Are you looking for some quick and tasty snacks to make when you have little time ahead of you? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we offer you a selection of ten snacks that will satisfy your hunger without taking up your time. Let yourself be tempted by these recipes that are delicious, easy, and quick to prepare, perfect for any time of the day.
1. Finger-food with crunchy vegetables
Dive into the world of finger-food with this first suggestion: cucumber sticks, carrot and red pepper accompanied by a creamy yogurt and herb sauce. To make this recipe, nothing could be simpler: wash and peel your vegetables, cut them into thin slices or sticks, then mix a natural yogurt with a little lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, coriander) and salt and pepper to taste. Serve everything on a nice plate and enjoy!
2. Avocado and Smoked Salmon Toasts
Then move on to a great classic of fast and easy cooking: the toasts. Here, a base of toasted bread is topped with a thick layer of crushed avocado, then topped with a few slices of smoked salmon. To make this recipe even more tasty, add a hint of lemon juice and a few rocket leaves. This is a healthy, high in good fats and proteins, and delicious snack!
3. Cheese Nachos
For a small pleasure that only requires a few minutes of preparation, turn to the famous cheese nachos. Arrange tortilla chips on a baking tray, generously sprinkle with grated cheese (cheddar, mimolette, emmental…) and grill everything for a few minutes under the oven grill. For a more elaborate version, do not hesitate to add additional ingredients such as minced meat, vegetables, olives or even sour cream.
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4. Chicken and Crudité Wraps
The wraps are also a great option for a quick and easy snack. In this recipe, stuff a flour tortilla (wheat or corn) with sliced cooked chicken, raw vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cucumber…) and a sauce of your choice (mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, guacamole…). All you have to do now is roll everything up and enjoy!
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5. Goat Cheese-Honey Crostinis
Another variant of the tartine, the crostinis are small pieces of toasted bread that we garnish with various preparations. In this sweet and salty version, spread fresh goat cheese on thin slices of baguette lightly toasted in the oven, then drizzle everything with a generous stream of honey and a pinch of dried thyme. A guaranteed explosion of flavors!
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6. Ham-cheese rolls
In just a few minutes, make delicious rolls using slices of ham and cheese. Spread out a slice of ham (preferably of good quality) and place a thin slice of cheese (emmental, comté…) on it, then roll it all up firmly. You can add a bit of butter, mustard or mayonnaise for extra indulgence. Cut your rolls into pieces and enjoy them as they are or heated for a few moments in the microwave.
7. Fruit Skewers
For a refreshing and light snack, opt for fruit skewers! Simply choose a few seasonal fruits (melon, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, pineapple…), cut them into large cubes and thread them onto skewer sticks. For an even more indulgent effect, accompany your fruit skewers with a creamy chocolate sauce or homemade whipped cream.
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8. Caesar Salad in a Jar
The salad Caesar is a must-have of express recipes! In a jar, place a few leaves of Romaine lettuce and incorporate sliced grilled chicken, croutons, shavings of parmesan and a generous spoonful of Caesar sauce (which you can easily make by mixing mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, grated parmesan and a bit of olive oil). Shake everything vigorously to combine the ingredients well and get a tasty and perfectly seasoned salad.
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9. Tuna and Tomato Bricks
Quick to prepare, bricks are ideal for a gourmet snack. Sauté crumbled tuna with pieces of tomatoes, olives and Provencal herbs in an oiled pan and add melted cheese like The Laughing Cow. Place this mixture in the center of each brick sheet and fold them into a triangle before baking them for 10-15 minutes in the oven. The result will be perfectly crispy!
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10. Mini-quiches
Finally, know that quiches also come in a miniaturized version for a quick and appetizing snack. You can make mini-quiches lorraine with bacon, fresh cream and eggs. For a lighter version, opt for crustless quiches made from spinach, goat cheese and cherry tomatoes. Once assembled in muffin tins, bake your little quiches at 180° C for about 25 minutes.
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