25 LOW CALORIE SNACKS

Finding healthy, low calorie, satisfying snacks has been a struggle of mine for years. In my search, I have found some great snacks that are healthy, satisfying, and low in calories. I have put together a list of my low calorie snacks. I usually pick two to three snacks each day, and I often vary my combinations, so I don’t become bored with them. Each snack is 160 calories or less. You can satisfy your cravings between meals with these healthy, low-calorie snacks. Doing so will help you maintain a healthy body weight.

Hummus / Pita / Peas

1.Hummus with Pita and Peas – 3 tablespoons hummus;

1/2 whole-grain pita, cut into pieces; and 1/2 cup pea pods

2.Strawberries with Chocolate Sauce – 1-cup strawberries drizzled with 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

3.Apple and Peanut Butter – 1 medium apple, sliced, with 1-tablespoon peanut butter

4.Caramel Apple – Caramel apple (without nuts)

5.Pumpernickel with Swiss Cheese – 3 slices mini pumpernickel with 1 slice Swiss cheese

6.Oatmeal and Berries – 1 packet low-sugar oatmeal topped with a handful of berries

Chocolate pudding/Graham Cracker Crust

7.Spiced Maple Yogurt – Spiced maple yogurt: 6 ounces plain yogurt, 1-tablespoon maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon

8.Green Tea with Cookie – Unsweetened green tea with 1 oatmeal dark-chocolate cookie, such as TLC by Kashi

9.Granola Bar – 1 trail-mix granola bar

10.Chocolate Pudding – 1 chocolate pudding cup with 1 graham-cracker square crushed and sprinkled on top

11.Cafe Mocha – 12-ounce nonfat cafe mocha (no whipped cream)

12.Tomato Juice and Cheese – 8-ounce V8 juice with 1 piece of string cheese

Oatmeal & Berries

13.Chips and Dip – 2 tablespoons low-fat spicy bean dip and 18 baked tortilla chips

14.Crackers with Honey Soy-Nut Butter – 4 whole-grain crackers with 1-tablespoon honey soy-nut butter

15.Oranges with Walnuts – 4-ounce mandarin-orange cup topped with 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

16.Chocolate-Covered Soy Nuts – 1/4 cup chocolate-covered soy nuts

17.Apple and Cheese - 1 small apple, 1 ounce Brie

18.Chips and Guacamole – 6 tortilla chips, 1/6 avocado, 3 tablespoons salsa
19.Strawberries and Cream – 2 cups sliced strawberries, 6 tablespoons whipped-cream topping
20.Pudding with Cherries – 4 ounces low-fat vanilla pudding cup, 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened cherries, thawed

21.Coffee and Cookies – 2 whole-grain fig cookies, 12 ounces coffee, 1 teaspoon sugar

22.Cereal and Yogurt – 6 ounces light vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup whole-grain cereal

23.Cheese and Crackers – 1/4-cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, 6 whole-grain crackers