Low Calorie Snacks
Mindful snacking can have numerous benefits, such as improving daily nutrient intake and sustaining energy throughout the day. Moreover, low-calorie snacks between meals keep extreme hunger at bay. Avoiding extreme hunger is an excellent strategy for choosing healthier foods while out and about, normalizing blood sugar levels, and maintaining a higher metabolic rate. The higher your metabolic rate, the more calories your body burns and the easier it is to get (and stay) trim.
Mindful snacking can have numerous benefits, such as improving daily nutrient intake and sustaining energy throughout the day. Moreover, low-calorie snacks between meals keep extreme hunger at bay. Avoiding extreme hunger is an excellent strategy for choosing healthier foods while out and about, normalizing blood sugar levels, and maintaining a higher metabolic rate. The higher your metabolic rate, the more calories your body burns and the easier it is to get (and stay) trim.
Check out our "tasty ten" low-cal options that are quick and easy to prepare, nutrient-dense, and always have us asking, "is it snack time yet?"
- Healthy Carrot Fries: Crispy, salty, and crunchy, these vitamin-packed fries are a fantastic snack to fuel the day's adventures. These fries can be made in advance and popped into the oven for a short 5 min!
- Everything but the....Celery Snack: Grab celery, the well-loved Everything But The Bagel seasoning, and some soft cheese to whip up this mature twist on a childhood favorite: ants on a log.
- Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas: It's easy to give 'peas a chance', especially if covered in vinegary hot sauce! These roasted chickpeas are low-fat, high-fiber, and completely addicting.
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Bites: Who knew snacking on vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber could be so delicious? For those who prefer extra yumminess, try dipping these savory bites into a low-carb dressing!
- Spiced Edamame: If loving edamame is wrong, we don't want to be right. This spicy version is just as beautiful as it is addicting. Make it a healthy snack or crowd-worthy appetizer. You won't be disappointed!
- Easy Yogurt Bark: Here's a low-calorie snack that is family-friendly and customizable. You can eliminate the sweetening agent (honey) to reduce carbs and play around with toppings to make it your own and keep it interesting.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip: Whether you're looking for a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth or need some more protein-packed snack options, this dip is a winner. Better yet? It's kid-friendly!
- Peanut Butter Whips: Combine peanut butter powder and light cool whip. Freeze it. And wait for a low-cal treat that tastes every bit as delicious as it sounds!
- Chocolate Chia Pudding: This pudding recipe is a "snack of all trades." Eat it for breakfast, as a dessert, or between meals to fuel your body with healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs!
- Vegan Protein Muffin: The muffins that prove you can have it all! They are vegan-friendly, gluten (and oil)-free, and completely delicious.
