Almond-rich diets have been shown to help people lose weight and reduce their risk of heart disease. So stock up and toss them in your yogurt, DIY trail mix, or eat them straight-up.

Not a fan of almonds? Try pistachios instead. They are richer in flavor, but still offer plenty of health benefits. A week study found that pistachio eaters had lower lipid levels, one indicator of high blood pressure. Pistachios are prefect on their own or added to a yogurt bowl.

For a different take on toast, cut and bake sweet potatoes over the weekend. Sweet potatoes have a high water content and plenty of fiber, which suppresses appetite.

Top with ricotta and salt and pepper. Not Pipcorn, which uses small kernels and tastes nuttier than regular popcorn. One serving has 3g protein, calories and 18g carbs, 3g of which are fiber. If you prefer something more traditional, throw a slice of whole wheat in the toaster. Top with a hard boiled egg, and you have a satisfying mini meal.

And don't worry about cholesterol: one egg a day won't increase your risk of heart disease. This can of bubbly water spikes its flavor with lemon juice and a little rosemary extract. It fills you up, so yes, consider it a snack. Pair it with any other snack on this list.

One big, ounce can has only 1 calorie. Cottage cheese is one of the most overlooked foods in the grocery store. But here's a reason to add it to your cart: one 5. Top with tomatoes, avocado, and a little salt and pepper for a savory treat. No, really! Sardines are high in protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

All they need is a squirt of lemon juice, a little flaky sea salt, and the next item to taste great. They're high in flavor and fiber six crackers carry three grams of the nutrient. Nice and hearty, too. Brussel sprouts are the perfect fiber-rich, filling, low-calorie snack you're probably not eating.

Whip up the cruciferous vegetable in a pan with salt and olive oil. Add a soft boiled egg for extra protein. If you like things spicy, chili flakes are a great topper and the capsaicin found in peppers has been shown to increase satiety.

Smoothies are an easy and tasty snack. Many are chock full of fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber, to help you stay full.

Whip one up at home or try a ready-made service like Daily Harvest. Slice it, sprinkle on a little sea salt, and eat like chips. The vegetable is naturally high in water content, so it'll help with hydration too.

Don't worry, these high-protein snack bites aren't overly FISHY. Instead they're lightly smoked, just a touch sweet, and a delicious way to eat your heart-healthy fats. Chickpeas are one of the healthiest legumes you can eat. A cup of garbanzo beans offer 18 grams of protein and includes every amino acid necessary for muscle growth.

Roast them at home as a chip replacement or buy a pre-packaged bag that has minimal ingredients. If you're not in the mood for crunchy, hummus is a great way to get your legumes in. Pair with your choice of veggies or whole grain crackers for a solid snack.

Keep a bag of jerky sticks in your car or gym bag for an on-the-go snack. Grass-fed beef varieties include more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than other types of beef. Caprese salad isn't just a great appetizer. In fact, the salad is an easy afternoon snack since it's only two ingredients.

Top with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil for a boost of antioxidants and healthy fat. Fava beans are full of protein, folate, and fiber, making them a great go-to snack.

Add these to your salads in place of croutons for a protein-packed crunch. Cheese is the perfect snack for low-carb and keto dieters.

Plus, cheese is a great source of calcium, too. Berries of every variety, like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, are perfect for dieters.

They are low in calories, have tons of fiber as well as and vitamins and minerals. Buy one at the grocery store, pre-roasted. Stash it in the fridge. Nibble away. High protein. All good. A single-serving of broccoli contains nearly 4 grams of fiber to fill you up.

Dip into your favorite low-calorie dip for an easy snack. These crackers are a well-balanced snack. A single serving contains 9 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein. Sliced, they taste great on their own or slathered with goat cheese for some added protein.

One tip: Chill them in the fridge before eating. They just taste better that way. They're less chewy than jerky, but with all the flavor. And, yes, they're made of chicken! One bar has 15 grams of protein.

That's pretty cluckin' good! One plum has one gram of fiber but 2, grams of sweet satisfaction. Stir some, chopped, into yogurt. Snacking doesn't have to be caloric. These 40 healthy low-calorie foods are proven to keep you full and help you lose weight. Shanahan faced a decision never before made in Super Bowl history, thanks to the new playoff overtime rules, and he proceeded to defer an advantage three possessions into the future against Patrick Mahomes.

