
Nutritious Snacks that Satisfy
Though it may seem counter intuitive, you actually need snacks to lose weight. Smart snacks allow you to eat more and still lose weight, because snacks between meals keeps your body fueled. This ensures that your metabolism stays up, which actually helps you burn fat. But what you eat matters. These snacks will help you ward off sweet temptations and avoid overeating during mealtime. Plus, they’re packed with nutrients and delicious flavors that will keep you from feeling deprived of food.

Pear Slices with Almond Butter and Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup pear slices + 2 teaspoons almond butter + 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt drizzled with 1 teaspoon honey
195 Calories

Homemade Guacamole and Chips
1 peeled, seeded avocado + 2 tablespoons chopped onion + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro + 1/8 teaspoon salt + baked tortilla chips
Combine avocado, onion, cilantro and salt in a food processor; pulse 8 times or until combined. Makes 4 servings (1 serving=1/4 guacamole and 13 chips)
147 Calories

Grapes and Cheese
½ cup grapes + 1 mini light Swiss cheese wedge
87 Calories

Hummus and Baby Carrots
3 tablespoons hummus + 10 baby carrots
110 Calories

Watermelon with a Hint of Mint Smoothie
2 cups seedless watermelon + 2 tablespoons fresh mint + 1/3 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
Blend all ingredients together.
142 Calories

Greek Yogurt and Strawberry Snack
¼ cup sliced strawberries + ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt + 1 teaspoon honey
Stir strawberries in yogurt; drizzle with honey.
105 Calories

Chocolate Milk – Almond, Cashew or Plant Based
1 cup chocolate milk
158 Calories (varies per brand)

Pistachio Chocolate-Dipped Apples
3 apple wedges + 1 dark chocolate square (0.375oz) + 1 teaspoon crushed salted pistachios
Melt chocolate square. Dip apple wedges into chocolate; sprinkle with pistachios.
98 Calories

Quick Nachos
12 baked tortilla chips + 1/3 reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese + 1 tablespoon each salsa and reduced fat sour cream
Top chips with cheese; broil just until melted. Dollop with salsa and sour cream.
222 Calories

Cinnamon Popcorn
3 cups air-popped popcorn + 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
Toss popcorn with cinnamon sugar.
107 Calories

Veggies and Tzatziki Dip
3 tablespoons Tzatziki dip (or other Greek yogurt-based dip) + 1 cup mixed raw vegetables (such as baby carrots, broccoli and cauliflower florets, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices)
86 Calories