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Wandering mind, rumbling stomach, inability to focus? These distressing symptoms can only mean one thing: Snack attack! We\u2019ve all been there: When your stomach grumblings turn into full-blown hanger<\/a> and you need a little nosh, stat.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to snack smart<\/a>. Instead of going HAM on your pantry every time a craving hits, hack your taste buds with these brilliant snack ideas. From Greek yogurt that tastes like cookie dough to healthy chocolate cake<\/a> you can make in a microwave, we\u2019ve rounded up ten delicious and sneakily good-for-you ideas for you to try.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 20 Low-Calorie Snacks You\u2019ll Want to Eat Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n

10 DIY Snack Hacks You Haven\u2019t Tried Yet<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1. The Craving:<\/strong> Something crunchy
\nYour Snack Hack<\/strong>: Low-calorie but high in vitamin K and fiber, frozen grapes<\/a> are little nutritional powerhouses with a satisfying crunch. Best of all, they are ridiculously easy to \u201cmake.\u201d Keep a stash in the freezer and you\u2019ll be prepared for future snack emergencies. Photo: Allie \/ <\/em>One-Handed Cooks<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. The Craving:<\/strong> Something cheesy
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> Indulging in gloriously greasy pizza doesn\u2019t have to be a total calorie-bomb. Making DIY mini pies with tortillas<\/a> will help you consume fewer carbs and keep a close eye on ingredients. (All you need is an oven and a muffin tin \u2014 no fancy pizza stone required.) You\u2019re just 10 minutes away from gooey pizza goodness! Photo and recipe: Georgia \/ <\/em>The Comfort of Cooking<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>13 Insanely Drool-Worthy Breakfast Pizza Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. The Craving:<\/strong> Something sweet
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> If you love cookies, listen closely. This one-minute recipe<\/a> for cookie dough-flavored Greek yogurt will keep your sweet tooth in check. (Plus, it totally masks the \u2018meh\u2019 flavor of plain yogurt.) Pro tip: Freeze your dish for half an hour for a chill treat. Photo and recipe: Katie \/ <\/em>Dashing Dish<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Popcorn\"<\/p>\n

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4. The Craving:<\/strong> Something salty
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to rely on prepackaged microwave popcorn if you\u2019re hankering for something hot and savory. Get kernels poppin\u2019 without the hassle of a pan, thanks to this brilliant folding technique<\/a> using a standard brown lunch bag. Top your bowl with nutritional yeast (find a how-to here<\/a>) if you want a cheesy flavor sans dairy. Photos: Pond5<\/a> (top); <\/em>Serious Eats<\/a> (bottom) <\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Make This! Sriracha-Lime Popcorn Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Frozen<\/p>\n

5. The Craving:<\/strong> Something fruity
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> A fiber-filled snack, these frozen yogurt-covered blueberries<\/a> are much healthier than your average \u201cyogurt\u201d-covered raisins or pretzels. (Just because a label has the word \u201cyogurt\u201d on it, does not make it virtuous!) Most of those store-bought products have loads of added sugar in the coating. Photo and recipe: Corey \/ <\/em>Family Fresh Meals<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/p>\n

6. The Craving:<\/strong> Something nutty
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> No crust, no problem when it comes to nut butter sammies. Make these apple-tastic sandwiches<\/a> and you\u2019ll have a sweet snack with fewer carbs. Sprinkle granola on the nut butter for an extra crunch. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ <\/em>Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. The Craving:<\/strong> Something buttery
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> Did you know your slow cooker can be used to prepare big batches of homemade Chex mix? Whip up this easy recipe<\/a> over the weekend and bring it in your lunch box<\/a> throughout the week. Each bite tastes buttery so a scant handful or two will quash your craving without overloading on fat. Photo and recipe: Ali \/ <\/em>Gimme Some Oven<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 9 Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chocolate<\/p>\n

8. The Craving:<\/strong> Something chocolate
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> Use an ice cube tray to make bite-sized chocolate snacks without monopolizing your freezer space. Try covering bananas or strawberries with melted chocolate and freezing them in a tray. (See here for a how-to<\/a>.) You can pop out one or two cubes as a snack when you need a little something sweet. Photo and recipe: Haley \/ <\/em>Cheap Recipe Blog<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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9. The Craving:<\/strong> Something cake-y
\nYour Snack Hack:<\/strong> Grab your favorite mug and make this chocolate protein mug cake recipe<\/a>. It\u2019s got plenty of chocolaty flavor but won\u2019t leave you with a sugar high since it boasts lots of slow-burning fiber and protein, thanks to plant-based protein powder<\/a>. You probably have all of the simple ingredients at home already, so you won\u2019t even need to run out to the store \u2014 score! Photo and recipe: Lee Hersh \/ <\/em>Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n