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Healthy Summer Midnight Snacks You Crave

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Light, refreshing, and satisfying snacks perfect for hot summer nights that are quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt (e.g., FAGE)
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or basil), chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, cold-pressed
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons raw almonds or pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Whole grain crackers or rice cakes, for serving
  • Optional extras: feta cheese crumbles, olives (pitted and sliced), chia seeds or hemp seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice cucumber and halve tomatoes. Set aside in a bowl.
  2. Scoop ripe avocado into a separate bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Add a pinch of sea salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning and add brightness.
  3. In another bowl, stir Greek yogurt with minced garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Gently fold mashed avocado into the yogurt mixture. Add chopped herbs (mint and cilantro recommended). Toss in cucumber and tomatoes, reserving a few for garnish.
  5. Sprinkle chopped nuts and a dash of smoked paprika or chili flakes on top. If using feta or olives, scatter them over the snack now.
  6. Spoon mixture onto whole grain crackers or rice cakes. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let flavors meld.

Notes

If mixture is too thick, add a splash of cold water or extra olive oil to loosen without losing creaminess. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt and omit feta. Add tahini for creaminess if desired. Prepare base ahead but add crunchy toppings just before serving to maintain texture. Avoid microwaving leftovers to preserve texture.

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