The only thing better than a satisfying snack is a satisfying, homemade healthy snack, and our collection is filled with inspiration from across the Middle East. Below you’ll find loads of easy snacking ideas, whether your tastes are sweet, salty, or savory. I have plenty of energy-boosting, high-protein snacks like fudgy date and nut balls that you can take on the go. If you’re looking for a savory way to satisfy those afternoon cravings, try after-work or after-school snacks like mini spinach fatayer (savory pastries), or fresh vegetables dipped in the best homemade hummus and smoky baba ganoush.
Mint Chocolate Chip Snowball Cookies came up last Christmas when my cousin called me in a panic—right before her cookie swap. She needed a “crowd-wowing cookie,” her words, not mine, …