Healthy Plant-Based Snack Recipes by Registered Dietitian Natalie Rizzo

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Balls

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:21:28 +0000

Looking for a snack that’s quick to make, satisfying to eat, and energizing enough to fuel your workouts? Then you’ll love this vegan energy balls recipe. These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Balls are made with just six simple ingredients–no baking required. With about 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a batch of […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:43:44 +0000

These muffins are a a go-to breakfast staple in my house for my vegan husband and my 2-year old, and I enjoy them before an early morning run! These healthy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are loaded with good-for-you ingredients, like pumpkin (obviously), flax meal, soy milk and whole wheat flour. Why I love this recipe […]

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Easy No-Bake Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:24:08 +0000

These chickpea energy balls taste like cookie dough without any of the added sugar or flour. They are made with healthy plant-based ingredients, like chickpeas, flax meal, oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, dates and dark chocolate chips. This healthy snack contains plenty of protein to keep you full between meals and help tired muscles recover […]

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Vegan Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:02:41 +0000

I’m a huge fan of oats, but I don’t always have time to sit down for a bowl of oatmeal before I head out for a run or a workout. Enter the Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies! These are one of the most popular recipes from my book Planted Performance. They are made with the ingredients […]

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Plant-Based Healthy Snacks to Fill You Up

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:23:17 +0000

35+ mix-and-match RD approved plant-based snack options with protein, carbs and fiber that will satisfy hunger in between meals. After spending most of the last year inside, it is no surprise that snacking has become a more prominent part of each day. Whether out of boredom, stress or just plain hunger, people are turning to snacks […]

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 20:32:21 +0000

This dairy-free and vegan pumpkin bread is easy, healthy and low in sugar. It’s made with whole wheat flour for a nutritional punch, and it’s super moist! There’s nothing I love more than a pumpkin bread around the holidays. But since it’s just my husband and I splitting the bread, making an entire bread with […]

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Frozen Yogurt Bark Two Ways

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:04:52 +0000

How to make healthy frozen yogurt bark two ways: Chocolate Covered Strawberry & Peanut Butter Berry. Enjoy this sweet high protein frozen snack any time of the day! There’s nothing like a frozen treat as a mid-day pick-me-up or a post-dinner dessert. Although ice cream is a favorite treat for many, it’s not exactly the […]

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Baked Lime Tortilla Chips

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:04:43 +0000

These 4-ingredient vegan baked lime tortilla chips are healthier and cheaper than the store bought version and so easy to make! You only need 4 ingredients to make homemade healthier lime tortilla chips. These baked seasoned lime tortilla chips are made from corn tortillas and require very little oil. Stop buying store bought chip that […]

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Strawberries & Cream Chia Seed Pudding

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:25:29 +0000

This Strawberries & Cream Chia Seed Pudding recipe combines fresh strawberries and coconut milk for a high protein snack that takes just 5 minutes to make. I’m all for healthy snacks that I can throw together in minutes, and this Strawberries & Cream Chia Seed Pudding is just that. You see, I’m a snacker. I […]

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No-Bake Cherry Cacao Energy Balls

Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:19:52 +0000

These no-bake Cherry Cacao Energy Balls combine fresh pitted cherries with dates, almonds and cacao for a delicious and nutritious little morsel. I don’t know about you, but I love ripe cherries. There’s something about sweet summer cherries that just makes me happy. Maybe it’s the fact that I can only get them in the […]

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