How to Make Lettuce Slices and Romaine Slices More TikTok Viral Snack Ideas

Whether you're hungry or not, browsing TikTok can whet your appetite in surprising ways. While the creator may be best known for his blow-dry tutorials and DIY home makeovers, snacking experts are becoming increasingly common in five-year plans. Between the GRWM videos and Trader Joe's Harvests, there are some of the most creative snack recipes on the internet, with videos tagged #snackideas viewed more than 400 million times.

On TikTok, potato chips are not just the fate of potatoes and pasta, lettuce leaves can also become potato chips with a little magic. What's more, you can add anything from hollowed-out cucumbers to hash browns to the bread and still get the sandwich experience. A few minutes of scrolling will resolve any baker's roadblocks you may be experiencing and inspire you to try things completely outside of your comfort zone using the ingredients you already have.

Among a group of Millennials and Gen Z, 42% said they decide what to eat based on what they find tasty on social media, according to data found by OnePoll, the National Peanut Board. Of this group, 47% said they prefer crunchy snacks — which might explain why so many of the viral snacks on this list have a major crunch factor. The survey also found that 68% of participants noticed an increased interest in snacking during times of anxiety or stress, which could explain why people are seeking out snacks more than ever in the past two years, according to Google Trends Snack ideas.

Here are some of the hottest snack ideas to get you straight into the kitchen.

Apple Nachos

Slice the apples thinly and top with your favorite toppings. Honey, peanut butter, chocolate, and mixed nuts create a crunchy, salty, sweet snack that's easy to whip up with whatever you have.

Slices of lettuce

Slices of lettuce aren't potato chips, but they're a great salad snack to eat with your hands if you're craving salt and vinegar but there's only one head of lettuce in the fridge and you don't have anything interesting in your pantry. Tear open a head of romaine lettuce, season with some vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and start munching on it.

Candy Grapes

Grapes are coated in lemon juice, dipped in sugar and then frozen until hard, turning the grapes into a sweet and sour treat. This is also a great way to extend the shelf life of your grapes if you think you won't be able to finish them before they expire.

pizza toast

Craving homemade pizza but no dough? A piece of toast is enough. Start by buttering both sides of the toast, adding a little truffle oil if you like. Brown the toast on the hot pan, then remove and sprinkle with toppings. Burrata is the most popular cheese for viruses, but you can use any cheese you have. Top with sliced tomatoes seasoned with oil, lemon, salt and pepper and place in the oven until desired meltedness is achieved. Finish with a dollop of your favorite hot pasta sauce.

cucumber boat

The cucumber boat is a versatile container that's perfect for any sandwich star or spread. Just cut the cucumbers in half, scoop out the seeds to make room for the filling, and add tuna salad, cream cheese, deli meats, hummus—whatever sounds good.

Yogurt Bark

You can make your yogurt bark as bold or as simple as you like. Simply spread a thick layer of your favorite yogurt on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with toppings like fruit, nuts, seeds, candies, or pretzels and place in the refrigerator.

spaghetti slices

Pasta doesn't have to be a meal, it can be a popular snack. Cook your favorite noodles. Top with cheese, seasonings and a thin layer of tomato sauce and place them in the air fryer until desired toasted level. You can enjoy them as is or dip them into warm pasta sauce.

banana boat

Swap the ice cream for yogurt and have banana splits for breakfast. Slice the banana vertically and top it with whatever sounds good, like peanut butter, honey, berries, nuts, or chocolate.

baked oats

If regular microwave oats have lost their appeal, try putting them in a baking-safe bowl and adding chocolate, peanut butter, or berries to make a warm, decadent treat out of basic breakfast oats.

Snickers Dates

It's official, dates are no longer boring. They are now the basis for DIY Snickers bars and you will never look at them the same way again. Slit the dates, remove the pits, and fill them with the nut butter of your choice. Next, melt the chocolate chips with a little coconut oil and dip the packed dates in it. Place them on a piece of parchment paper until dry and enjoy.

Baked brie

You can bake a pan of brie and top it with sweet jam, fruit, or a fancier sauce to turn it into a versatile hot sauce.

Hash Brown Toast

Up your toast game with a savory, hearty alternative: frozen hash browns. Warm the patties in the air fryer or on the stove and top with avocado, eggs, or whatever interests you.