A decent snack is, IMO, the key to success in life. Whether your goal is dropping a few pounds, crushing it in an important meeting, or, in my case, simply getting through the day without biting off the nearest victim’s head as a result of hanger—you gotta keep that blood sugar up.
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These 30 recipes have something for everyone—from chocoholics to cheese addicts—and still manage to be 90 percent healthier than most other snacks you’d reach for, since they’re protein-rich, carb-light, and homemade.