Pack These Snacks to Lose Weight

Think snacks are off limits when dieting? Think again. Healthy snacks that have protein and fiber are essential for weight loss to nix cravings and keep hunger at bay. Check out some of our favorite Cooking Light Diet snacks.

First up, we have Pear Slices with Almond Butter

1/2 cup pear slices + 1 tablespoon almond butter

139 Calories

1 peeled, seeded avocado + 2 tablespoons chopped onion + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro + 1/8 teaspoon salt + baked tortilla chips

Combine avocado, onion, cilantro and salt in a food processor; pulse 8 times or until combined. Makes 4 servings (1 serving=1/4 guacamole and 13 chips)

147 Calories 

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½ cup grapes + 1 mini light Swiss cheese wedge

87 Calories

3 tablespoons hummus + 10 baby carrots

110 Calories

2 cups seedless watermelon + 2 tablespoons fresh mint + 1/3 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt

Blend all ingredients together.

142 Calories

¼ cup sliced strawberries + ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt + 1 teaspoon honey

Stir strawberries in yogurt; drizzle with honey.

105 Calories

1 cup 1% chocolate milk

158 Calories

3 apple wedges + 1 dark chocolate square (0.375oz) + 1 teaspoon crushed salted pistachios

Melt chocolate square. Dip apple wedges into chocolate; sprinkle with pistachios.

98 Calories

12 baked tortilla chips + 1/3 reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese + 1 tablespoon each salsa and reduced fat sour cream

Top chips with cheese; broil just until melted. Dollop with salsa and sour cream.

222 Calories

3 cups air-popped popcorn + 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar

Toss popcorn with cinnamon sugar.

107 Calories

3 tablespoons Tzatziki dip (or other Greek yogurt-based dip) + 1 cup mixed raw vegetables (such as baby carrots, broccoli and cauliflower florets, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices) 

86 Calories