By Brierley Wright [2], February 18, 2009 - 3:36am
I know that one of the secrets to successful dieting is planning ahead—and that includes snacks. I also know that for me, I absolutely have to have a game plan in place to stay on track—and avoid the candy dish and snacks at work—when hunger strikes.
So I stock my fridge with ingredients for quick, healthy and low-calorie snacks [6]. But when I get tired of my go-to snacks, I get creative in the kitchen. These 10 easy snack recipes under 100 calories are my secret to staying lean.
10 days of my favorite 100 calorie (or less) snacks:
Day 1. Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites [7]
Top each chocolate square with 1/2 teaspoon nut butter for sweet satisfaction in seconds. Make these in 10 minutes or less
Day 2. Edamame Nibbles [8]
A classic Japanese preparation.
Day 3. Indoor S’Mores [9]
You don’t have to sit around a fire to enjoy S’mores. Just be sure to watch them carefully under the broiler—the marshmallows can go from perfectly toasted to charcoal in a hurry.
Day 4. Crunchy Cereal Trail Mix [10]
Crunchy, sweet and salty, this simple trail mix combines all your favorite flavors in a convenient mix.
Day 5. Ham & Pepper Roll-Ups [11]
This snack is perfect for the kids too—try turkey instead of ham if you prefer.
Day 6. Smoked Salmon Bites [12]
Wasabi mayonnaise really sets off the smoked salmon in these rice-cracker treats. Make these in 20 minutes or less.
Day 7. Cheesy Popcorn [13]
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper dress up air-popped popcorn.
Day 8. Apple Confit [14]
Sturdy apples are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla in this slow cooker apple compote.
Day 9. Mini Greek Pizza Muffins [15]
All the flavors of a Greek pizza make these savory muffins bite-size treats for adults and kids alike. These take more than 20 minutes, but they’re worth the wait.
Day 10. Jojo’s Party Mix [16]
Our more sophisticated version of crunchy party mix gets its irresistible, rich taste from olive oil and a bit of Parmesan cheese rather than the better part of a stick of butter, or worse, margarine. With two-thirds less fat (none of it saturated) you can forget about that other stuff.
What's your go-to healthy snack? Tell us what you think below.
TAGS: Brierley Wright [2], Diet Blog [17]
Brierley's interest in nutrition and food come together in her position as nutrition editor at EatingWell. Brierley holds a master’s degree in Nutrition Communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. A Registered Dietitian, she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Vermont.
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