Whether you are working toward simply eating healthier or you are watching portions in an effort to drop excess pounds snacks can often be a downfall, so we compiled a list of 10 Easy Low Fat Snacks. We all have times where we aren’t ready for a full meal but our body is telling us we need a little pick me up. It’s easy to reach for the candy bar or chips, but here is a list of healthier options that will satisfy you whether you are craving sweet, salty, hot, cold or even frozen treats. Remember the key to weight loss and health success is to focus on moderation and to always be prepared.
- Frozen Fruit. Melons, Grapes, Berries and even Bananas freeze beautifully and are a satisfying choice for far fewer calories than traditional frozen confections. Frozen fruit also takes longer to eat which allows the time your body needs to fill satisfied with less.
- Low Fat Greek Yogurt with fresh fruit or honey mixed in. The protein and calcium in Greek Yogurt is great nutritionally and buying larger containers of plain or vanilla and adding your own fresh fruit mix in’s make it affordable on almost any budget. Frozen or fresh blueberries are a favorite mix in our house.
- Roasted Tomatoes and Basil. Slice a fresh ripened tomato, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper and fresh basil and put under broiler for 5-6 minutes.
- Homemade Frappuccino. Blend together 1 cup chilled coffee, 1 Cup Ice, ½ Cup Skim Milk, 1 Tablespoon Sugar Substitute and 1 Tablespoon Sugar Free Chocolate or Caramel syrup. Easily substitute a favorite decaffeinated or flavored coffee blend for a different taste.
- Graham Crackers & Peanut Butter. Spread 1 Teaspoon Peanut Butter on 3 Graham Crackers for an easy snack that is high in protein and satisfies the craving for a sweet treat.
- Air Popped Popcorn. Plain, sprinkled with Cumin & Paprika or even a little chili powder air popped popcorn is very versatile, cheap and easy to dress up without added calories.
- Baked Apples. Slice a Granny Smith apple, and place in microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (made with sugar substitute) and 1 teaspoon margarine. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until apple is tender.
- Egg White & Veggie Omelet. Using egg whites only reduces the fat, calories and cholesterol. Adding ½ cup of your favorite fresh veggies to 2 egg whites and 1 tablespoon low fat cheese creates a tasty and healthy high protein snack.
- String Cheese and Grapes. Not just for school lunch boxes this low fat and high protein snack is also rich in calcium and comes already portioned to help with calorie intake control. Grapes compliment it well for an extra pick me up.
- Dry Cereal. Most dry cereals can be portioned by the ½ cup into 100-150 calorie portions. If you have a sweet tooth this is a perfect substitute that is easy to control quantities as long as you portion ahead of time. {I love fruit loops and this is just enough to satisfy the craving!}
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