Dried Fruit

If you’re into chewier oatmeal-raisin cookies, reduce baking time by 2 minutes. For crispier, flatten them out a bit before baking.

Feel free to use any of the leafy greens listed here, but dandelion is ideal for its spicy, sturdy leaves.

Traditionally studded with candied fruit and marked with a cross on top, these sweet yeasted English cakes are usually baked on Good Friday.

Don’t scoff at the sour cherries in this Chex mix recipe! Their sweet bite and chewy texture are the perfect foil for all the crunch and salt and spice. But if you’re really not into it, sub mini chocolate chips instead.

If you want to change up the mix of nuts and seeds in these bars, go for it. Just make sure the total quantity adds up to 3 cups total (you could use sunflower seeds in place of the pumpkin seeds, sesame for flaxseed, peanuts for pecans, etc.).

If you chop up the granola in a food processor, you can sprinkle it on fruit or ice cream or dip ice pops into it.

For a slightly more casual vibe, pack this sweet-and-savory mixture into a jar and serve with a knife for spreading on the toasts.

Why shell out $5 when you can make energy bars at home? Packed with tons of flavor and punch, this DIY super snack will power you throughout the day. The dried prunes in this recipe give the bars a chewy consistency with the ground pistachios function as both a nutrient-rich building block that lends structure and  as a textural element that conveniently contains good fats and proteins to keep you satisfied. Pro tip: Rinse your hands under cool water or give them a quick shot of non-stick spray..…

Dates get even more Middle Eastern, dunked in tahini.

Store-bought cornbreads can be very sweet; taste before using, or omit the sugar from your favorite recipe.

“Inspired by the classic ants on a log—sweet, crunchy, and nutty.” —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

Honey-sweetened yogurt with dates and rhubarb is perfect for snack time, breakfast, or dessert.

You can pack the peanut butter in a plastic pastry bag, but a resealable plastic bag works just as well.