's no gluten or dairy in these easy cookies, so they'll work with almost any diet. Oh, did I mention there's no baking required? All you need is a microwave. Get the recipe.

11. Mini Stuffed Peppers

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Grab a bag of mixed baby bell peppers, some spreadable cheese, and honey, and make these addictive veggie bites. Get the recipe.

12. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

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Step away from the store-bought candy and opt for this better-for-you DIY version, made with coconut oil, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Get the recipe.

13. Baked Sweet Potato Chips

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Once you try these low-carb, baked sweet potato crisps, you may never buy a bag of Lay's again. Get the recipe.

14. Banana Cinnamon Rolls

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You probably won't believe there's absolutely no dough in these cinnamon rolls.

All you'll need are bananas, medjool dates, and cinnamon. Get the recipe.

15. Granola and Berry Frozen Yogurt Bites

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Use your favorite granola, berries, and any flavor yogurt to make these easy low-cal froyo bites for breakfast, dessert, or any time in between. Get the recipe.

16. Chocolate Banana Sushi

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You don't need to use chopsticks to enjoy this fruit sushi. Or if you're trying to avoid sugar, you can also make this snack with bananas, peanut butter, and a whole wheat wrap. Get the recipe.

17. 3-Ingredient Green Breakfast Smoothie

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This lean, green smoothie is made with apple, spinach, and ginger, but click through for seven other three-ingredient smoothie recipes that'll satisfy any taste buds. Get the recipe.

18. Baked Cauliflower Bites

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Whip up these healthyish and satisfying cheesy veggie bites with just eggs, cauliflower, and cheddar cheese. If you have some herbs sitting in your pantry, you can also add anything from oregano to garlic powder for some extra flavor. Get the recipe.

19. Breakfast Cookies

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I thought these were too good to be true, so I tested them out for myself. The result? They're just as incredible as they look. Get the recipe.

20. Cloud Bread

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You can eat this low-carb cloud bread plain. Or get creative: Cover it with mozzarella and tomato for an easy snack pizza, or eat it as a sandwich with deli meats and cheese. Get the recipe.

21. Fruit Roll-Ups

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Looking for a great lunchbox snack for the kids? Make these homemade fruit roll-ups with berries, honey, and lemon juice. You'll probably want to save a few for yourself. Get the recipe.

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