9 Easy, No-Cook School Snacks

By Food & Wine
Updated July 26, 2017
From super-satifsying trail mix to amazing peanut butter cookies, here are nine no-cook snacks that are perfect for back-to-school lunches.
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1. Frasca's Gorp

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"We call this the snack food of champions," says chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson of his chocolate-and-raisin-studded mix.

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2. Flatbreads with Cucumber Raita

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Raita, the classic Indian yogurt sauce, is great as a dip on its own, or served on warmed pita.

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3. Two-Minute Guacamole

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True to its name, this delicious dip is ready in just two minutes.

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4. Peanut Butter-Oat Bites with Sea Salt and Cinnamon

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A food processor makes quick work of these simple, gluten-free cookies.

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5. Pimento Cheese

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This fantastic Southern staple requires just five ingredients.

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6. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Upgrade classic hummus with sweet roasted red peppers and a dash of smoked paprika.

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Fromage Fort

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Put leftover cheese to use with these crostini-like hors d'oeuvres. Simply blend cheese, garlic, and wine until creamy, spread on toast or crackers, and eatJacques Pépin's fast toasts are the ultimate way to use leftover cheese.

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8. Tomato Salsa with Cucumber "Chips"

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This healthy take on chips-and-salsa is terrific served right away, but the flavors in the salsa meld nicely after a day or two in the fridge.

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9. Apple Sandwiches

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This is a quick and satisfying little “sandwich” of apples that’s great to wrap up and take on the go.

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