Get the recipe. Per serving 1 smoothie : calories, 0. Like kale, spinach is another leafy green that is high in vitamins like vitamin C and K, and folate. Throw it in a smoothie or soup, suggests Ehsani.

Per serving 1 smoothie : calories, Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and boost brain health, as well as fiber and protein, says Ehsani. They blend perfectly with yogurt or oatmeal, or in a smoothie for a well-rounded snack.

Per serving 1 tablespoon : 60 calories, 4 g fat, 5 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. These juicy berries have tons of vitamin, potassium, iron, and calcium, says Ehsani. They're naturally sweet and you can eat them fresh or frozen alone, or with another snack like nut butter or yogurt.

Per serving 1 cup : 64 calories, 0. Watermelon is over 90 percent water, according to Ehsani, so it offers tons of hydration as well as fiber to help fill you up. Per serving 1 cup diced : 46 calories, 0. Eating whole fruits like pears are great for weight loss because not only are they packed with fiber, but they also require more chewing and mindfulness , which can help make you feel fuller, says Jonathan Valdez, RDN , the owner of Genki Nutrition.

Per serving: 96 calories, 0. Trail mix can help make you feel full thanks to the fiber from nuts and satisfy your sweet snack cravings from fruit or a bit of chocolate, says Valdez. Again, just be mindful of portion size since dried fruit and nuts can rack in calories and concentrated sugars, adds Gomer.

Per serving ¼ cup : calories, 8 g fat, 16 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein. Chickpeas are high in fiber and a good source of protein, and by roasting them, they offer a satisfying crunch, says Valdez.

Per serving ½ cup : calories, 2 g fat, 19 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 6 g protein. Raw veggies like cauliflower are great sources of fiber that will keep you full throughout the day, says Valdez.

He suggests eating it with hummus or our favorite salad dressing. Per serving: 27 calories, 0. Bananas are another great source of fiber and a whole fruit, says Valdez.

Try eating with Greek yogurt and dark chocolate. Per serving: calories, 0. Carrots are loaded with fiber 3. Since they are sweet, try adding them to a smoothie. Per serving 1 cup chopped : 52 calories, 0. As an added bonus, the recipe offers substitutes for making it vegan.

Per serving 1 bar : calories, 9. The air fryer saves the day again, making twice-fried plantains a healthy snack. These soft "chips" are perfect for dipping into guacamole. Per serving: calories, 0 g fat 0 g saturated , 27 g carbs, 12 g sugar, mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

this healthy spin on carrot cake cookies is packed with shredded carrots, fiber-rich walnuts and raisins, and heart-healthy oats for a guilt-free version of one of your favorite desserts.

Per serving 1 cookie : calories, 6. This savory dish will make your taste buds happy. Tomatoes pack umami flavor, while feta adds tang and a little bit of salt. Per serving: calories, 11 g fat 5 g saturated , 5 g carbs, 4 g sugar, mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Per serving 1 bar : calories, Plus, it makes snack time feel way fancier! Per serving: calories, 1 g fat 5 g saturated , 16 g carbs, 4 g sugar, mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein. Gomer suggests sticking to ¼ cup and mixing with yogurt or cottage cheese.

Per serving ¼ cup : calories, Carrots and hummus are a great snack as-is, but adding a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning like this version from Trader Joe's! will make your taste buds extra happy. Eat with one cup of baby carrots.

Per serving: calories, 12 g fat 5 g saturated , 27 g carbs, 12 g sugar, mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 6 g protein. If you need a slightly bigger snack that packs a protein punch, try these mini black bean taco cups.

Per serving 1 cup : calories, 5. Robin Plotkin, RD, suggests a healthy version of the classic dessert by halving a banana, then topping it with yogurt and nuts. Make it: Slice a small banana in half vertically. Per serving: calories, 10 g fat 1 g saturated , 33 g carbs, 18 g sugar, 23 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Enjoy with raw veggies to increase your fiber without adding fat or calories. Per serving ¼ cup : calories, 9. This healthy snack is great for breakfast lovers—it's as satisfying as a meal, but the slightly smaller portion size won't weigh you down. Plotkin recommends using hard-boiled eggs for convenience, which you can make ahead or buy.

