8 Mediterranean Diet Snacks We Can’t Stop Making

October 11, 2024

Courtesy of Natural Lie Plant Based

When it comes to snacking the Mediterranean way, it’s all about savoring wholesome flavors and nourishing your body. Given that the average American eats 400 to 500 calories daily in snacks, those between-meal noshes can be a good source of nutrition, and drawing from the Mediterranean diet is a great way to make that happen. With heart-healthy ingredients, vibrant colors, and a satisfying balance of fats, protein, and complex carbs, these Mediterranean diet snacks will help fuel your busy days. Plus, they’re so tasty, you’ll look forward to snack time.

1. Mini Zesty Feta Stuffed Peppers

If a savory, spicy snack is what you crave, whip up a batch of these mini-peppers, the perfect snack for WFH or game day. Mix green chilies and spices into a feta-sour cream filling, spoon it into the mini-peppers, broil, and snack away.

Try this recipe from Two Purple Figs.

2. Zucchini Chips

When you want chips, you have to have chips — and you can, while still feeling great, thanks to these zucchini chips. You slow-bake them in the oven on a very low temp so they dry out and become nice and crisp. Start them right after breakfast and they’ll be good to go for snack time.

Try this recipe from A Spicy Perspective.

3. Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip

Dip into a creamy snack with this refreshing tzatziki sauce. With plenty of garlic and dill, plus refreshing cucumber, it goes beautifully with sliced vegetables or toasted whole-grain pita.

Try this recipe from Foodie Crush.

4. Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

One of the best Mediterranean diet snacks is crunchy roasted chickpeas. They’re easy to make, they have protein and fiber to keep you feeling full, and you can change up the spices based on your taste and what you have in the pantry. Pro tip: They’re also delicious as a salad topper.

Try this recipe from Love and Lemons.

5. Roasted Beet Hummus with Za’atar Pita Chips

Classic hummus is great and all, but making it with beets adds a gorgeous pop of color, earthy flavor, and antioxidants. The recipe calls for roasting the beets, but you can buy them pre-steamed to save yourself a step (and about 30 minutes).

Try this recipe from Something Nutritious.

6. Mediterranean Cucumber Bites

Here’s another snack you can make just for yourself, or to serve to guests at a game-day get-together. Top cucumber slices with hummus, tomatoes, feta, and parsley, and you’re on your way. Double or triple the recipe for a crowd, and add a bit of pesto or harissa to bump up the flavors.

Try this recipe from Naturalallie Plant-Based.

7. Greek Yogurt with Figs and Walnuts

Sometimes only a sweet snack will do, but that doesn’t mean you have to load up on sugar. Top creamy Greek yogurt with figs, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey for a satisfying sweet treat full of protein and healthy fats. If figs aren’t your thing, chop up a pear or an apple instead.

Try this recipe from The Greek Foodie.

8. Pistachio Trail Mix

It’s hard to beat trail mix as an on-the-go snack, but the store-bought ones are often full of sugar and low-quality oils. Luckily, it’s easy to make your own, and it’s flexible, too. We love this version, with pistachios, macadamia nuts, goji berries, and cacao nibs, as a sweet and salty mix — but you can swap in other types of nuts or use a different dried fruit, if you prefer.

Try this recipe from Eating Bird Food.