In today’s hectic and fast-paced world, finding time to prepare healthy snacks can be a challenge.
However, with some simple planning and a few key ingredients, you can whip up delicious snacks that are not only easy to make but also low in calories. Here are 10 quick and easy snack recipes that are under 100 calories:.
1. Cucumber Hummus Bites
Ingredients:.
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons of hummus
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions:.
- Wash and slice the cucumber into rounds.
- Spread a small dollop of hummus on each cucumber slice.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
2. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:.
- 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of mixed berries
- 1 tablespoon of granola
Instructions:.
- In a serving glass, layer the Greek yogurt, followed by the mixed berries.
- Sprinkle with granola on top.
- Repeat the layers if desired.
- Enjoy!
3. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter
Ingredients:.
- 1 medium apple
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
Instructions:.
- Wash and slice the apple into wedges.
- Spread peanut butter on each apple slice.
- Enjoy!
4. Rice Cake with Avocado
Ingredients:.
- 1 rice cake
- 1/4 of a ripe avocado, mashed
- A sprinkle of salt and pepper
Instructions:.
- Spread the mashed avocado on the rice cake.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Enjoy!
5. Veggie Sticks with Hummus
Ingredients:.
- Assorted vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons of hummus
Instructions:.
- Wash and cut the vegetables into sticks.
- Serve with a side of hummus for dipping.
- Enjoy!
6. Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:.
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup of chopped celery
- A pinch of salt and pepper
- 4 lettuce leaves
Instructions:.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped eggs, Greek yogurt, celery, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the egg salad onto the lettuce leaves.
- Roll up the lettuce leaves and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Enjoy!
7. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:.
- 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1/2 of a ripe banana
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk
- A handful of ice cubes
Instructions:.
- In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, banana, almond milk, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
8. Tomato and Mozzarella Skewers
Ingredients:.
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions:.
- Thread a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, and basil leaf onto a skewer.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Enjoy!
9. Cottage Cheese with Pineapple
Ingredients:.
- 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup of diced pineapple
Instructions:.
- Place the cottage cheese in a bowl.
- Top with diced pineapple.
- Enjoy!
10. Edamame
Ingredients:.
- 1/2 cup of cooked edamame
- A sprinkle of salt
Instructions:.