Low Calorie Snacks

These 25 Healthy Low Calorie Snacks are perfect to curb hunger and satisfy cravings guilt-free. From frozen yogurt to skinny pizza, in this blog post you will find plenty of easy low calorie snacks for weight loss. All are under 150 kcal!

Snacking between meals isn’t a bad thing. At all. Research shows that having regular snacks throughout the day may be beneficial for the diet, because it ensures that we don’t get ravenous to the next meal and provides our body with additional nutrients. When snacking for weight loss, however, our food choices play a huge role. It’s important to pick healthy snacks with little calories, but with plenty of protein, fibers and nutrients at the same time. This way we will fill satisfied, energized and satiated until the next meal.

Below you can find a collection of recipes for the 25 best snacks for low calorie diet. Sweet, savory, salty or crunchy, there is an idea for anyone. Some are vegan, others are low carb or keto, and most are high protein. The best thing is that they are mostly 100 calorie snacks, and all of them are under 150 kcal.

Frozen yogurt – 107 kcal

Snacking low calorie should not be boring! We start this list with frozen yogurt, a refreshing snack that tastes like ice cream. But healthy, low sugar, low calorie and high in protein. To make froyo at home, you just need Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. Here are the nutritional values for a serving of my easy frozen yogurt recipe:

• 107 calories
• 7 g protein
• 20 g carbohydrates
• 0.6 g fats

Air fryer crispy chickpeas – 150 kcal

Air fryer chickpeas are tasty low calorie vegan snacks for weight loss. They’re healthy, high protein, high fiber and easy to make in the air fryer. Furthermore, these low calorie crunchy snacks are so satisfying, with all the good spicy flavors and crispy textures. One large serving (3.5 oz) of my homemade air fryer chickpeas provides:

• 150 calories
• 6.8 g protein
• 16 g carbohydrates
• 5.2 g fats

Rice cakes and cottage cheese – 112 kcal

Rice cakes with cottage cheese is one of the best low calorie snacks. Besides being extremely low calorie, it’s also high protein, filling and oh so delicious. You can serve them with a sprinkle of sea salt and seasonings on top, for more taste. 2 rices and 1/3 cup of low fat cottage cheese provide about:

• 112 calories
• 11 g protein
• 13 g carbohydrates
• 13 g fat

Greek yogurt and blueberries – 91 kcal

This is of the best snacks for low calorie diet, weight loss and fitness. Pairing half a cup of nonfat, unsweetened Greek yogurt with a third of a cup of fresh blueberries will satisfy your hunger, keep you full until the next meal, and load you up with protein and antioxidants. You can choose fresh or frozen blueberries, the nutritional values will not change:

• 91 calories
• 16 g protein
• 11 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fats

Hummus and celery sticks – 97 kcal

Looking for good low calorie salty snacks? Try this classic combo, hummus and celery sticks. It’s tasty, satisfying and so simple to put together. The best thing is that the whole dish has under 100 kcal, because celery has almost zero calories. You don’t like celery? Choose other veggies such as carrots or cucumber. Here’s the nutritional information for 3 tablespoons of hummus and some celery sticks:

• 97 calories
• 3 g protein
• 7 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fats

Egg white bites – 45 kcal

These copycat Starbucks egg white bites are probably the best low calorie snacks under 50 calories. One egg white bite has just 45 kcal, and it tastes incredibly delicious just like the original. They’re also high protein and low fat. Last but not least, homemade egg white bites are meal prep-friendly, the perfect low cal diet snacks on the go or on the road.

• 45 calorie
• 8 g protein
• 5.9 g carbohydrates
• 1.3 g fats

Apple and almonds – 113 kcal

This combo is perfect for all those people who are always on a rush and need healthy snacks with little calories. Pairing one medium apple with 5 almonds will give you a refined sugar-free, nourishing treat that keeps you full for hours. Both apple and nuts are high fiber foods, the almonds are also a great source of protein and healthy fats. Here’s the macronutrient breakdown:

• 113 calories
• 2 g protein
• 22 g carbohydrates
• 3 g fats

Peanut butter and banana – 79 kcal

If you think that you can’t eat peanut butter on a diet, it’s time to change your mind. When it comes to choosing low calorie snacks for weight loss, it’s all about quantity. Anything can fit, if in the right amount. Spread 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter over half banana and you’ll get a perfect afternoon treat or pre workout snack under 100 calories.

