We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count
over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the
calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal. These flavorful, low-calorie
treats can please any palate while still leaving room for dinner.
Sweet Snacks
1. Chocolate Banana
½ frozen banana dipped in 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips, melted
2. Frozen Grapes
28 grapes (about 1 scant cup), placed in the freezer for 2+ hours
3. Honeyed Yogurt
½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 1 dash cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey
4. Mini PB&F
1 Fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter
5. Spiced Orange
1 medium orange, sprinkled with cinnamon
6. Grilled Pineapple
2 ¼-inch thick pineapple rounds (3 ½-inch diameter), grilled (or sautéed) for 2 minutes or until golden
7. Berries ‘n’ Cream
1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons whipped topping
8. Stuffed Figs
3 small dried figs stuffed with 1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta and sprinkled with cinnamon
9. Nuts 'n’ Berries
2/3 cup blueberries sprinkled with 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
10. Dark Chocolate
½ ounce (about 1 block or 3 squares)
11. Nut-Stuffed Date
1 medjool date filled with 1 teaspoon natural unsalted almond butter
12. Chocolate Milk
6 ounces skim milk mixed with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup
13. Cinnamon Applesauce
1 cup unsweetened applesauce, sprinkled with cinnamon
14. Citrus-Berry Salad
1
cup mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or
blackberries) tossed with 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
15. Maple-Pumpkin Yogurt
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt (go Greek for extra protein) mixed with 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon maple syrup
16. Chocolate Pudding
1 4-ounce container fat-free pudding
17. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
7 strawberries dipped in 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted
18. Tropical Juice Smoothie
¼ cup each 100-percent pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice
19. Vanilla and Banana Smoothie
1/3 cup sliced banana, ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt, and 1 handful ice, blended until smooth
20. M.Y.O. Banana Chips
1 sliced small banana dipped in lemon juice and baked
21. Baked Apple
1 small apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 sprinkle cinnamon, baked until tender
22. Fruity Waffles
1 toasted Kashi 7-Grain Waffle topped with ¼ cup mixed berries
23. Skinny S’more
2 graham cracker squares with 8 roasted miniature marshmallows and 1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips
24. Cinnamon Graham Crackers and Peanut Butter
2 graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter, sprinkled with cinnamon
25. Cereal and Milk
2/3 cup crisped rice cereal with 1/3 cup skim milk
26. Milk and Cookies
5 animal crackers with ½ cup skim milk
27. Warm Spiced Cider
6 ounces apple cider, sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, warmed
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Originally posted December 2012. Updated July 2015.
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