If you have access to a stove, you can also opt for a scrambled or fried egg. Make it : Toast a slice of whole-grain toast. Top with one egg, cooked to your preference.

Per serving: calories, 6 g fat 2 g saturated , 20 g carbs, 4 g sugar, mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein. Fast food fries are a classic snack-attack weakness. Per serving: calories, 7. This might seem like just something for kids, but it's actually a pretty great snack—especially for replenishing post-workout, thanks to the simple carbs from the chocolate and the milk's lactose.

Make it: Stir one tablespoon of chocolate syrup into a cup of almond or soy milk, per Gomer. Per serving: calories, 5 g fat 3 g saturated , 25 g carbs, 21 g sugar, mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein. Sure, topping Greek yogurt with fruit is a staple healthy snack. But if you need to switch things up, these popsicles take all the health benefits of yogurt parfait and cram them into flavorful frozen treats perfect for enjoying poolside.

Per serving 1 popsicle : calories, 4. Per serving: calories, 4 g fat 0 g saturated , 20 g carbs, 1 g sugar, mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Per serving ¼ cup : calories, 5 g fat, 19 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein. Dates have a honey-like sweetness, which combines with the strong flavor of pistachios into a snack that feels like dessert. Make it: Combine two pitted dates with two tablespoons of pistachios. Per serving: calories, 7 g fat 1 g saturated , 40 g carbs, 33 g sugar, 35 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Indulge without spoiling your appetite for later. Per serving 1 ball : calories, 7 g fat, 9 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Plotkin loves sprinkling edamame, in its shell or out, with a bit of sea salt. In addition to plant-based protein , you get fiber and a good dose of potassium.

Per serving: calories, 8 g fat 1 g saturated , 8 g carbs, 2 g sugar, mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein. Roasting kale chips is a great way to get that salty crunch without all the grease. Per serving 1 bunch : calories, 14 g fat, 7 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

This sounds crazy indulgent, but it's actually a well-balanced snack, says Plotkin. You'll get protein and lots of fiber, which will help slow the digestion of the little bit of added sugar from dark chocolate preventing a mid-afternoon crash.

Per serving: calories, 13 g fat 4 g saturated , 35 g carbs, 25 g sugar, 74 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 4 g protein. Something about eating food on a stick just makes it more fun—especially when that food is covered in chocolate and tastes like it should have way more calories than it does.

Per serving 1 pop : calories, 9 g fat, 21 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 2 g protein. Get creative with your microwave and make a tasty snack with enough protein to carry you to your next meal. Per serving: calories, 10 g fat 5 g saturated , 11 g carbs, 1 g sugar, mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Plus, it just looks pretty! Roast at ° F for 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then eat. One batch makes three servings. Per serving: calories, 8 g fat 1 g saturated , 17 g carbs, 2 g sugar, mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Got ripe avocados? Tired of making guacamole? Per serving: calories, DIY it instead. Make it: Spread one tablespoon almond butter or any nut or seed butter between one ounce whole grain crackers.

Per serving: calories, 12 g fat 2 g saturated , 23 g carbs, 2 g sugar, mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 8 g protein. This recipe jazzes up beautiful berries and banana slices with the bright flavors of citrus and mint to make your boring fruit salad a bold one.

Per serving ¼ of recipe : calories, 0. And you don't have to stick with the plain stuff either. Top with your favorite herbs or spices. Per serving: calories, 6 g fat 1 g saturated , 28 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 15 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Use a cup carrot or cucumber sticks for dipping. Per serving: calories, 3 g fat 1 g saturated , 18 g carbs, 9 g sugar, mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein. And, just like hummus, it tastes great with raw veggies. The cottage cheese is rich in protein, while almonds add crunch and healthy fats.