• 79 calories
• 2 g protein
• 10 g carbohydrates
• 4 g fats

Cucumber tuna sushi – 60 kcal

This low cal snack idea is perfect for the warm season. When summer hits and you crave something refreshing but still healthy and satisfying, slice a cucumber, remove the seeds and fill with tuna. These cucumber sushi rolls are not only low in calories, but they are also low carb, high protein and filling snacks for weight loss. Here are the nutritional values for half cucumber stuffed with 1 small 2 oz can of tuna fish in water:

• 60 calories
• 13 g protein
• 2 g carbohydrates
• 0 g fats

Peanut butter dip with apple – 100 calorie

When the cravings for sweets hit, make cookie dough dip with fruit. This is one of those non fattening snacks high in protein and low in calories that taste just like dessert. But guilt-free. Mix 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter into 3 tbsp of nonfat Greek yogurt, then pair with half an apple cut into slices. You’ll be amazed that this is a 100 calorie snack!

• 100 calories
• 6 g protein
• 13 g carbohydrates
• 3 g fats

Protein pudding – 150 kcal

Time to satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolate protein pudding! Made with just 3 ingredients and packing over 30 g of protein, this is the perfect protein snack for weight loss dieters who like dessert. Enjoy it midday, as a late night treat, or for low calorie post workout snacks.

• 150 calories
• 30 g protein
• 5 g carbohydrates
• 2.5 g fats

Popcorns – 30 calories

Air-popper popcorns are the best high volume low calories snacks under 50 calories. If prepared in the microwave or in a popcorn machine without oil, you can eat a lot to fill you up with almost no calories. Here are the nutritional values for 1 cup of air-popped popcorns:

• 30 calories
• 1 g protein
• 6 g carbohydrates
• 0.3 g fats

Rice cake pizza – 74 kcal

Looking for tasty healthy snacks under 100 calories? Try rice cake pizza. It’s so quick and easy to make, in the air fryer or in the oven. You just need to spread some tomato sauce over a rice cake, top with 1 oz low fat mozzarella and spray with little olive oil. Finish off with a sprinkle of your favorite seasonings and air fry or bake for a couple of minutes, until the cheese has melted. Just like a mini pizza, but with little to no calories.

• 74 calories
• 6 g protein
• 6 g carbohydrates
• 3 g fats

Cottage cheese ice cream – 111 kcal

Blend cottage cheese with maple syrup and cocoa powder, freeze, and you’ll get ice cream. It’s chocolatey, sweet and delicious like the real thing, but much healthier, lower in calories and fats, and rich in protein. Chocolate cottage cheese ice cream is perfect for weight loss snacking and desserts. Here are the macros for a third of my recipe:

• 111 calories
• 10 g protein
• 8 g carbohydrates
• 1.5 g fats

Apple – 95 kcal

Ice cream, pizza and cookie dough, we’ve mentioned quite a lot small calorie snacks recipes. But we should not forget simple foods like fruit. Apple for instance, one of the easiest and healthiest 100 calorie snacks. This fruit is a great source of carbs, fibers, and nutrients. Perfect to power up your workouts or give you energy until the next meal. One medium apple has about:

• 95 calories
• 1 g protein
• 25 g carbohydrates
• 0.3 g fats

Carrot fries – 80 kcal

Jazz up your carrots and make crispy carrot fries! Baked or air fried, they are perfect to satisfy your fast food cravings without guilt. So tasty that you won’t ever guess that they are a 80 calorie snack for weight loss. Here are the nutrition facts per serving:

