Is there a way to watch movies without snacking? If there is, I haven’t found it yet.
Do you also love snuggling up and having a snack with your movie? Me too. That’s why I rounded up a whole bunch of healthy movie night snacks that won’t make you feel like you are being good at all.
Air Popped Popcorn.
Is there anything more iconic than popcorn and a movie? It’s the perfect movie snack, but that microwave popcorn (with extra,theater-style butter) is full of calories and fat.
That doesn’t mean you have to give up your popcorn, and it doesn’t have to be bland at all.
I love plain air-popped popcorn, but I also love to season it up. So here are some different, healthy ways you can have popcorn.
You do not even need an air popper for this kid-friendly popcorn mix. It is naturally gluten-free. While it uses a more sweet breakfast cereal, it’s only used for sprinkles and can be easily omitted if you are trying to cut added sugar.
Have you ever had spicy popcorn? If you have given up chips, these really hit the spot when I want some spicy chips. The crunch and flavor are perfect. You can make this ahead and have a big batch for a couple of movie nights.
This post contains the recipes for four different recipes that have all been winners in my books. The Smoky BBQ is deep and rich in flavor with just a hint of spice. You could also try the Parmesan Garlic, which is great on popcorn and pasta and pizza.
If you are looking for a sweet snack, the cinnamon and sugar one is perfect, even if it is a little bit on the less healthy side. The Peanut Butter popcorn seasoning is surprisingly good!
Sugar-Free Sweet and Salty Popcorn
You can skip all the sugar in this popcorn recipe by using agave. This recipe is best served warm, so make it right before streaming your movie. If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it with a little more vegan butter.
Keto-Friendly “Popcorn”
Don’t think I have forgotten you, my Keto and Low Carb friends! This Keto-friendly “popcorn” uses meringue for the popcorn base. I think that is super creative! This recipe takes only four ingredients and is easy to put together. You do need either a hand mixer or a stand mixer. You could even use the popcorn flavoring from above to take it to the next level.
Chip Alternatives.
If popcorn isn’t your thing, but you still want something crunchy, these chip alternatives will be a perfect healthy snack for your movie night.
This list includes chip dupes, pretzels, cheese straws, roasted chickpeas, and feta dip. Of course, it isn’t all chips, but they all satisfy that crunchy, savory craving that you usually reach for chips to satisfy.
Gluten-Free Vegan Doritos Dupes
I love this copycat recipe because it is easy and healthy. If you are looking for a vegan alternative to Nacho Cheese Doritos, this recipe is for you. The flavor is right on the money, and it is baked instead of fried.
These are perfect if you are doing Keto or trying to cut carbs. These thinly sliced zucchini crisp up absolutely perfect without any additional breading. Try the savory popcorn seasonings like the parmesan and garlic on these. They are perfect together.
These sweet potato chips as a healthy movie snack are a real crowd-pleaser. They are Keto-friendly, but they are also whole 30, paleo, and vegan! They are great for even the thick salsas and dips.
Veggie Straws are great, but these Cheese Straws are so light and buttery that they are a great savory snack for movie nights. The chili powder and black pepper give them just the right amount of kick.
These do contain flour. If you are low carb or Keto, you need to give these a skip. But you might be able to replace regular flour with almond flour.
You can bake these Honey Mustard Pretzels in an oven, or for extra flavor, you can smoke them with a pellet smoker. These things are so addicting! Definitely extra yummy for your salty, crunchy movie night craving.
If french fries are more your craving, try these sweet potato fries that you can make in your air fryer. They are already healthier than their deep-fried, white potato cousins. Try out different seasonings to give you another flavored sweet potato fry. These are best served fresh.
This feta dip is to die for. The grown-up dip of your dreams is with feta, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. It is so yummy and melty.
Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are for so much more than hummus. These are great for peanut snackers and other people who love crunchy snacks.
They are so simple. You just put chickpeas in the oven to roast, then right before they are done, pull them out and toss them with the seasoning.
It takes almost no prep time, and this snack is great to make ahead of time.
Sweets.
Are you more of an ice cream and sweets movie snacker? Don’t worry. I haven’t forgotten you!
I rounded up some killer, healthy sweet snacks perfect for any movie night, but especially a stay-at-home date night!
Chocolate chip cookies that are healthy? Say less.
I love how soft and chewy these cookies are while still being paleo. They are also vegan, grain-free, and gluten-free!
Jennifer at A Sweet Alternative has even given you tips to make this nut-free if you have any allergies.
Movie night with the kids means loading up on sweets? It doesn’t have to be that way.
These fruit kabobs are sweet and super cute. You can prepare these cute snacks early and serve them at your movie night with your kids.
