This is not your typical snack. It’s healthy, delicious, and feels elevated but takes almost no effort to make.

The dolmas are tangy & savory, the Greek yogurt adds a creamy boost of protein, cucumber brings a fresh crunch, and pita chips tie it all together.

It’s so simple but keeps you full and satisfied (which is the whole goal when it comes to snacks).

With snacks like this, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or boring. Inside our Trader Joe’s Plan, all meals and snacks are like this: balanced, realistic, and enjoyable.

Makes 2 servings
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

Ingredients:

• 1 can Dolmas (vine leaves stuffed with rice)
• 2 Persian cucumbers
• ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 10 Baked Pita Chips

Directions:

1. For each serving, use:
   • ½ container Dolmas
   • 1 cucumber (sliced)
   • 2 tablespoons yogurt
   • 5 pita chips
2. Pack everything together and enjoy when ready to eat.

Why Snacks Matter

A planned afternoon snack isn't about eating more. It's about having a strategy to help reduce:

• 3 p.m. energy crashes
• Arriving at dinner overly hungry
• Temptation to reach for foods that don't support your goals

That's why we include a simple, balanced afternoon snack every day in our meal plans.