Pre-packaged 100-calorie snacks may seem like a wise option to control calories, but despite the low calorie count, they are often highly processed foods that contain some less than healthy ingredients. While they may satisfy a craving for something salty or sweet, they don’t contain protein or fiber to sustain energy levels and keep you feeling satisfied. Enjoy some of these quick and easy 100-calorie snacks to fuel you through your day.
- 14 almonds
- 2 cups air-popped popcorn with 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- ½ baseball-sized apple sliced with 1 Laughing Cow cheese
- 10 baby carrots with 2 Tablespoons of hummus
- 1 cup frozen grapes
- 22 pistachios
- 1 slice whole wheat bread topped with 2 thin slices deli turkey, 1 tsp mustard
- 1 brown rice cake topped with ¼ mashed avocado
- 1 brown rice cake topped with 2 teaspoons of almond or peanut butter
- 10 large strawberries with 1 Tablespoon of goat cheese
- 1 slice of whole wheat bread topped with 2 scrambled egg whites
- Pumpkin yogurt :
- Mix ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt + ¼ cup pumpkin puree + ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract + cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Sweeten with no-calorie sweetener of choice.
- Bean salad:
- Combine 1/3 cup cooked beans of choice + ¼ cup diced tomatoes + 1 tablespoon of sliced green onion + a squeeze of lemon juice.
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