Prep for the week by whipping up these easy make ahead snack recipes in just 15 minutes or less! You’ll find tons of tasty vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free appetizers and snacks below so there’s something for everyone!
Whether it’s as a quick and easy after school snack or an appetizer to bring to a party or potluck, these scrumptious snacks are just what you’ve been craving!
In this deeeelish recipe collection, you’ll find over 20 speedy snack recipes all ready in record time featuring an assortment of dips, spreads and bite-sized finger foods.
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20+ Make Ahead Snack Recipes
Most of the recipes are vegetarian with some tasty vegan snack recipes thrown in the mix.
You’ll even find a number of gluten-free recipes here too!
I make my Jalapeño Pimento Cheese and Classic Pimento Cheese all the time!
For easy snack prep, I like to make a big batch and portion it into little jars. This way when snack time hits I can grab a jar and a bag of sliced celery sticks (prep in advance for easy snacking) along with some gluten-free sea salt Nut Thins crackers snack at my desk while working.
These speedy marinated mushrooms are the best! They’re super easy to make homemade instead of buying them at the store and are a great little low-carb snack to enjoy any time of day.
We LOVE this Chipotle restaurant copycat recipe! This make ahead dip can be served with tortilla chips as a tasty salsa or as a topping for all your “taco night” favorites. It’s quick, easy, and oh so delicious!
White bean dip makes the best little snack boxes to keep in the fridge for the week. I like to load mine up with some crackers and fresh veggie dippers for the healthiest little snack situation.
These veggie roll ups are one of my favorite snacks of all time! They taste great straight from the fridge and are amazing in snack boxes or all on their own.
Pico de Gallo is practically a food group around here! Paul and I make a big batch nearly every week and use it to top tacos and burrito bowls and also for snacking with tortilla chips. I love how it tastes even better the next day!
This avocado salsa verde dip is deeeeelish and ready in record time. You can have the whole thing ready to go in 10 minutes and it’s so addictive with tortilla chips or strips!
Hummus stuffed sweet mini peppers are a fantastic snack and so easy to customize! Use your favorite hummus (I love using leftover chipotle hummus or jalapeño hummus) and add all the toppings your heart desires!
Another fun combo is to use my taco hummus and sprinkle them with pico de gallo or salsa. Delish!
My love for this spicy jalapeño dip knows no bounds. It’s easy to make, keeps for days in the fridge like a champ, and is so fiery and flavorful you’ll keep coming back for more! The dip was first introduced to me by a co-worker over 15 years ago and I’ve been making it ever since!
Cowboy caviar tastes great the first day and even better the next! It can be portioned into little containers for easy snacking. Pair it with some crispy tortilla chips and you’re good to go!
★★★★★ “OMG! These are my new go-to for an easy dish or “side”! These are perfect for adding to week day lunches or snacks (or anytime)! The flavor is perfect and I love the veggie addition! Plus, super easy to make for someone like me who is not great in the kitchen!” – Melanie
★★★★★ “I was about ready to give up on the whole snack ball thing after trying a bunch I didn’t find very edible. 😀 But these are crazy delicious, I’m going to be making big batches of these all the time.” – Mac
★★★★★ “My kids love this dip.I only changed one thing in the recipe, I use chives instead of the green onion. When I make it I make a double batch, just so I can have some.
Last year I made some for a birthday party and a fight nearly broke out over who got the last of it. By the way this was a pack of 12-14 year old girls.” – Mary
★★★★★ “This was so perfect! I love how the savory tuna and refreshingly sweet cucumber just meld together in one bite. Mmmm. Will be making these again!” – Janine
★★★★★ “This dip is AMAZING!! It far exceeds any expectations that I had. I used a whole jalapeno and just squeezed a lime without measuring the juice- regardless it was fantastic. I couldn’t stop eating it.” – Jennifer
Happy Snacking!
If you get a chance to try any of these speedy snack recipes, let me know!
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