Sometimes you just need a snack, but you don’t want to make a huge calorie or time investment, like if you’re heading to lunch with a friend and getting hangry but don’t want to arrive with a full stomach. Or maybe you’re feeling peckish on your way to pick up the kids, but you’ll have dinner as soon as you get home. That’s when you need something just right to get you from point A to point B. Here’s a list of 30 low-calorie snacks that fit the bill, and don’t forget about our round-up of snacks for weight loss, too.
Fruity snacks
Apple and peanut butter
You can never go wrong with the classic combo of crunchy apple slices and creamy peanut butter. Peanuts have the highest protein per serving of all nuts, and they’re affordable, versatile, and an important part of a plant-forward diet. A medium apple, plus a tablespoon of peanut butter provides 6 grams of fiber, 225 calories, 4.5 grams of plant-based protein and 8 grams of mostly heart-healthy fat.
Banana and granola
Have you ever dipped a banana into granola? If not, you are missing out! The smoothness of the banana gets a whole lot more interesting with some crunch. Enjoy the combo of a medium banana rolled in an ounce of granola for 230 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein and 450 milligrams of muscle-loving potassium.
Pear and cheddar
Sweet, juicy pears are also packed with a hefty dose of fiber, making them an excellent snack for feeling full. Pair one with a slice of cheddar cheese for 210 calories, 6 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein, plus 15% of your calcium for the day.
Orange and dark chocolate
A classic flavor combo, you get a refreshing burst of citrus, plus the richness of dark chocolate — so good! Oranges provide your day’s worth of vitamin C and dark chocolate offers up substantial heart health benefits. A medium navel orange plus an ounce of dark chocolate (70-85% cacao) will net you 240 calories, 6 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein, plus 230 milligrams of potassium…
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