Healthiest Sweet Snacks
Fresh Fruit
Dark Chocolate
Apple Chips
Apple and Nut Butter
Cereal
Greek Yogurt
DIY Smoothie
Dates
Banana (Split)
Oatmeal
Frozen Grapes
Peanut Butter Cup
Sweet Potatoes
Frozen Peas
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SOURCES:
Harvard Health Publishing: “The Sweet Danger of Sugar.”
USDA MyPlate: “Fruits.”
Cleveland Clinic: “4 Late-night Snacks That Are Actually Good for You,” “Kick Your Sugar Addiction with These 5 Snacks,” “Is Yogurt Good For You?”
Eatright.org: “Vegetarian Nutrition: Beat the Heat with a Frozen Fruit Treat.”
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: “How Much Sugar Do You Eat? You May Be Surprised.”
Center for Science in the Public Interest: “Healthy School Snacks.”
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: “Dark Chocolate,” “Oats,” “Apples,” “Bananas,” “Sweet Potatoes.”
Consumer Reports: “4 Tips for Making Healthy Smoothies.”
Eatright.org: “25 Healthy Snacks for Kids, ”Smart Snacking for Adults and Teens.”
American Diabetes Association: “25 Simple Snack Ideas.”
Today’s Dietitian: “Adding Spice for a Healthier Life— Evidence shows antioxidant-rich herbs and spices may cut chronic disease risk,” “Sweet potatoes: A nutritious powerhouse with a rich history.”
Mayo Clinic: “Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health.”
Chicago Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: “Frozen Yogurt Day.”
Medical West Hospital: “Seasonal Fruits and Veggies.”
American Cancer Society: “Snacks and Dashboard Dining.”
Food & Nutrition: “The Health Benefits of Dates.”
Missouri Department of Health and Human Services: “Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes.”