Are you looking to up your protein? These protein-packed balls will satisfy your craving, especially if you are looking for some chocolate.
They are a no-bake snack, which makes them an automatic winner in my books.
No-Bake Healthy Chocolate Chip Blondies
Another no-bake chocolatey treat for you is these sweet blondies. If you have a sweet tooth, these are perfect.
You can pair these with some fresh berries for the perfect movie treat. I think these are so easy to make, and they are the perfect amount of chocolate without being overpowering.
Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries and Chocolate
I couldn’t end this list without including a frozen treat. I am all about easy-to-make recipes, and this one is super simple.
You can exchange your yogurt with Greek yogurt to increase the protein if you choose. No one will ever notice the difference.
It is such a light dessert that it won’t leave you feeling anything other than refreshed, and that sweet tooth will definitely be solved.
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Final thoughts.
Eating healthy and having yummy movie night treats do not have to be opposites. I hope this list of treats covers all your movie night munchies, including crunchy, sweet, savory, and salty.
You can’t beat these healthy movie night snacks!
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We haven’t found a way either. I will be trying the air fryer chips as soon as my air fryer comes in! I
I love my air fryer so much!
I love, love, love snacking. Life would be so boring without snacks. Thank you for the inspiring ideas 🙂
These are great tips! We have a movie night every week so I’ll be trying some of these ideas out with the family!
Reading this made me hungry! The food sounds so delicious and tasty with the added benefit of being healthy! Can’t wait to try some of these out!
I don’t see Airheads anywhere on this list. 🙂 Great ideas. I hate that we fill our kids with crap every time they go to the movies.
Snacking in between movies is a great part of movie night. Your list will surely help to make the movie night more interesting.
That looks like such great options. We would probably love some of those fantastic options for snacks.
I absolutely love this post! We do a lot of movie nights in my house, and healthy snacks are important to us! My daughter loves anything involving fruit or popcorn.
Those are some great selections of healthy snacks to choose from and will definitely be trying some out for sure.
I just ate kettle corn! I should have consulted this list for healthier options first. Ah! Maybe next time…
I totally love this idea. I love eating while watching a movie, but I was always conscious of the saturated fat, and sugar in those things! This is something I definitely want to try.
We watch a lot of movies. And these are perfect for us. Thanks for sharing.
These are some great suggestions snacking in the evening is always the worst for me definitely will be trying a few of these
Omg I love snacking while watching movies! So guilty of over eating snacks I wouldn’t normally eat
I love these ideas! I eat way too many Doritos so I’ll have to check out the Doritos recipe! And popcorn is one of my favorites too so I’ll have to check out those variations. Thank you for sharing!
Oh these sound delicious! I have an airfryer so I’ll try some of these ideas. Thanks
Popcorn is our number choice for snack when it’s a movie night. It’s easy to make and just so fun to eat. I am also a fan of air fryer chips and would love to make zucchini or sweet potato ones. I bet they won’t even last through the cooking process! 🙂
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These are such great ideas! I LOVE to snack when I watch movies, so having something that’s not junk is perfect for me.
We tend to eat too much junk on our movie nights so these are all great ideas. Also, all the snacks look so delicious, the kids won’t miss the sugary snacks I usually provide.
Yum! These healthy movie snacks sound so good. I’m going to make some sweet potato chips for our next movie night.
I am a sucker for chips when I am looking for something to munch on. I love Doritos so will have to try the healthier version you have listed.
These are great snack ideas! Lately we’ve tried to pop our pop corn on the stove or air pop and we love it! Especially since some of the microwave pop corn is so bad for you! We can wait to try some of your veggie recommendations next!
Wonderful tips and list!
and given now the movies are always 2.5 hours+ long…… I will for sure need some keto-friendly popcorn.
I love this list. I usually buy junk food for movie nights, but now I have a list of healthy ideas. Sweet potato chips will be my new healthy snack for movie night.
I love plain popcorn, just lightly salted. These are great ideas for movie night! When I indulge in movie theater popcorn, I feel gross afterwards!
Oh wow, you have a wonderful list of delicious snacks to eat during a movie night. I love that they are healthy too. The air fryer zucchini chips sound really good and something I’d love to try myself.
You got me wanting to try those Dorito dupes. I’m all about healthy and if it tastes great it’s easier to get the kids all about it too.
Hhhhmmm….thank you for this list (I am definitely keeping it). I am starting with the mustard pretzels! Those must be really lovely!
I need something different than just popcorn for the movie time, and your list is truly helpful.
These are great ideas, even better for those looking for healthy snacks like me.
Ooh! I love the idea of citrus popcorn. It sounds like such a fun play on different tastes for date night!