By Cara Harbstreet on January 2, 2018

A healthy snack with crunch

crunchy snack with vegetables and hummus

If you're looking for a filling, healthy and crunchy snack, look no further than fresh vegetables. Fresh veggies provide the ultimate crunch factor, and including a grain such as pretzels or pita chips can provide a satisfying texture as well. Pair these foods with salsa, hummus or guacamole to boost flavor. Dips and condiments can encourage better consumption of fresh vegetables so in a punch, ranch dip or creamy-style dressings can also work for picky eaters.

The best crunch-filled veggies include:

  • cucumbers
  • baby carrots
  • sliced bell peppers
  • sugar snap peas
  • jicama
  • broccoli
  • cauliflower
  • Cara Harbstreet

    Cara Harbstreet

    Cara Harbstreet missed out on her chance to be a farm kid and is now reconnecting to agriculture through her lens as a registered dietitian. She loves to share her passion for food and nutrition to help people live their best and healthiest lives.