• 80 calories
• 1.2 g protein
• 11 g carbohydrates
• 4 g fats

Edamame – 80 calories

Time for more easy low kcal snack ideas with edamame. Edamame is a protein packed food, an excellent source of iron with few carbs and calories. Enjoy unsalted or salted edamame beans for a satisfying non fattening snack on the go. Here is the nutritional information for 1/3 cup of shelled edamame:

• 80 calories
• 7 g protein
• 3 g carbohydrates
• 3 g fats

Cottage cheese and blueberries – 98 kcal

We all know Greek yogurt with blueberries, but what about cottage cheese? Cottage cheese makes great healthy low calorie snacks that are filling, high protein and so satisfying. It tastes delicious not only in savory dishes, but also sweet, with fresh berries inside. Half a cup of low fat cottage cheese with a handful of fresh blueberries is a snack with less than 100 calories.

• 98 calories
• 19 g protein
• 7 g carbohydrates
• 2 g fats

Egg whites and cheese – 86 kcal

Did you know than one egg white has just 17 calories? Egg whites are an incredible source of protein, great to make low calorie snacks that fill you up and maintain your blood sugar levels constant. Boil 2 egg whites, peel them, and eat paired with 1 oz of low fat cheese, a combo with just 86 kcal.

• 86 calories
• 13 g protein
• 0 g carbohydrates
• 4 g fats

Air fryer tortilla chips – 91 kcal

Crispy and delicious like restaurant-style chips, air fryer tortilla chips are perfect salty small calorie snacks. Unlike the ones you buy that are loaded to the brick with oil and salt, air fryer tortilla chips are light and good for weight loss. You can eat them on their own, or pair with homemade salsa, guacamole or hummus. A serving of these chips has just 91 kcal.

• 91 calories
• 2.5 g protein
• 15 g carbohydrates
• 2.4 g fats

100 calorie chocolate cake – 100 kcal

For all chocolate lovers, this 100 calorie chocolate cake is the ultimate low cal dessert for weight loss. Ready in under 2 minutes, it tastes so sinful that you will never believe it’s healthy and good for the diet! Perfect to satisfy your late night cravings with no guilt.

• 100 calories
• 5 g protein
• 11 g carbohydrates
• 3 g fats

Apple and protein balls – 149 kcal

If you are looking for low calorie snacks on the go, try this. Grab a small apple and one of my homemade protein balls, it’s a healthy, satisfying and budget-friendly treat that will carry you through until the next meal. It’s perfect for the office, for school, or as a snack to eat before workouts, while hiking or on long rides with the bicycle.

• 149 calories
• 6 g protein
• 23 g carbohydrates
• 5 g fats

Rice cake avocado toast – 108 kcal

Time to make avocado toast with rice cakes. In comparison to bread, rice cakes are more filling for the same amount of calories. While you can easily eat 3 rice cakes for under 100 calories, you can get away with just a single slice of bread. Mash a quarter of an avocado over 2 rice cakes, sprinkle some salt and pepper on top and enjoy as satisfying low calorie munchies for weight loss.

• 108 calories
• 1 g protein
• 16 g carbohydrates
• 5 g fats

Celery sticks with cottage cheese – 59 kcal

Celery sticks count as virtually zero calorie snacks, they consists mainly of water and fiber. Pair with a quarter of a cup of fat free cottage cheese and you will get a more balanced meal. Tasty, filling and high protein snacks with little to no calories!

• 59 kcal
• 11 g protein
• 2 g carbohydrates
• 1 g fats

Low calorie banana bread – 88 kcal

Looking for 100 calorie treats? My low calorie banana bread recipe is all you need. A sweet and moist slice of this dessert has only 88 calories, but it still tastes delicious like the original. Enjoy on its own, or pair with a lean source of protein such as low fat Greek yogurt, fat free cottage cheese, a protein shake, or protein coffee. Here are the nutritional values for one slice of my skinny banana bread:

• 88 calories
• 2.8 g protein
• 14 g carbohydrates
• 1.7 g fats