Dieting can sometimes make your stomach feel uncomfortable because you're super hungry and want to eat a lot.
Honestly, feeling hungry while dieting is totally normal if you're cutting down on calories to hit your goal. But what if your diet is more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
Dieting isn't just about losing weight; it's also about staying healthy by giving your body the right nutrients every day. The stuff you eat and drink keeps you feeling good and helps you avoid getting sick. It's like giving your body a little boost.
You don't want to mess up your diet with a bunch of calories from food that doesn't have much nutrition, right? We all want to eat a lot without gaining weight or getting sick. Can you do that?
Recipes List of Low Calories Snacks
Imagine being able to eat a lot and feel satisfied, and even when you're hungry, you can still snack on healthy and nutritious foods all day. Here's a list of recipes you can make for tasty snacks.
1. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter
- Ingredients: 1 medium apple, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon
- Instructions: Slice the apple and spread each slice with peanut butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Calories: Approximately 210
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
2. Greek Yogurt with Berries
- Ingredients: 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed berries, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, a sprinkle of chia seeds
- Instructions: Top the yogurt with berries, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and a sprinkle of chia seeds.
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
3. Cucumber and Hummus Bites
- Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup hummus, a sprinkle of paprika and chopped fresh parsley
- Instructions: Slice the cucumber and use each slice as a base for hummus. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
- Calories: Approximately 100
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
4. Roasted Chickpeas
- Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt
- Instructions: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Toss with olive oil and spices. Roast at 400°F for 30 minutes.
- Calories: Approximately 190
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
5. Baby Carrots with Hummus
- Ingredients: 1 cup baby carrots, 1/4 cup hummus, a sprinkle of cumin and chopped cilantro
- Instructions: Enjoy carrots with hummus for dipping. Sprinkle hummus with cumin and cilantro.
- Calories: Approximately 150
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
6. Kale Chips
- Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder
- Instructions: Tear kale into bite-sized pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Calories: Approximately 100
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
7. Fruit Salad
- Ingredients: 1 cup mixed fruits (e.g., berries, melon, grapes), a squeeze of lime juice
- Instructions: Combine your favorite fruits in a bowl. Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.
- Calories: Approximately 100
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
8. Smoothie
- Ingredients: 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup frozen fruit, 1/2 cup non-fat milk, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Calories: Approximately 200
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
9. Dark Chocolate
- Ingredients: 1 ounce dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), a sprinkle of sea salt
- Instructions: Enjoy in moderation. Sprinkle with sea salt to enhance the flavor.
- Calories: Approximately 170
- Prep Time: Minimal
10. Veggies and Dip
- Ingredients: 1 cup raw vegetables (carrots, celery, bell peppers, broccoli), 1/4 cup low-fat dip (ranch with dill, hummus with paprika and lemon zest, Greek yogurt dip with garlic and herbs)
- Instructions: Chop veggies and serve with your favorite flavorful dip.
- Calories: Approximately 100-150
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
11. Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
- Ingredients: 1 tomato, 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper
- Instructions: Slice tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Add fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Calories: Approximately 150
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
12. Steamed Broccoli with Lemon
- Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper flakes
- Instructions: Steam broccoli until tender. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
- Calories: Approximately 50
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
13. Protein Shake
- Ingredients: 1 scoop protein powder (chocolate or vanilla), 1 cup non-fat milk or water, 1/2 cup fruit (berries or banana), 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or cocoa powder
- Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth. Add cinnamon to berry shakes and cocoa powder to chocolate shakes.
- Calories: Approximately 150-200
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
14. Cucumber Bites with Cottage Cheese
- Ingredients: 1 cucumber, 1/4 cup cottage cheese, chives, dill, salt and pepper
- Instructions: Slice cucumber and top with cottage cheese, chopped chives and dill.
- Calories: Approximately 100
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
15. Mini Omelet
- Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 tablespoon chopped vegetables (onions, peppers, spinach), 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, salt, pepper, herbs (like oregano or thyme)
- Instructions: Whisk egg and vegetables with salt, pepper, and herbs. Cook in a small pan until set. Top with cheese.
- Calories: Approximately 150
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
16. Roasted Sweet Potato
- Ingredients: 1 small sweet potato, olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon
- Instructions: Drizzle sweet potato with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Bake or microwave until tender.
- Calories: Approximately 110
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (baking) or 10 minutes (microwaving)
17. Chia Seed Pudding
- Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 cup non-fat milk, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup berries, vanilla extract
- Instructions: Combine chia seeds, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with berries before serving.
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
18. Bell Pepper with Egg Salad
- Ingredients: 1 bell pepper, 1/4 cup egg salad (made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and chopped chives)
- Instructions: Fill bell pepper halves with egg salad.
- Calories: Approximately 120
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
19. Celery Sticks with Cream Cheese
- Ingredients: 4 celery sticks, 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning
- Instructions: Fill the celery sticks with cream cheese and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.
- Calories: Approximately 100
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
20. Pear Slices with Cheese
- Ingredients: 1 pear, 1 ounce low-fat cheese (like Gruyère or sharp cheddar), a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of black pepper
- Instructions: Slice the pear and serve with cheese. Drizzle with honey and add a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Calories: Approximately 150
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
The Joy Line
Now you can enjoy low-calorie snacks to hit your daily calorie goals. Since they're low in calories, you don't have to worry about eating them while you're on a diet—they won't make a big difference in weight gain.
Actually, these healthy snacks will give you the nutrients you need without any stress.
Just make sure to watch your daily calories! Don't go over unless you're trying to gain weight.