When you’re feeling snacky, whip up these speedy snack recipes in 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 speedy 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+ Speedy 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!
Jalapeño Pimento Cheese
5 from 15 votes
This fast and flavorful Jalapeño Pimento Cheese is a fun and fiery twist on the classic! It's a delicious make-ahead snack that always vanishes fast!
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.
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
4.94 from 16 votes
Skip the jar and whip up these easy breezy 10 Minute Marinated Mushrooms at home! As written they’re gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, and dairy-free. For Whole30, Keto, or Low-Carb simply skip the optional sweetener and you’re good to go!
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.
Chipotle Corn Salsa
5 from 15 votes
This copycat Chipotle corn salsa is quick, easy, and crazy delicious! Dive in with tortilla chips or use it to top burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, and more!Recipe yields 2 cups salsa.
LOVE this Chipotle restaurant copycat recipe! It 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!
Feta Dip Phyllo Cups
5 from 21 votes
These light and crispy Greek Feta Dip Phyllo Cups are a speedy appetizer ready to rock your next party or potluck! They're vegetarian and oh so delicious!
These feta dip stuffed phyllo cups have it all! The crisp phyllo shell has the most glorious crunch while the feta dip is fresh, creamy, and salty. It’s the most glorious bite-sized snack and the feta dip filling can be made in advance for all your snacking needs.
Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame
5 from 10 votes
Vegan Sweet Chili Edamame is finger-licking good and ready in under 15 minutes! This salty-sweet edamame appetizer is fun, filling, and perfect for snacking!
Edamame are hands-down one of my favorite finger foods! When plain salted edamame just won’t do, try this sweet and slightly spicy sweet chili edamame recipe for your next snack sesh.
Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
5 from 4 votes
This Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo is bursting with fiesta flavor and ready in 10 minutes!Raid your garden, hit up your local Farmer’s Market, or simply stop by your nearest grocery store to snag some ultra-ripe tomatoes because this super simple salsa takes only minutes to make and is SO delicious!
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!
Bell Pepper Pizzas
4.93 from 27 votes
Hand-held veggie pizzas with a healthy twist! These make the perfect appetizer for parties and a great healthy snack or lunch for kids! Ditch the crust and grab a bell pepper!Double, triple, or quadruple the recipe as needed to serve your crew!
Trying to get your kiddos to eat more veggies? Skip the bagel bites and try these Bell Pepper Pizza bites as a tasty after school snack! They’re a hit with kids and adults alike and make a great grain-free way to get your pizza fix in a snacky hand-held package.
Avocado Salsa Verde Dip
5 from 13 votes
This Avocado Salsa Verde can be made in your blender in just 10 minutes! Ditch the jar and make this easy peasy tomatillo guacamole dip at home.
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 Peppers
5 from 5 votes
Stuffed peppers with a twist! Make a few of these hummus stuffed peppers as a nutritious after school snack or whip up a whole tray to feed a crowd!
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!
Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread
5 from 50 votes
Honey, Apricot, and Almond Goat Cheese Spread: This easy, cheesy appetizer will add a burst of color and a whole lot of deliciousness to your holiday table!
This goat cheese spread always gets RAVE reviews from friends, family, and readers alike! It’s a breeze to throw together and requires minimal ingredients that deliver tons of flavor! Spread it on buttery crackers or try it on fresh apple slices.
Jalapeño Dip
5 from 16 votes
This super speedy Jalapeno Dip is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck! Mayo-free and loaded with flavor, each bite will have you coming back for more! Recipe yields 2.5 cups of dip.
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!
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers
5 from 8 votes
Sweet mini peppers and pimento cheese are a match made in snacking heaven! Serve these Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers at your next party or picnic and watch them disappear!
Tender edamame pods tossed in spicy chili sauce sautéed with garlic, sesame oil, and a kiss of sea salt… this spicy edamame is finger-licking good with lots of garlic and chili pepper flavor!
Snack in style with this healthy Tomato Basil White Bean Dip. This tasty vegan dip comes together in minutes and can be made in advance for easy peasy snacking, without the fuss!
Quick, easy, and totally delicious, these Mini Candied Pecan Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls make a tasty party appetizer for fancy yet fuss-free entertaining!
This healthy garden veggie dip is perfect for your next party! Skip the store bought tub; you’ll want to dunk everything in sight into this tasty homemade garden veggie dip! Mayo-free and SO delicious!
Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups are fun and delicious way to eat tuna salad! Serve these cool cucumber cups as an appetizer or enjoy them as a light lunch! They’re easy to make and easier to customize with your favorite mix-ins and toppings!
This cilantro kissed Avocado White Bean Dip is a speedy snack that's full of flavor! It makes a great vegetarian and vegan friendly appetizer and is gluten-free too!
This Cilantro Cucumber Dip is quick, easy, and so incredibly delicious! Mayo-free and easily made ahead, pair it with veggies for a healthy appetizer or snack.
If you get a chance to try any of these speedy snack recipes, let me know!
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Jenn Laughlin has been creating and sharing recipes for over 15 years. After graduating with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC, she created Peas and Crayons in 2009. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!
