Healthy snacks can also be your best friends when trying to lose weight, as they help you control your appetite and cravings and give you energy. However, not all snacks are created equal — and some may even derail your weight loss goals with added sugars, unnecessary calories, or less-than-satiating ingredients. What about some nutrient-dense, filling, and delicious snack options that promote weight loss and provide nutrients such as important vitamins, minerals, and even fiber? Here, we’ll take a look at 10 such options.
These healthy snack options are perfect if you are on a slimming diet without losing the taste (yes, you read that right). It is an easy option to prepare and we can consume it immediately. Now let us see them one by one.
1. Apple Slices & Almond Butter
Rich in fiber, primarily present in the skin, apples assist digestive health and provide a prolonged sensation of satiety. Almond butter and apple slices offer a flat-out great mix of natural sugars, protein, and healthy fats. This savory snack is very simple to make and great for snacking on the go. Pairing those grams of fiber with protein means your blood sugar is less likely to crash an hour after your last snack.
Here is how to prepare it:
A sliced medium apple pimped out with almond butter (1-2 tablespoons) How to make it: Slice the apple, and spread the almond butter over the apple slices Calories: about 180-200 calories
2. Hummus with Veggie Sticks:
Chickpeas, Hummus: Full of protein, fiber and healthy fats that are, quite literally filling. By combining it with raw veggies such as carrot, bell pepper or cucumber sticks it makes a great nutritious snack of vitamins, trace elements and anti-oxidants! Also calorie deficit in this snack that is excellent for weight loss. And then you have the crunchiness (and flavor!) from the veggies combined with the creaminess & savoriness of the hummus.
Here is how to prepare it:
Dip two to three tablespoons of hummus with a cup of veggie sticks. These snacks are around 150-180 calories and are great as an afternoon snack.
3. Hard-Boiled Eggs:
Eggs are very nutritious; and full of top-quality proteins, fats, and vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and B12. Finally, hard-boiled eggs are convenient because they can be prepared ahead of time and taken on the run as a snack. ( The protein and fat in eggs also help you feel less hungry, which makes it easier to control portion sizes at your next meal.
What to Do With It:
If you boil two eggs and sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top Around two eggs are about 140 calories in this munchie.
4. Cottage cheese and pineapple or other fruit:
This includes cottage cheese, which is high in protein, especially casein, which chefs howl and make you feel fuller. Plus it is a phenomenal calcium source necessary for bone health. A few drops of pineapple or fruit supplements its herbal flavor with fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. They pair together to make a filling low-calorie clean meal without contributing any additional calories.
Here is how to prepare it:
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese blended with ¼ cup shredded pineapple or nuts makes a one-hundred-fifty calorie full meal.
5. Whole Grain Crackers with Avocado:
Avocado is a high in healthy monounsaturated acids and fiber (2, 3, 4), both of which help you to feel full. Fiber and complex carbs from whole-grain crackers will help keep blood sugar stable. A creamy yet rich meal along with whole-grain crackers, both nutritious and tasty, these snacks bring together buttery avocado and crunchy crackers.
Here is how to prepare it:
Mash ¼ avocado, and spread over 4–5 whole-grain crackers Containing about 150 calories, it gives you a hit of heart-healthy fats, fiber, and nutrients.
6. Berry Almond Milk Chia Pudding:
Chia seeds are also a tiny superfood packed with fiber, omega-3 fats, and protein. They expand in liquid and when cooked to a custard consistency that is it both sonically and texturally satisfying. Almond milk provides creaminess without additional calories and berries add antioxidants and natural sweeteners. Perfect for the sweet tooth in you, this snack is great for Weight Watchers.
Here is how to prepare it:
Combine 1 tbsp of chia seeds with ½ cup of almond milk and leave it for 15-20 mins or overnight. Add some berries on top for a 120-150 calorie snack.
7. Air-popped Popcorn:
Without all the butter, oil, or other toppings, popcorn can actually be a healthy and filling snack. With its high fiber content, it helps with feeling full, and air-popping keeps it light and whole-grain. It can also tame the need for some crunch or a salty flavor without sending you off track with regard to your weight loss goals.
Here is how to prepare it:
Air-pop about 3 cups popcorn, then sprinkle with a bit of salt or top with favorite herbs It is about 90–100 calories so a guilt-free snacking option. calories.
8. Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery Sticks:
Celery sticks have high-water and low-calorie characteristics which make them an excellent option paired with a little cream cheese to give them a little creaminess. The fat from cream cheese balances the washboard of this refreshing, crunchy, and hydrating snack;’s near-zero calorie density and makes it awfully filling for figure watchers.
Here is how to prepare it:
Tug 1-2 tablespoons cream cheese on several amends. This snack is ~100-120 calories and provides a nice balance of fiber and fat.
9. Edamame:
Young soybeans, or edamame, are full of plant protein, fiber, and vitamins. They are inherently low-calorie and added-sugar-free, a quick win for the weight-conscious snack consumer. They are also mild and delicious, and a sprinkle of salt is all they need to be tasty either hot or cold.
Here is how to prepare it:
Cook 1 cup of edamame with a pinch of sea salt. Providing approximately 120 calories, the rich, salty taste of this snack can be as satisfying as it is nourishing.
10. Greek Yogurt with Berries and Nuts:
Greek yogurt is one of the protein heavyweights, cramming as much as 15–20 grams of protein into a serving —almost twice that of regular yogurt (4, 5). This large measure of protein may essentially keep you feeling full for longer and help keep you away from snacking on much less wholesome meals later in the day. Add in some berries — strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries — and you pour in fiber and antioxidants, plus a bit of natural sweetness. Add in some crunch and healthy fat via nuts — think almonds or walnuts — to further bump fullness.
Here is how to prepare it:
Combine together 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup mixed berries, and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts; for a healthy, tasty 200- to 250-calorie snack.
Conclusion:
Added to a proper meal, these snacks can make the weight loss process easier and more pleasant. Just keep in mind that losing weight does not mean you have to eat less, you should eat properly with a healthy lifestyle in order to live that life permanently. Happy snacking and I wish you to enjoy your journey to healthier snacking!