Looking for savory snack ideas that go beyond a plain bowl of chips? Cheesy pinwheels, seasoned popcorn and little veggie cups give you plenty to choose from.
There are simple serving ideas here alongside baked snacks worth saving for your next get-together.
You can keep things simple or put together a whole platter. Most of these pictures lean savory, with fruit turtles, sweet-looking dusted pretzel bites and mixed rice cake toppings included as extras.
Pick the ones that suit your snack mood!
Snack Ideas Worth Saving
honey paprika chickpeas
We’re starting off strong with these honey paprika chickpeas. I love the reddish seasoning and chopped green herbs scattered over the bowl.
The browned patches on the chickpeas look especially good.
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For your own snack spread, try serving a small bowl alongside crackers rather than making a whole platter.
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seed-speckled popcorn
Don’t want to go all out and want something super simple? This bowl of popcorn is a lovely place to start.
Black and pale seeds are scattered through it, with more seasoning sitting beside the bowl.
Try an everything-bagel-style seasoning if you want a similar speckled finish.
golden parmesan crisps
How good do these Parmesan crisps look? The thin golden rounds have little holes throughout and uneven, browned edges.
Keep yours plain like the stack at the top, or try a seeded topping inspired by the ones below. I’d put both versions on the same plate.
pretzel and cracker mix
This is one of my favorite bowls on the list. There’s a little bit of everything, from twisted pretzels to orange crackers and woven cereal squares.
The green seasoning flecks bring the whole mix together visually. Use a big bowl like this if you’re setting out a snack to share.
kiwi and grape turtles
How adorable are these little turtles? Kiwi slices make the shells while green grapes form the heads and feet.
Those tiny dark eyes are such a cute detail.
This picture is a sweet fruit idea rather than a savory snack, so save it as an extra for a mixed snack platter.
loaded deviled eggs
If you love deviled eggs with plenty on top, this one is for you. The yellow filling is piled high with bacon pieces, chopped chives and a dusting of red seasoning.
I especially love the long white platter. Arrange your eggs in rows like these so the toppings stay on show.
lime and chili edamame
Want something a little different from another bowl of chips? This edamame idea pairs the green pods with lime juice, Tajín and salt, as listed in the picture.
The reddish seasoning looks so pretty against the green. Set out an empty bowl beside yours for the discarded pods.
cheesy pizza pinwheels
I am obsessed with these pizza pinwheels. The pepperoni follows the dough spirals, with browned cheese across the tops and little green herb flecks.
If you want to add something alongside them, a small bowl of pizza sauce would be a lovely dipping option.
seaweed with seeds and almonds
This is a fun change from the cheesy snacks above. Dark seaweed pieces are covered with pale seeds and sliced almonds, with the green edges still showing.
I love how they’re standing up in the little white bowl. Try the same arrangement instead of laying everything flat on a plate.
individual hummus cups
How cute is this way to serve hummus and veggies? Each clear cup holds a layer of hummus with colorful vegetable sticks standing upright.
The tomato skewers are my favorite part.
Use small cups for your own spread so everyone can take a portion without gathering around one dip bowl.
cheesy garlic breadsticks
Calling all garlic bread fans, this one is worth saving. These breadsticks have a thick-looking layer of melted cheese, golden patches and chopped herbs scattered over the top.
I’d keep the serving plate simple here. Those browned cheese edges don’t need much else around them.
golden zucchini rounds
These zucchini rounds may just be one of my favorites here. I love the dark green rims against the golden coating and pale grated topping.
For a serving variation, add a little bowl of your favorite savory dip beside the plate. Keep it separate so you can dip each round as you go.
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chips with peppers and cured meat
Why stop at plain chips when you could try a plate like this? Golden chips are piled high with folds of pink cured meat and whole yellow-green peppers.
Long picks stick out of several peppers, with seasoning scattered over the plate. I’d bring this out with small tongs for picking up the toppings.
quesadilla wedges and salsa
Don’t want a long list of toppings? No problem!
These quesadilla wedges keep things simple with golden-brown tortillas and orange cheese showing at the edges.
Arrange them in overlapping rows, then tuck a bowl of salsa at one end like the platter here.
golden pretzel bites
How cute are these little pretzel bites? The picture labels them as buttery soft pretzel bites, with deep golden surfaces and a generous white dusting across the tops.
The dusting looks sweet, though the picture doesn’t identify it. For a savory variation, I’d leave that topping off and serve plain pretzel bites with mustard or a cheese dip.
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tomato and mozzarella stacks
I love these little stacks of white mozzarella, red tomatoes and green basil. The dark glaze runs down the sides onto the serving board.
Keep the looped picks if you’re trying a similar arrangement. They’re a pretty little detail without adding another decoration.
kale chip inspiration
If you’re looking for a vegetable snack idea, save this kale chip ingredient spread. The picture shows curly kale alongside labeled olive oil, black pepper, sea salt and vegan Parmesan cheese.
This is the ingredient setup rather than a finished batch. Use it as inspiration for the seasoning combination, not as a guide to cooking time.
herb-topped savory rolls
Here’s another spiral snack, but this one has a different look from the pizza pinwheels above. The rolls sit close together with glossy golden tops, pink filling peeking through and chopped herbs all over.
I especially love those tall little swirls in the middle. Serve a few on a small plate if you don’t need the whole tray.
little pepper carrots
OMG, how adorable are these carrot-shaped snacks? Orange pepper halves hold a white, herb-speckled filling, with feathery green sprigs tucked into the wider ends.
Keep that arrangement if you want the same carrot effect. A herbed cream cheese would be one filling option to try.
rice cakes with toppings
Last but definitely not least, we have these topped rice cakes. For the savory option, follow the cream cheese and everything-bagel seasoning combination at the bottom left.
The other two show Nutella and peanut butter, so this image mixes savory and sweet ideas. Fruit is suggested in the labels but isn’t pictured on the rice cakes.