Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks
You shouldn't have to feel guilty about a between-meal nibble. With these 150-calorie recipes, you'll be able to satisfy your hunger and stay fueled until the next meal.
First up: Spiced nuts are usually baked; this stovetop version speeds up the process. The smoky-spicy snack will store well in an airtight container for several days.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Dip the pretzels, and store in the fridge on a parchment-lined tray up to five days ahead. Set out shortly before serving, but not too far ahead, as the chocolate may melt.
Baked Mozzarella Bites
Serve this quick after-school snack to your kids as an alternative to traditional fried cheesesticks.
Sweet Chipotle Snack Mix
A glass storage jar with a locking lid is the perfect vessel to keep this homemade treat fresh or store individual servings in zip-top bags for quick backpack-friendly snacks.
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Chocolate Hazelnut Bark
Dried cherries and crystallized ginger add a depth of flavor to this simple, four-ingredient chocolate bark. This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth in a delicious way.
Endive Spears with Spicy Goat Cheese
Chocolate-Cherry Biscotti
Vegetable Samosas with Mint Chutney
Rosemary Roasted Almonds
Maple-Chile Popcorn
Roasted Garlic, Poblano, and Red Pepper Guacamole with Homemade Tortilla Chips
Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bundles
Bruschetta with Warm Tomatoes
Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix
Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Dip
Tofu Bites
If you have a sweet tooth, add a teaspoon of honey after cooking for more flavor. This small amount of sugar is worth the trade—it doesn't significantly increase the calories.
Asian Party Mix
Peppered Peanut Brittle
Cinnamon Crisps with Blackberries and Yogurt
This recipe is just as tasty with fresh blueberries or strawberries. If you can't find wonton wrappers, egg roll wrappers work equally well--just cut them into 3 1/2-inch squares.
