25 Super Snacks with 100 calories or less
We understand the challenges it takes to keep off from your favorite snacks during your weight loss journey. Anyway, you really don’t have to live off those snacks, we have made a list of 25 super snacks you can eat that contains 100 calories or less. So you can continue on your journey and reach your goals while still enjoying your favorite snacks. We are going to look at some few of them briefly.
Slow-Churned Ice Cream
Half cup of slow churned ice cream contains less than 100 calories. Churned ice cream contains reduced fats but its creamy texture is still maintained. Basically, slow churned ice cream contains 20mg of cholesterol.
Microwave Popcorn
Popcorn processed in microwave is just the best option when you are looking for large quantity of snacks with little calories that will keep you full. 6 cups of popcorn contains less than 100 calories.
Mini Quesadilla
In order to get low calories from quesadilla, get a corn tortilla and sprinkle grated low-fat cheddar cheese not more than an ounce. Roll in half and microwave for about 20 minutes. This recipe contains 100 calories.
Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe
Cottage cheese contains more of protein which make you stay full for a long time. You can choose to eat it plain or with a fruit like cantaloupe. Both combination never exceeds 100 calories.
Three Crackers with Cheese
Whole grain crackers contains fiber which makes you full. A combination of 3 crackers and a slice of low fat cheese bring it up to 98 calories or less.
Fourteen Almonds
These are great snacks you can’t resist. It contains fiber and protein with no cholesterol which keeps you from hunger. 14 almond nuts won’t exceed 100 calories.
Six Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks
Pretzel are cholesterol free with low sugar and fat. To stay within the 100 calories mark, eat six whole-grain pretzel sticks.
Baked Apple
Sprinkling cinnamon on baked apple provides a delicious snack that tastes like desserts. Baked apple provides the same fibers and vitamins that a fresh one will.
Cheese-Stuffed Pita Pocket
If you are looking for an easy snack, then this is just one option. 1/2 ounce of part-skim ricotta cheese with whole-grain pita pocket is just a perfect combination adding up to not more than 94 calories.
Blueberry Smoothie
Blend 1/3 cup nonfat yogurt together with 2/3 cup frozen blueberries and add ice. This gives a smoothie with about 93 calories. This iced and chilled smoothie slows the rate of drinking. Basically, snacks consumed slowly are more satisfying.
1/3 Cup Edamame
Edamame is a soybean which contains proteins, fibers and iron. This is one of the best snacks you can have as a choice. You can buy Edamame as a canned food ready for consumption.
3/4 Cup Frozen Mango Cubes
You can either choose to prepare it yourself of buy the pre-packaged one. It contains fibers and beta-carotene. ¾ cup contains 90 calories and 60% of your daily requirements of vitamin C.
8 Baby Carrots with Hummus
Carrot is a good source of beta carotene and vitamin A. Hummus will provide the protein. To enjoy this combination, deep 8 baby carrots into about 2 tablespoon of Hummus. You will get not up to 100 calories with this.
Slices of Apple with Peanut Butter
Get ¾ cups of sliced apple and spread unsalted peanut butter on each slice. If you must stay within the 90 calories mark, don’t use more than 2 teaspoons peanut butter.
Yogurt with Sunflower Seeds
For this snack, stir a teaspoon of unsalted sunflower seeds in 1/2 cup of nonfat plain yogurt. This combination doesn’t exceed half gram of saturated fat. It add up to 88 calories.
Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Honey
You really can’t resist this creamy texture snack. Put a teaspoon of honey on 1/2 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt. This sums up to about 84 calories. This snacks feels and tastes like desserts.
Half a Baked Potato with Salsa
Bake half a medium size potato in microwave with the skin to preserve the nutrients. Heap a tablespoon of salsa on it to spice it up. This keep it within the 100 calories mark.
Frozen Yogurt Sandwich
If you love ice-cream, then you can have a feel and taste with Nonfat frozen yogurt. You can find various varieties free from sugar. You can make a sandwich by spreading Nonfat frozen yogurt between two cracker squares.
20 Pistachios
Pistachios is believed to have high fat content, but this is not a problem because pistachios only contains unsaturated fat. Basically eating not more than 20 will keep you within 80 calories.
Frozen Banana Pop
Frozen banana pops are just the best way to add fruit to your diet. Insert Popsicle sticks into half peeled banana and coat each with an ounce of low-fat plain yogurt.
1 Cup Tomato Soup
Tomatoes soup contains disease fighting nutrients. They contain no cholesterol and 1 gram of saturated fat. You can get different varieties of the canned soup. Always check out for amount of calories and sodium.
1 Cup Grapes
Grapes contains water necessary for good living and keeps you hydrated. They also contain fibers, vitamin K and manganese. A cup full of grapes won’t exceed 100 calories.
Smoked Salmon Pinwheel
For this snack, Spread a teaspoon of low-fat cream cheese on a slice of smoked salmon and roll it. Salmon pinwheel is a good source of protein and fatty acids.
One Cup Jicama Sticks and Salsa
Jicama root is a vegetable with low calorie. Slice the Jicama root to a French-fry sized sticks. Prepare further by dipping them into salsa. A cup amounts to just 54 calories.
Not-So-Super Snacks
If you love cereal, then this will just be suitable for you. But try and leave milk out for a better low calorie snack. 1/3 cup dry oat squares cereal has less than 70 calories.
These are some best snacks you can enjoy while maintaining low intake of calories recommended for your body.
