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22 Delicious, Easy Snacks That Will Help You Lose Weight

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Leah Goggins Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Updated September 19, 2022
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Tequila Guacamole

You can keep to a weight loss-friendly diet and still get your snack on when hunger strikes. Each of these tasty pick-me-ups contain less than 200 calories and 3 or more grams of fiber per serving, so you can munch on something satisfying while meeting your nutritional goals. Recipes like our Tequila Guacamole and Pizza Pistachios are perfect for snacking around the house or serving up as finger foods to friends and family.

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Tequila Guacamole

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Margarita lovers will go crazy for this twist on classic guacamole. Spiking your guacamole with tequila adds an extra layer of flavor and blends deliciously with the fresh lime juice and jalapeño. This guacamole is for grown-ups only, but you can omit the tequila if you're serving to kids.

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Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

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Air-fried chickpea snacks are intensely flavored and incredibly crunchy. Drying the chickpeas is essential to a good crunch, so don't skip this step. If you have time, leave them out on the counter to dry for an hour or two before frying.

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Easy Black Bean Dip

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This creamy bean dip is great for a party or picnic. Smoked paprika and ground chipotles add a robust, earthy flavor, but you can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don't have the other spices on hand.

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Pistachio & Peach Toast

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This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese--plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.

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Tomato, Peach & Feta Salad

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This juicy salad is the perfect snack in the height of summer when tomatoes and peaches are at their best.

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Cauliflower Hummus

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Credit: Casey Barber
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Is there anything cauliflower can't do? This versatile ingredient subs for chickpeas in a lightened-up version of hummus that's just as flavorful and zingy as the original.

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Spicy Tomato & Seaweed Salad

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Adjust the heat in this spicy tomato salad by using a milder pepper or just using a little less of a hot one. Sesame oil, tamari and seaweed add lots of umami and nutty flavor to a fresh tomato.

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Pizza Pistachios

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Nutritional yeast mimics the flavor of cheese, lending a pizza-like flavor to these playful spiced pistachios.

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Black Bean Hummus

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For a slightly Southwestern spin on hummus, swap in black beans for the traditional chickpeas. It's just as fiber-rich and filling, but with a taste that pairs well with tortilla chips and crisp bell peppers.

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Creamy Apple Salad

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This creamy apple salad is crunchy, sweet and just a tad bit tart thanks to dried cranberries. Make this easy salad ahead for your next lunch, brunch or picnic.

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Sweet Potato Hummus

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Roasted sweet potato adds earthy sweetness to hummus and gives it an even creamier, smoother texture. Use pimentón, or Spanish smoked paprika, for a hint of fire-grilled flavor, or use sweet paprika for a more subtle spice.

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Everything Bagel Microwave Popcorn

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Full of umami-rich flavors inspired by the classic bagel, this easy popcorn snack is sure to make your mouth water.

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Creamy Watermelon Smoothie

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This creamy vegan watermelon smoothie has a subtle coconut flavor thanks to coconut-milk yogurt. Strawberries add color and banana adds a smooth texture while letting the watermelon flavor shine through.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

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Roasting canned chickpeas until crispy makes a simple and healthy snack. In this riff on candied nuts, chickpeas are coated with cinnamon sugar to make them irresistible! This snack is best enjoyed the day it is made.

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Rosemary-Garlic Pecans

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These savory spiced nuts are perfect for snacking, adding to a cheese board or serving as a mini appetizer.

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Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

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Use juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave.

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Air-Fryer Kale Chips

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Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!

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Roasted Garlic Hummus

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Two entire heads of garlic might seem like an awful lot to add to a bowl of dip, but don't fear. When roasted, the pungent cloves mellow out for a rich but not-too-overpowering hummus.

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Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls

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If you're looking for a midday pick-me-up, these irresistible blueberry-lemon balls come together in minutes and make a perfect on-the-go snack. Walnuts add a boost of plant-based protein and help keep you energized, while a bit of maple syrup adds sweetness.

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Pumpkin-Oatmeal Muffins

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These healthy pumpkin-oatmeal muffins will get you in the mood for fall. Sprinkling the muffins with pecans adds a nutty crunch to every bite. Serve them for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack.

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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad

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This vibrant and healthy summer salad is perfect for BBQs and backyard parties. The dressing is whisked together right in the salad bowl before you add the vegetables, so it's also incredibly easy to make. Choose a fairly firm avocado so it holds its shape in the salad.

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Jonathan Perno's Spiced Candied Pecans

Jonathan Perno's Spiced Candied Pecans
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At home or at Campo, the restaurant he oversees at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm in Albuquerque, chef Jonathan Perno likes to welcome guests with spiced New Mexican pecans. You won't see this in most spiced-nut recipes, but Perno blanches them to reduce some of the bitter tannins in the skin that can sometimes overwhelm the pecans' delicate flavor.

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    1 of 22 Tequila Guacamole
    2 of 22 Air-Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
    3 of 22 Easy Black Bean Dip
    4 of 22 Pistachio & Peach Toast
    5 of 22 Tomato, Peach & Feta Salad
    6 of 22 Cauliflower Hummus
    7 of 22 Spicy Tomato & Seaweed Salad
    8 of 22 Pizza Pistachios
    9 of 22 Black Bean Hummus
    10 of 22 Creamy Apple Salad
    11 of 22 Sweet Potato Hummus
    12 of 22 Everything Bagel Microwave Popcorn
    13 of 22 Creamy Watermelon Smoothie
    14 of 22 Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
    15 of 22 Rosemary-Garlic Pecans
    16 of 22 Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
    17 of 22 Air-Fryer Kale Chips
    18 of 22 Roasted Garlic Hummus
    19 of 22 Blueberry-Lemon Energy Balls
    20 of 22 Pumpkin-Oatmeal Muffins
    21 of 22 Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad
    22 of 22 Jonathan Perno's Spiced Candied Pecans

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