When maintaining a balanced diet, finding snacks that are both satiating and low in calories can be a game-changer. Whether your goal is weight loss or maintenance, boosted energy levels throughout the day, or just to find some healthier options to reach for, snacks around 100 calories can be a great solution. This article will provide 15 different ways to enjoy a quick bite without derailing your normal routine or nutrition goals! Whether you’re looking for a crunchy vegetable, fruity treat, or protein-packed bite, there’s a snack here for everyone.
Benefits of Snacking Wisely
Smart snacking can have many benefits:
- Increased Energy: Small but nutrient-dense snacks can provide a quick energy boost between meals. Low-calorie snacks packed with a balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates can prevent energy crashes, stabilize blood sugar, and provide a steady source of energy throughout the day.
- Metabolism Support: Eating small, healthy snacks throughout the day can keep your digestive system active and efficiently functioning. This can support a healthy metabolism and steady supply of energy.
- Improved Concentration: Eating snacks that stabilize blood sugar levels can help improve one’s focus and mental energy. Nutrient-rich snacks provide the brain with essential nutrients and steady energy, leading to improved cognitive performance.
- Supports Weight Management: Smart snacking can prevent overeating at meals, as choosing a healthy snack can ensure you are less likely to feel ravenous at mealtimes, which can help you control portion sizes.
- Enhances Mood: Consuming the right snacks can positively impact your mood and emotional wellbeing. Snacks rich in certain nutrients can help stabilize mood, reduce stress, and even increase serotonin levels.
Here’s a list of tasty, easy-to-prepare snacks that will keep you satisfied and won’t break the calorie bank! Maybe you’ll find your new favorite snack.
1. Customizable Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers have become all the rage on social media recently for their shape-shifting abilities, allowing themselves to be a low-calorie, hydrating base for all flavor needs! Add sliced cucumber to a bowl (an 11-ounce cucumber is around 45 calories) and infuse with your choice of flavor combinations to feel satiated and hydrated. Infusion combinations can range from savory dill, capers, and everything bagel seasoning to a spicier soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame seeds mixture — the choice is yours. Completely customizable, low-cost, and low-calorie but highly delicious.
2. Chia Seed Pudding
Mix one tablespoon of chia seeds with ½ cup of almond milk (or any low-calorie milk alternative) and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours, and you will soon have another customizable and nutritious snack option! You can add vanilla extract, fresh berries, or honey for a sweet yet fibrous treat. For an extra 18 grams of protein, rich flavor, and only a few additional calories, you can even add a scoop of Whey-Based IsaLean® Protein Shake. Great on the go, satisfying, and an excellent source of fiber.
3. Isagenix Plant-Based Snack Bites
Sweet treats don’t have to mean high calories! Plant-Based Snack Bites can be the perfect craving crushers, packed with 5 grams of protein and 100 calories per serving. These delicious, convenient, vegan snacks are protein-packed and infused with CognatiQ® coffee fruit extract to help fuel your focus and support your weight management or muscle maintenance goals.
4. Frozen Grapes
Frozen grapes are another easily accessible sweet snack option. Half a cup of grapes is approximately 60 calories and high in antioxidants, which make them the perfect addition to your daily routine. Freezing them adds a fun and refreshing twist, especially in summertime!
5. Zucchini Chips
Thinly slice a medium zucchini into thin rounds. Toss slices in a bowl with olive oil, a little salt, and any seasonings you like. Bake at 225°F (110°C) for about 1.5-2 hours, flipping halfway through. Or cook in the air fryer at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway. These are a great alternative to store-bought chips and ring in at approximately 50-60 calories. Store in an airtight container for 1-2 days (although they are best fresh).
6. Turkey Roll-Ups
Simply wrap your favorite sliced veggies in a slice of turkey breast for a high-protein but low-calorie snack. This snack takes seconds to prepare and boosts muscle growth and maintenance due to its rich supply of minerals and nutrients — super satiating! Veggie options could include bell peppers, a colorful veggie rich in vitamins, carrots, fibrous providers of a great crunch, or even cucumbers, hydrating vegetables that can provide a crisp and refreshing element to your turkey slices.
7. Isagenix Protein Crackers
These delicious, crunchy crackers are a smart snacking choice, packed with vegan protein and adaptogenic mushrooms to support your wellness and weight management goals. Each serving provides 10 grams of high-quality plant-based protein, along with 100 calories, 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of fat, and zero grams of sugar. Infused with adaptogens from lion’s mane and reishi mushrooms, they help curb cravings and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
8. Pita Chips with Salsa
A small serving of baked pita chips is around 70 calories, and when paired with salsa, can be a satisfying and low-calorie snack.
9. Rice Cakes Topped with Avocado or Cottage Cheese
Top a plain rice cake (35 calories) with your choice of 1/4 avocado or low-fat cottage cheese (both around 60 calories each) for a crunchy and creamy low-calorie snack with healthy fats and fiber. Fast and easy to assemble and enjoyable to eat!
10. Frozen Yogurt Bark
Spread ½ cup of Greek Yogurt (80-90 calories) on a baking sheet, sprinkle with your choice of toppings like a few fresh berries or drizzle of honey, then freeze. Once frozen, this creamy snack can be broken up into pieces and stored, providing low-calorie snacking for multiple days. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, and berries/honey add antioxidants and sweetness. Once again, a scoop of IsaLean® Protein Shake can boost this snack’s protein and flavor without largely increasing calorie count.
11. Isagenix Fiber Pro™
Fiber Pro™ is a daily supplement that delivers 5 grams of fiber from six plant-based sources, plus probiotics and prebiotics to help keep your gut balanced and things moving smoothly.† Each serving provides 18% of your daily fiber needs and includes Ionic Alfalfa™ to support vital body functions.† It mixes easily into Clear Protein or any beverage of choice, making it a convenient way to feel your best every day.
12. Apple and Almond Butter
One small apple is around 80 calories, and when sliced and paired with a 20-calorie 1/4 teaspoon of almond butter, it can be a light and sweet source of fiber and protein.
13. Hard-Boiled Eggs
In 10 minutes or less, you can prepare a week’s worth of hard-boiled eggs that are protein-rich and satiating snacks of only around 70 calories each! Eggs are a great source of protein as well as essential nutrients like vitamin B12 and choline. Add a dash of paprika, drizzle of hot sauce, or sprinkle of fresh chives to add variety and flavor.
14. Pear Slices with Ricotta
One medium pear (about 100 calories) can be sliced and topped with a tablespoon of ricotta cheese (about 40 calories). This snack is sweet, creamy, and offers a good balance of nutrients. Sprinkle with some cinnamon or nutmeg for some warmth and depth.
15. Isagenix Energy Bites
Energy Bites are fantastic gluten-free and vegan options that fuel your focus and alertness while being very satisfying. With 65 mg of natural caffeine from green tea, L-theanine, and CognatiQ®, each perfectly portioned bite promotes consistent cognitive performance and reduces the effects of mental fatigue, all while ringing in at only 110 calories each. They make low-calorie snacking tasty and smart!
Snacking doesn’t have to be an obstacle to reaching your dietary goals, nor does smart snacking mean sacrificing flavor or satisfaction. Instead, with these accessible and delicious 110 calorie or less snack ideas you can fuel your body and stick to your goals, while still enjoying a variety of food options. Instead, with these accessible and delicious 110-calorie or less snack ideas, you can fuel your body and stick to your goals while still enjoying a variety of food options.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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