Looking for a tasty snack to combat the midday munchies? You’re in the right place! These easy snack recipes will still satisfy your sweet tooth with no added sugar. Thanks to ingredients like berries, yogurt, and dates, each bite is naturally sweetened. From frosty treats like our No-Added-Sugar Frozen Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Cream Bark to crunchy options like our No-Added-Sugar Granola, you’re sure to find a delicious no-added sugar snack that will keep hunger at bay.
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No-Added-Sugar Frozen Banana, Pineapple & Coconut Cream Bark
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
Sweet and creamy, this frozen banana, pineapple and coconut cream bark skips the added sugar yet still feels like dessert. Mashed banana and silky coconut cream form the base, while the freezer transforms it into a cool, sliceable treat.
No-Added-Sugar Smoothie
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
This healthy strawberry smoothie is tart, creamy and naturally sweet. The frozen strawberries and fresh dates add the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the tart passion fruit and a splash of vanilla ties it all together.
Lemon-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites Are Good-for-Your-Gut Delicious
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
These lemon-strawberry yogurt bites are the ultimate frozen dessert and made without added sugar. Juicy strawberries are coated in tangy yogurt kissed with vanilla, lemon zest and a hint of warm spice before being dusted with a powdery layer of crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
No-Added-Sugar Granola
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
Sweetened naturally with dates and bound together with a touch of almond butter and frothy egg white, this granola is proof that you don’t need added sugars to get a golden, crunchy cluster. Enjoy it by the handful, sprinkle it over yogurt or pack it up for a nourishing snack.
No-Added-Sugar Lemon Drop Energy Balls
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
These lemon drop energy balls are a zesty little pick-me-up. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and packed with oats, cashews and hemp seeds, they deliver fiber and plant-based protein in every bite. They’re perfect for stashing in the fridge for a quick grab-and-go snack.
No-Sugar-Added High-Protein Strawberry Shake
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
This high-protein shake blends frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and a touch of soy milk into a thick, frosty drink. Medjool dates add natural sweetness to this recipe. Packed with protein from soy milk and strained, Greek-style yogurt, this shake is perfect for breakfast or after a workout.
No-Added-Sugar Blueberry Muffins
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.
These tender blueberry muffins get their natural sweetness from ripe banana and Medjool dates. Strained yogurt keeps these muffins moist while also adding a slightly tangy flavor. Perfect for packing in lunchboxes or enjoying with an afternoon cup of tea, these muffins are satisfying and freezer-friendly too!
Trail Mix Energy Bites
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
These energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture.
This Creamy Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie Is Packed with 11 Grams of Fiber
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee.
This creamy smoothie delivers sweet tropical flavors, with frozen mango blending with fiber-rich raspberries and coconut milk for a thick, frosty base. Strained (Greek-style) yogurt adds protein and tang to keep you satisfied, while dates add natural sweetness and fiber. With just a quick spin in the blender, you’ll have a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie ready to sip.
Banana–Peanut Butter Yogurt Parfait
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
This yogurt parfait features a tasty combination of banana and peanut butter. It’s a classic pairing that also provides healthy fats and a boost of protein.
Cottage Cheese–Berry Bowl
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added berry bowl highlights the natural sweetness of thawed mixed berries with a hint of vanilla for extra flavor. It’s a simple snack you can prepare in advance, but add the cereal just before serving so it stays crunchy.
Orange Peel Smoothie
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor here, but you can substitute ¼ teaspoon ground ginger in its place if you prefer.
Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman
These frozen yogurt bites, filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries, will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile, too—swap out the blueberries for raspberries or strawberries for a different twist with the same health benefits.
Fig Newton–Inspired Energy Balls
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman
These Fig Newton–inspired energy balls feature chewy figs just like the original snack bar. Here, we combine them with dates, almond butter and fiber-boosting oats for a gut-healthy snack to start your morning or beat an afternoon slump.
Watermelon-Peach Smoothie
Ali Redmond
Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.
Sprouted-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter & Banana
Jelly is delicious, but nothing beats the natural sweetness of a nutritious banana. It’s the perfect addition to creamy peanut butter and a crisp slice of fiber-rich toast.
Blueberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.
This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink that’s naturally sweet and refreshing. It blends frozen peaches and sweet frozen blueberries with a splash of almond milk and yogurt for a creamy, fruity base.
