Snack time is often the little indulgent moment we all look forward to, both kids and adults! After a day at school or work, or simply to take a small break in the afternoon, nothing beats a good homemade snack recipe. Cookies just out of the oven, a soft cake, muffins, pancakes, crêpes… The possibilities are numerous for treating yourself with simple, tasty preparations.
And you don’t need to be a pastry expert to make a homemade snack, rest assured! With a few everyday ingredients and easy-to-make recipes, you can quickly whip up delicious little cakes. It’s also a good way to vary the pleasures, to cook as a family, and to know exactly what you’re putting on your plate.
Looking for an easy and quick snack idea for kids? A homemade recipe to prepare for the weekend? Or simply a treat to accompany tea or coffee? We have selected 20 easy homemade snack recipes, with options for chocolate lovers as well as fruit lovers, all more fluffy and comforting than the last!
Cookies, muffins, brownies, madeleines, pancakes, waffles or crêpes: this selection brings together recipes accessible to all levels of cooking, without needing special equipment. Some are ready in 30 minutes, while others can be prepared in advance and kept for several days. Enough to always have a good homemade snack idea on hand!
Chewy chocolate chip cookies
A timeless classic for snack time, the homemade cookie is a safe bet for both little ones and grown-up gourmets. This version with chocolate chips is particularly easy to make and guarantees cookies that are soft in the center and slightly crispy around the edges, perfect for a comforting moment. The recipe is simple and ready in just a few minutes of baking!
Sugar-free chocolate cake
For an easy-to-make chocolate snack, this no-added-sugar chocolate cake is an excellent option. With few ingredients and less than 30 minutes of preparation and baking, this moist cake can easily become a staple recipe for tea time at home.
Nutella-filled muffins
Muffins are perfect for obtaining several individual portions in advance. This version filled with Nutella promises a very indulgent core and an ultra-soft texture, all in under 30 minutes. An ideal recipe for an express homemade snack, to vary with a jam center for a fruity touch!
Yogurt pancakes
Want a quick snack without multiplying the ingredients? These yogurt pancakes are made with only 4 ingredients and in 5 minutes flat! Soft and easy to customize, they can be served plain, with fruit, honey, jam, caramel, or melted chocolate.
Easy and quick chocolate brownie
Impossible to talk about a homemade snack without mentioning the brownie! This chocolate recipe is really very simple and yields a fudgy brownie in 30 minutes total (even the cleanup). Walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans or chocolate chips can also be added to bring crunch to the tasting.
Easy and quick madeleines
Madeleines are among the great classics of snacks that instantly take us back to childhood. With this easy and quick recipe, you get soft madeleines in just a few steps and you can flavor them endlessly with vanilla, lemon, almond, or even a bit of chocolate.
Apple and cinnamon muffins
With their soft texture and melting pieces of apples, these muffins are perfect for a comforting homemade snack. Cinnamon adds a warm note to this easy-to-make recipe that uses simple and affordable ingredients. The muffins can be enjoyed as a snack or for breakfast.
Crispy cookies with chocolate and hazelnuts
To mix things up from classic cookies, go for this generous version with chocolate and hazelnuts! These homemade biscuits are easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and combine the crunch of roasted hazelnuts with the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, for a very indulgent sweet break.
Chocolate and banana cake
Do you have ripe bananas lying around in your fruit basket? Do not throw them away and turn them into a delicious chocolate banana cake! Very moist and easy to prepare, it makes an excellent anti-waste homemade snack idea, while delighting the whole family.
Express waffles
Waffles are another reliable option for a cozy snack. This express recipe makes it easy to prepare homemade waffles in a few minutes, with a batter that can be made in a blender to save even more time! Then just add powdered sugar, melted chocolate, fresh fruit, whipped cream, or spread before devouring.
Apple pancakes
For a fruity and original version of pancakes, this recipe hides generous slices of apples in a fluffy pancake batter. Easy to prepare in about twenty minutes, they are perfect for a delicious homemade snack with a drizzle of caramel, but also for a Sunday brunch.
Soft muffins with white chocolate and raspberries
White chocolate and raspberries form a very indulgent duo, especially in these easy-to-make muffins! Ready in under 30 minutes, they combine the softness of the muffin with the sweetness of white chocolate and the slightly tart freshness of red berries. An utterly addictive treat!
Giant chocolate chip cookie
Why make several small cookies when you can make one huge one to share (or not)? This giant cookie combines crispy edges with a soft, melt-in-the-center heart in about 30 minutes. It makes for an original and generous homemade snack idea to share with the family.
Vanilla-soft crepes
Crepes are probably one of the most essential recipes for improvising a snack at home. This soft vanilla version is easy to prepare and can be served with powdered sugar, jam, spread, fruit, or melted chocolate. Everyone can thus build their own favorite crepe!
Three-chocolate cookies
For chocolate lovers, it’s hard to be more indulgent than these three-chocolate cookies! The recipe is easy and ready in under 20 minutes, making it an excellent option when you want a quick-to-make snack at the last minute.
Pears and chocolate muffins
Pears bring a fruity and melting touch to these chocolate muffins. Easy to prepare and cooked in about twenty minutes in the oven or even in the air fryer, they are perfect for a delicious homemade snack with simple pantry ingredients and a fruit.
Easy and quick banana pancakes
Very ripe bananas can easily be transformed into delicious recipes like these pancakes! This express version lets you enjoy a tasty snack while avoiding wasting your overripe fruit. Then just choose your favorite topping among fresh fruit, chocolate, honey, maple syrup, or salted caramel.
Chocolate chip madeleines
Classic madeleines take on an even more indulgent twist thanks to chocolate chips! Very easy to prepare, these soft little bites are ideal for a snack or coffee break and can easily be prepared in advance to have a homemade treat on hand.
Oven-baked donuts with chocolate glaze
For a snack that breaks away from traditional cakes, muffins, and cookies, try homemade donuts! This oven-baked version avoids frying and guarantees soft donuts covered with a molten chocolate glaze. An easy recipe that should particularly please the little ones.
Caramel-filled cookies
We finish our selection of homemade snacks with a very nostalgic recipe: caramel-filled cookies. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside with a molten center, these homemade biscuits are perfect for treating yourself with an ultra-indulgent note. And the recipe comes together easily with a few pantry ingredients!
