3 VIRAL “HEALTHY” SNACKS – are they actually worth making? 👀
We put a few trending recipes to the test so you don’t have to. From fruity chocolate bark to protein gummies and beyond, here’s the real scoop on whether these snacks live up to the hype.
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🍉 PROTEIN WATERMELON GUMMY BEARS
38 calories | 7g protein (4 per serving – makes 20 gummies)
✨ 1 cup watermelon, blended and strained
✨ 1/4 cup sweetener (stevia, monk fruit, etc.)
✨ 1 scoop watermelon whey isolate
✨ 4 tbsp unflavored gelatin
📝 Blend the watermelon and strain out any seeds or pulp. Add the sweetener and whey isolate, then gently warm over low heat- don’t boil. Slowly whisk in the gelatin and stir for 5–10 minutes, until smooth and slightly thickened. Pour into silicone gummy molds and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until set. Pop the gummies out of the molds and enjoy chilled!
🍫 CHOCOLATE FRUIT BAR
90 calories (per 1.5 oz slice)
✨ 1 cup raspberries
✨ 1 cup small blueberries
✨ 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
✨ Flaky sea salt (optional)
📝 Rinse and dry your berries thoroughly. On wax paper, arrange the raspberries and blueberries into a rectangle shape, alternating them in a tight pattern to resemble a chocolate bar. Melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Drizzle and spread the chocolate evenly over the fruit. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until fully set. Slice into bars and enjoy chilled or straight from the fridge.
🍦 DRY YOGURT BOWL
316 calories | 27g protein (depending on toppings)
✨ 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
✨ Optional: beet powder, or blue spirulina
✨ 2 tbsp dragonfruit cubes
✨ 2 tbsp frozen blueberries
✨ 2 small strawberries
✨ 4 banana coins
✨ 2 tbsp granola
📝 Line a bowl with paper towels. Split Greek yogurt into two bowls (add natural coloring if using). Pour yogurt into lined bowl, keeping colors side by side if desired. Cover with more paper towels and place a second bowl on top. Add something heavy to press down. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Unwrap, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
🍪 CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH
120 calories | 4g protein (per serving, makes 10)
✨ 400g cooked chickpeas, rinsed and dried
✨ 1/4 cup oat flour
✨ 1/4 cup tahini
✨ 1 tbsp PB2 (mixed with water into a paste)
✨ 2 tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
✨ 1 tbsp brown sugar
✨ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✨ Pinch of salt
✨ Dark chocolate chips, to taste
📝 Add everything except the chocolate chips to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Once you’ve reached your desired texture, stir in the chocolate chips. Serve as-is or roll into bite-sized balls. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week – or freeze for longer!
🍬 RHUBARB SOUR BELTS
20 calories (per serving, 5–6 strips)
✨ 2 stalks rhubarb, sliced into thin ribbons
✨ 1–2 tsp zero-calorie sweetener (monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol)
✨ Optional: pinch of citric acid or lemon zest for extra tang
📝 Preheat oven to 250°F. Slice rhubarb into long, thin ribbons using a mandoline or sharp knife. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until slightly dried and flexible. Pat dry with a cloth or paper towel, then toss in sweetener of choice. Serve immediately for the best texture!