Surprising Snacks to Upgrade Your Afternoon

C'mon. You can do better than those chocolate-covered gummy bears.
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C'mon. You can do better than those chocolate-covered gummy bears.

Avocado-Lemon Toast
Instagram's favorite food, meet your secret weapon: lemon. Get the recipe.

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Graham Cracker "Sandwiches"
It looks like a cookie, but it's actually a cracker. Get the recipe.

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Spicy Bar Nuts
Make Enough To Fill A Mason Jar - they'll be good for a week. Get the recipe.

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Crispy Green-Bean Fries
"Fries" just took on a whole new meaning. Get the recipe.

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Berries and Cream
Almost zero effort for a perfect bite-size treat. Get the recipe.

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Cucumber Chips and Salsa
Thickly sliced cucumbers are a completely acceptable replacement for tortilla chips. Get the recipe.

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