1Cacio E Pepe High-Protein Pasta Chipscacio e pepe highprotein pasta chipsPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

To make this snack carry a bit more weight, we used a high-protein pasta, like Barilla farfalle, which is made with a combination of wheat, pea protein, chickpeas, and lentils. There are about 38 grams of protein in 8 ounces of that pasta, so these are definitely not your average chips.

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22-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chipscrispy cottage cheese chipsPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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3Fried Buffalo Artichoke Heartsfried buffalo artichoke heartsPHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON4Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mini Peppersmini red and yellow peppers stuffed with pimento cheese and bakedPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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5Cauliflower Wingsfried cauliflower wings tossed in buffalo sauce on a platter with ranch dressingPHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

While we love the classic buffalo wings, when we’re craving something a bit lighter—or need to please plant-based guests—these wings are the app we turn to again and again….and, again. This recipe transforms this staple veggie into crispy, golden bites that were made to be drenched in your favorite sauce.

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6Cool Ranch Zucchini Chipsthinly sliced and baked zucchini rounds with cool ranch seasoningPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

How thinly you slice your zucchini will affect how long these flavorful chips will take in the oven. We recommend checking on the chips after about an hour, though it’ll almost definitely take longer than that. Better safe than sorry for this delicious snack!

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7Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Stem Friescrispy parmesan broccoli stem fries on a plate beside a bowl of ranch dipping saucePHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Broccoli at dinner? Don’t throw those stems away. Rolled in a spiced Parmesan panko and air fried to crispy perfection, these broccoli stem fries are a delicious way to transform your kitchen scraps. Skip throwing them in the compost—make fries instead!

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8Cowboy Caviarbeans, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado in a bowl with chipsPHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Some call it Cowboy Caviar; others call it Texas Caviar. Different names, same idea, and lots of variations—we love ours for how delicious and health-supportive it is. Black-eyed peas contain vitamin K, black beans aid in lowering blood pressure, and avocados contain omega-3 fatty acids.

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9Bacon Guac Bombsbacon guac bombsPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE10Tofu Nuggetsbreaded cubes of tofuPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE

Soggy baked tofu nuggets are a thing of the past with this one-ingredient upgrade. These bite-sized beauties get irresistibly crispy in the oven, making them the perfect vehicle for a dunk in ranch dressing or curry ketchup.

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11High-Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberriesstrawberries stuffed with a high protein cheesecake mixture topped with graham cracker crumbsPHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE12Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”triangle shaped tempeh buffalo wings with a dill chipotle mayo and celeryJOEL GOLDBERG

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13Best Guacamoleguacamole with diced red onion, cilantro, and with chips

We’re obviously huge fans of a mix-in moment, but for this recipe, we prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show—avocados—shine. Make this as is for a simple, staple dip you can return to again and again.

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14Veggie Peel Chipsroasted veggie peels on a platter served with a creamy dipPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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15Burger King Chicken Friesburger king chicken friesPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Skip the drive-through this year and make your own fast food favorites, like these chicken fries. Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think these are pretty worthy of stardom, too.

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16Crispy Hot Honey Cauliflower Nuggetscrispy hot honey cauliflower nuggets on white parchment paper with one being dipped into saucePHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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17Air Fryer Everything Bagel Avocado Friesair fryer everything bagel avocado friesPHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE18BLT Eggletsblt eggletsRachel vanni

Looking for an easy, quick, low-carb snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.

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19Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skinsair fryer loaded zucchini skinsPHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: MICAH MORTON20Bunless Burger Bitesbunless burger bitesETHAN CALABRESE

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