It goes without saying, healthier food options are the ones made in your own kitchen as you have the option of choosing the exact ingredients with the exact measurements of quantities of what you feel like your body needs. That’s why a quick DIY snack recipe would come in handy especially if you have specific dietary needs and intend to remain slim while your belly feels satisfied and nourished. Besides, isn’t it the best idea to always have something to munch on any time you need it? Find some made-at-home snack ideas for you to try even if you are on a strict diet that will also excite your taste buds.

1.Salmon and Cucumber roll-ups

INGREDIENTS: Cucumber, Salmon, Goat cheese

RECIPE: Roll up all three together to create a protein-packed snack.

2. Ants on a log

INGREDIENTS: Celery, Peanut butter, Raisins

RECIPE: Slather some peanut butter on your celery sticks and then decorate the raisins in a straight line.

3. Cheese on Crackers

INGREDIENTS: Low-fat Cheese and high-fiber crackers

RECIPE: Do your magic

4. Watermelon skewers

INGREDIENTS: Watermelon, Fresh mozzarella, Mint leaves

RECIPE: Thread chunks of watermelon, cubes of fresh mozzarella, and mint leaves on wooden skewers.

5. Veggie Tuna Bites

INGREDIENTS: Canned tuna, shredded carrots, pickles, cucumber, olives, Dijon mustard, mayo, salt, pepper, whole-wheat cracker.

RECIPE: Combine a can of tuna with shredded carrots, pickles, cucumber, olives, Dijon mustard, mayo, and season with salt and pepper.

6.Spiced Nuts

INGREDIENTS: Pecans, Almonds, Cashews, Chili powder, Black pepper, Cayenne pepper.

RECIPE: Toss a combination of nuts with chili powder, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Roast in a 400° F oven for 10 minutes, until warm and toasty.

7. Peanut butter and Apple slices

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons peanut butter, apple slices

RECIPE:  Cut your apples into slices, and spread some peanut butter on the apple slices.

8. Black beans Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS: High-fiber whole grain tortilla, low-fat cheese, salsa, Beans

RECIPE: Using just one whole wheat tortilla, sprinkle low-fat cheese on one side of the tortilla. Take your beans, and add a spoonful to the tortilla with cheese. Microwave for about 20 seconds. After the cheese melts, let it cool and then cut into slices. Top with a spoonful of salsa and some avocado slices.

9. Avocado cracker

INGREDIENTS: Multigrain crackers, avocado, tomato, salt, pepper

RECIPE: Layer a multigrain cracker with an avocado. Add a ¼-inch thick slice of plum or romano tomato. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

10. Tomato Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, balsamic, fiber-rich toast

RECIPE: Chop up tomatoes and drain the juice and remove the seeds, top up with some finely minced garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, and a touch of balsamic. Refrigerate while you toast and break apart bite-sized pieces of the bread. Then top each bread bite with the toppings.

11. Rice cakes with Banana and Almond butter

INGREDIENTS: Rice cakes, Almond butter, Bananas

RECIPE: Peel banana and cut into rounds. Spread almond butter on the rice cakes and place your bananas.

12. Peanut butter and Banana Toast

INGREDIENTS: Peanut butter, banana, honey, bread, chia seeds

RECIPE: Smear a slice of toasted wheat bread with peanut butter and banana slices. Top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of chia seeds for some extra fiber.