The items mentioned in this list of snack ideas are a collection of Indian and western snacks ideal for afternoon tea time hunger. Some of these need no cooking and some do need a quick-cooking step. With so much home cooking load during the quarantine, meal prepping and quick snacks can be the saviors.

Snack Ideas With No Cooking

1. Rusk: Milk rusk with a simple tea needs no cooking and is very filling.
2. Cookies: You can go for rich chocolate chip hand-baked cookies over the packaged ones.
3. Peanuts: Salted peanuts can be had at any time of the day.
4. Chikki: Granola bar as it is called can be a good and healthy option.
5. Protein bar: Dry fruits rich bar can be used during home workouts. It is also good for feeding children who are bored of chocolate.

Snack Ideas With Bread

1. Sponge cake or muffin: My personal favorite. If I have it my way, I would eat simple sponge cakes in every meal.
2. Bread upma: Upma is a simple oil fry dish with some cumin, turmeric, and salt in it. Bread upma is an easy quick fix and is filling too.
3. Toast: Just a no brainer really. I love to put some salad dressing on it in the end.
4. Garlic bread: Not so tough to make one at home. Gives a nice twist to regular bread.
5. Sandwich: It can get faster if you use last night’s leftover vegetable or meat to make the sandwich.

Snack Ideas From Street Food

1. Sprouts bhel: Bhel is such a popular Indian street food. Chop some onions, tomatoes, and sprouts. Sprinkle salt, chat powder and squeeze a lemon on top.
2. Dhokla: You get ready mixes for dhokla to bake just like cakes these days. It could be a great Indian snack to go with some chutney.
3. Veg roll: stuff pita bread with some cooked or fresh cut veggies. Add mayonnaise to bring the mixed veggies together.
4. Nachos: This Mexican dish is a party favorite. Get creative with toppings or go for readily available sauces.
5. Idli: This snack list is incomplete without the mention of the most favorite south Indian snack. Nice puffy idli baked fresh in the morning is always a delight. You should serve it with coconut chutney.

Snack Ideas With Milk

1. Oats: Oats with Milk and nuts are gaining popularity over corn flakes in the current years.
2. Corn flakes: Kids love the crunchy star-shaped or animal-shaped corn flakes that float in milk.
3. Pancake: Dosa or Appam can be the Indian version of pancakes. It can be a rich meal when topped with banana and honey.
4. Smoothie: Fitness freak or not, including fruit and vegetable smoothie in an everyday meal is a really good idea to improve digestion.
5. Omelet: Though I mention this last, I am sure it is the first choice for many. Try adding some milk to your omelet or scrambled egg. You will see how soft and puffy it gets.

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