And a hint of honey makes things sweet without going overboard on added sugar. Per serving: calories, 10 g fat 2 g saturated , 12 g carbs, 10 g sugar, mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein. This dairy-free drink, usually served hot, is loaded with anti-inflammatory turmeric and ginger—and now you can enjoy the flavors and health benefits of golden milk in portable little snack bites that are low cal, low carb, and low fat.

Per serving 1 bite : 96 calories, 6. Per serving: calories, 8 g fat 0 g saturated , 16 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 91 mg sodium, 10 g fiber, 2 g protein. Per serving 1 bowl : calories, 1. Beef jerky fits the bill, and most brands pack at least 12 grams of protein for less than calories.

Look for jerky with less than mg sodium per ounce. Pair with raisins for some energizing carbs and filling fiber. Make it: Combine one ounce of jerky with two tablespoons of raisins. Per serving: calories, 1 g fat 1 g saturated , 19 g carbs, 3 g sugar, mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 15 g protein. You could even couple it with some fresh fruit or a small serving of nonfat Greek yogurt.

Pears have natural sugar and lots of fiber, while string cheese is an easy way to get some satiating fat and protein in on the go. Make it: Slice one medium pear. Eat with one low-fat string cheese such as Sargento.

Per serving: calories, 6 g fat 4 g saturated , 27 g carbs, 17 g sugar, mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 8 g protein. If you love sushi, but you're looking for morning snack material, this watermelon sashimi hits the spot. At just 16 calories per bite, you can fill up without filling out. Per serving 1 piece : 16 calories, 0.

Trade your standard trail mix for this cajun-spiced one, which throws some unique mix-ins edamame, pumpkin seeds, and crushed tortilla chips together with paprika, cayenne, and crushed chili flakes for a snack that will fire you up during your afternoon slump.

Per serving 1 popsicle : calories, Homemade granola bars cut back on sugar and fat without sacrificing flavor, and offer fiber rolled oats , omega-3s almonds and flaxseed meal , and a much-needed pick-me-up chocolate chips.

Just stick to one bar at a time, since too many can load on the calories, says Gomer. Per serving 1 bar : calories, 14 g fat, 28 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. That froyo shop down the street is tempting, but when you can make your own froyo at home in five minutes at just calories per cup , why would you pay money for a snack loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients?

Per serving 1 cup : calories, 0 g fat, 27 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein. Per serving 1 banana : calories, 0 g fat, 27 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein. All the yummy fall flavors of pumpkin pie in a lightened-up package, perfect for dipping tart green apples into or spreading on a fat-free graham cracker.

Per serving ½ cup : calories, 4 g fat, 21 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Per serving 1 cup : calories, 10 g fat, 15 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 4 g protein. Heads-up, chocolate lovers: This cranberry pistachio bark is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.

Pair it with a handful of fat-free berries to round out this sweet afternoon indulgence. Per serving 1 oz : calories, 8. Made with only three ingredients, this broccoli soup is an easy, wholesome snack you can feel good about eating. Per serving: 69 calories, 1 g fat, 14 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Avocado toast is a healthy snack in its own right—loaded with fiber and unsaturated fats. You can upgrade it and make it even better by adding more protein from cottage cheese and fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from cherry tomatoes.

Make it: Simply mix together ¼ cup cottage cheese, ¼ medium avocado diced , and a couple of cherry tomatoes cut in half. Place on top of a slice of whole-wheat toast and sprinkle with an everything bagel spice blend. Per serving: calories, 8 g fat, 25 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 13 g protein. All about apples and need a snack ASAP?

Then you will love these easy apple dippers. Make it: Koch says all you need to do is mix ½ cup of two percent plain Greek yogurt with one tablespoon of nut butter and a dash of cinnamon. Cut up a medium apple into slices, then dip them into the homemade yogurt sauce. Per serving: calories, 10 g fat, 31 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Hummus is packed with protein and fiber, but it's also high in carbs. You can still eat hummus while on a keto diet if you keep the amount small like one to two tablespoons. Also, swap crackers with low-carb veggies like red pepper. For people who are on a low-calorie diet, you can pair hummus with jicama and pistachios.

Make it: Serve two tablespoons of hummus with red pepper and jicama slices and one ounce of lightly salted pistachios.