Make-Ahead Healthy Fall Snacks

Eating healthy is often on everyone’s mind, but convenience often wins out. If you want 
to use superfoods for healthier snacks, making them ahead of time can really 
encourage you to use them more often. The following snacks are easy to make and 
allow you to grab-and-go whenever you need to.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

If you are looking for chips to enjoy in the fall, but don’t want to fry up potatoes, why not 
use apples? Apples are a wonderful superfood fruit to enjoy in the fall, are inexpensive, 
and filled with nutrients and antioxidants. Plus, they are low in fat and calories. You can 
make cinnamon apple chips by slicing apples thinly, coating with a mixture of cinnamon 
and sugar, and baking them until crisp. You can also just sprinkle a small amount of 
cinnamon and leave out the sugar entirely if you prefer. Keep them in a container or 
baggie, and they’re ready to grab whenever you need a quick snack.

Mini Caramel Apples

One treat many people think of when they think of fall is the caramel apple. 
Unfortunately, it is very high in sugar and calories, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have 
it. However, instead of having a big apple covered in caramel, try making little caramel 
bites. You can scoop out caramel pieces in the shape of balls with a melon baller, then 
dip them in caramel. These can be kept in a bag or container where it is much easier to 
have a smaller amount, but still enjoy a little treat.

Fall Trail Mix

Trail mix is often purchased as a healthy snack, which is great, but you can also make 
your own. This allows you to control all the ingredients, ensuring they are as nutritious 
as possible, plus you can sneak in some fall spices and superfoods at the same time. 
For example, try making a trail mix for the fall with ingredients like almonds and 
sunflower seeds, dried fruit, cinnamon chips, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup. Add 
in a little sea salt as well.
Chex Mix
This is a snack that is very similar to trail mix, and just as easy to make, if not easier. It 
can be like your favorite Chex mix using the Chex cereal, but you can also get creative 
and just include all your favorite ingredients. For the fall, you might want to add in some 
pumpkin seeds or orange and black M&Ms that tend to come out in the fall season. 
There are many ways to put this type of snack together.


