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20+ snacks ready in 15 mins or less

When the urge to snack hits, you don't want to muck around.

Olive oil, sobrassada and honey on toast

Olive oil, sobrassada and honey on toast Source: Rochelle Eagle

It's 9pm and you just can't settle. Dinner was great and all, but you're still craving... something. Something sweet? Savoury? Or in-betweeny (we're looking at you, Japanese fruit sandos)?

Whatever feeling your snack attack is pelting at you, we've got you covered. That's because the world snacks well. From Japanese strawberry sandwiches (trust us, it works) to American fried potato nests to Filipino barbecued banana - there's a snack to satisfy every craving you never knew existed.

The best bit? All of these (reasonably) healthy treats can be pulled together in 15 minutes flat.

Told you we had you sorted!
Japanese fruit sando with strawberries
The slightly sweet Japanese fruit sandwich is the perfect middle-ground between healthy and indulgent. Source: Jessica Thompson
Are you tempted yet? You should be! These taste remarkably like cheesecake, but even better because they are so easy to prepare.
Grilled rockmelon
Fruit salad just got a makeover. Source: Ben Fogarty
A little time under the grill brings out the sweetness in rockmelon. Then you add feta for saltiness, honey for sweetness and ginger and turmeric for balance and there you are, .
Mango and sheep's yoghurt pots
Just as a good mid-morning as they are late at night. Source: Danielle Abou Karam
Another one for the sweet-toothed, these mango yoghurt pots are a good reminder that you don't have to overly complicate the snack. Simple is good.
Cherry almond butter granola bars
There is so much goodness packed into these bars that you could probably skip dinner and still make your five a day. Source: Let's Brunch
These look complicated and time-consuming but are anything but. Throw a whole bunch of stuff into a bowl, mix and flatten into a tray. All done in under 10 minutes. A word of warning, however... this is planned snack territory. You will need to chill the flattened result for a couple of hours. Or you could just eat the unchilled mix out of a bowl with a spoon. No one is looking.
Fat Pocky
This is exactly the kind of snack that pairs well with an On Demand binge. Source: Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw makes these out of breadsticks and chocolate buttons. Oh, and sprinkles. Don't forget the sprinkles.
Bombay street popcorn
A popcorn play on the Indian bar mix known as bhuja or chiwda is as much fun as it is good snacking. Source: Amanda McLauchlan
Popcorn is the king of fast snacking, but you don't have to stick with either salted or plain. Mix it up with some spice, peanuts and currants and you've got yourself a  to call your own.
Banana-cue
Banana-cue served on a skewer is commonly sold by street vendors in the Philippines as a mid-afternoon snack. Source: Adam Liaw
Sure, you could just grab a banana and snack on that, but where's the fun? Or the caramelisation? Sugar does amazing things when , as you're about to find out.
Seaweed egg roll (gim gyeran mari)
Gim gyeran mari makes for excellent portable snacking. Source: Billy Law
Whipping up a seems like the right way to snack. You could pretty much make any kind of omelette in under 15 minutes and be onto a winner.
Fried mozzarella balls (mozzarella fritta)
Bocconcini bursting out of a crisp crumb crust is beyond beautiful. Source: Paola Bacchia
fried equals bliss.
Fried cheese
This snack is not low fat. Source: One World Kitchen
One type of fried cheese is not enough. Especially when this version uses - halloumi. The fact that butter and ouzo have been added is all you need to know about this snack.
Spiralizer fried potatoes
Spiralizing your potatoes makes them extra golden and crunchy. Source: Desiree Nielsen
Got potatoes? Got spiralizer? Make these ! You can fill them with whatever you fancy, including egg or cheese or tomatoes or chocolate. Do try the chocolate!
Chickpea fritters (panelle)
Panelle are said to be a legacy of the Arabic occupancy of Sicily, which makes them even more snacktastic. Source: Paola Bacchia
are a popular street snack in Sicily and they really hit the spot.  Sicilians eat the inside a soft white bread roll, so have a go at that and see what you think.
Korean mung bean pancakes
If you can knock together a plain pancake without setting the house on fire, you got this. Source: Hardie Grant Books / Nikki To
What's a snack list without pancakes? In this case, , which are super simple to make even though they taste superbly complicated.
Olive oil, sobrassada and honey on toast
Sobrassada has an intense flavour that's unforgettable on a slice of toasted crusty white. Source: Rochelle Eagle
Still hungry? Then it's time for toast. Instead of reaching for the Vegemite, try . It's Spain's spreadable salami paste that hits the snack spot like no other.

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Published 5 November 2021 11:22am
Updated 10 November 2021 4:03pm
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