Healthy Snack Ideas Under 200 Calories

 

At some point during our busy day, we all get all craving for something that can hold us over until dinner or we just want a quick dessert while binge-watching the latest series on Netflix. But that urge to snack can lead to trouble if you choose the unhealthy route. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy snacks ideas under 200 calories. These healthy snack ideas can satisfy your craving for carbs or sweets but without the empty calories in chips, cookies, or ice cream.

These healthy snacks are quick and easy enough for you to have anytime whether are work, home or

even on the road.  

Half an Apple With 1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter: 150 Calories

Generally, anything with peanut butter on it is good. Take celery and peanut butter or bananas and peanut butter. So here is another healthy idea for a food to add peanut butter to, apples. Doesn’t matter the type of apple: granny smith, red delicious, gala, fuji, honeycrisp. They all work well.

For peanut butter, like apples, it really doesn’t matter. It can be creamy or crunchy. It can be Skippy or Peter Pan or your own homemade peanut butter. Personally, I like crunchy on granny smith.

Quaker Organic Instant Oatmeal (Regular Flavor): 150 Calories

Not only is this a great healthy snack with 150 calories per serving, but oats are also very healthy for you, even if they are instant in this case. Oats are high in fiber and can help control blood sugar levels as well as lower cholesterol. You can always flavor up the oatmeal by adding ground cinnamon or fruit. Raisins are a good addition as are bananas. If you like nuts, you can try those as well. Almond slivers are good.

1 Tbsp Peanuts And 2 Tbsp Dried Cranberries: 130 Calories

Okay, so the recommended serving size above is about a handful. Not too large but the flavor of this combination is outstanding. Get unsalted peanuts and avoid the blood pressure gain while still getting your protein. Adding the dried cranberries in gets you that antioxidant boost.

1/2 Cup Frozen Yogurt: 110 Calories 

Frozen yogurt by itself can be particularly good for you. If you avoid adding all the toppings like cookies, brownies, candy, etc., the calorie level is low, and you get a boost of good bacteria and probiotics.

1 Cup Baby Carrots With 2 Tbsp Hummus

Like peanut butter, hummus is good with just about anything. Certainly, pairing it with carrots is a lot healthier than pita bread. Of course, carrots have a great many health benefits. They are considered a super food that is high in fiber and loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Hummus is no slouch either. Hummus is made form chickpeas and is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also a good source of plant-based protein.