1Homemade Fruit Pops
Flavia Morlachetti//Getty ImagesHomemade fruit pops usually have fewer than five ingredients and they're a cinch to make. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze, tbh. Just make sure you have the molds and wooden sticks before you start.
2Or Just the Berries
Yulia Reznikov//Getty ImagesFrozen fruit is...a surprisingly delicious treat, whether you're just throwing some grapes in the freezer or freezing them as a bar. Also, it's lower in sugar than a more processed bar.
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3Better Bark
SEE D JAN//Getty ImagesThis yogurt "bark"consists of fruit and sweets mixed in, then the whole concoction is frozen for a crunchy cold snack. Like chocolate bark, only cold (and way better for you, so long as you don't add too much sugar).
4Fruit Sushi Pls
Getty ImagesThere are a couple ways to make this, but one recipe calls for making sweet, coconut milk-infused rice, wrapping fruit in it, and topping with mango or coconut flakes. Yummmmm.
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5Homemade Caramel Popcorn
Yulia Reznikov//Getty ImagesIf you've never had sweet popcorn, you are missing tf out. This is also so easy to make: melt butter, sugar, and baking soda together and drizzle over your popped kernels.
6DIY Trail Mix
Claudia Totir//Getty ImagesWhat's great about this snack idea is that you basically take the nuts, dried fruit, and granola you love the most (maybe skip the super sugary candy) and make yourself a custom snack. Never not snackable.
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7Get That Granola
LauriPatterson//Getty ImagesBasically trail mix in bar form, you can similarly customize your granola bars with whatever goodies you like (including dark chocolate morsels!). It doesn't last as long as the store variety, but it's way better for you.
8Sweet, Sweet Salsa
nata_vkusidey//Getty ImagesNever had peach salsa? I was skeptical until I tried it, and now I want to make it every other week. This (and other fruit salsas) perfectly balance the spice and tanginess of peppers, tomatoes, and onions with a jolt of fresh sweetness.
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9Upgrade the Smoothie
Arx0nt//Getty ImagesYes, yes, a smoothie isn't the most ~original~ idea in the world. So mix it up—put real fruit bits in it for a surprise treat. Introduce new ingredients, like chia seeds. Use another liquid than milk or water. Really go for it, creatively speaking.
10Just the Cutest Charcuterie Board
Yulia_Davidovich//Getty ImagesIf you like ~presentation~, charcuterie boards don't just have to be for having guests over (and they don't just have to be cheese and meat!). Add cereal, fruit, nuts, and granola for a DIY snack alternative.
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11A Fruit Sandwich
Westend61//Getty ImagesBasically, take a cracker or bread, add whipped cream, then top with your fave fruit. You can also sub out the whipped cream with jam or coconut whipped cream, if you prefer (and want something a smidge healthier).
12Syrups and Sauces, Oh My
Yuki Kondo//Getty ImagesOr, if you wanna branch out even more, make your own syrups and sauces. Boom: Now you have condiments you can drizzle over all kinds of food without worrying about a ton of added sugar.
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13Ice Cream From Your Own Kitchen
Westend61//Getty ImagesIt can be a lil bit of a commitment, but making your own thick, creamy ice cream (using real fruit and flavoring, natch) is the best. Plus, you'll have worked off a bunch of calories before you treat yourself.
14Go for Fruit Leather
Marharyta Fatieieva//Getty ImagesThis will not taste like Fruit Roll Ups or the store-bought versions (which have a bunch of sugar). But (with some patience waiting for it to dry), your own fruit leather will taste quite scrumptious.
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15Or Upgrade With Fruit Bruschetta
urbazon//Getty ImagesA slightly fancier, dinner party-worthy pick is to combine thick bread, fruit, and cream cheese (these are sometimes called canapes, if you wanna get fancy).
16Alternative Pancakes
Alexander Spatari//Getty ImagesGetting a gluten-free or multigrain pancake mix (or, even better, starting from scratch), then loading up on real fruit instead of just dousing it in syrup? You've got yourself a healthier alternative to IHOP.
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17Spice Up Your (Fruit Bowl)
Ivan Bajic//Getty ImagesFreshly cut fruit doesn't sound like a wild time, but you can take the opportunity to eliminate all the fruits you hate (honeydew melon is my enemy) and drizzle on a little syrup, sugar, or even chocolate sauce.
18Have a (Nut) Ball
Enrique Díaz / 7cero//Getty ImagesThis no-bake recipe comes together in exactly 10 minutes and includes nuts, dates, and peanut butter. Also, tell me their shape isn't perfect for throwing a few into your mouth when you have a craving.
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19When in Doubt...Chocolate
Alexandra Grablewski//Getty ImagesI am of course referring to dark chocolate sauce, which (when homemade) isn't bad for you. Also, you dip healthier things into it, so it's not like you're housing the entire thing in one sitting!
20Get on the Fruit Boat
Rocky89//Getty ImagesTake some big fruit. Put fruit and yogurt inside that fruit. Boom. I just blew your mind. This one is a papaya bowl, but experiment with different big fruits to see what makes your dream snack.
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