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Lemme guess!
You are a sucker for snacks, but you don’t wanna compromise on eating healthy. Right?
Well you’ve stumbled across to the right place because I’ve shared 25 ideas for simple healthy snacks for weight loss that will satisfy your snack-petite and help keep your weight in check.
(see what I did there…snack + appetite = snack+petite)
Snacking can often become a bad eating habit during emotional distress. When unchecked, snacking can become a regular habit for indulging in emotional eating which has many adverse effects, including weight gain and anxiety.
Eating mindfully is key to weight loss when paired with healthy food choices. Eating whole foods helps preserve most of the nutrients and is a great choice of diet to begin your journey for weight loss.
Below, I’ve shared 25 easy ideas for weight loss snacks that include whole food ingredients and are quick to make, to help you enjoy a good snack without gaining pounds.
(Note : This list comprises of ideas for healthy snacks for weight loss in multiple dietary preferences, appealing to a wide variety of nutritional needs and taste)
25 Healthy Snacks For Weight Loss
25. Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies
Starting the list with one of the most adored snacks (or dessert), carrot cake. But, with a healthy oatmeal twist and some coconut, raisins and pecans to make them into delicious cookies you can enjoy for breakfast and not worry about gaining pounds with only 136kcal per cookie!
Check out this recipe here.
24. Green Goddess Hummus Recipe
We all love hummus, but hey! Is there any way we can make it more nutritious? Glad you asked, because this green goddess hummus recipe (rightly named too!) is gonna make your delicious dip so much more interesting and healthy. Dip some wholewheat bread into it and you’ve got an excellent snack.
Check out this recipe here.
23. Protein Cookie Dough
Can you imagine cookies made with chickpeas that don’t need to be baked? It may sound completely bonkers but this super healthy, vegan, gluten-free and delicious protein cookie dough is just what you need to enjoy the dough and the cookies without the wait for baking.
Check out this recipe here.
22. Weight Watcher Pancakes
Pancakes for breakfast seem to have become the staple around the world. This weight watchers pancakes recipe makes our beloved breakfast dish healthy without the worry of gaining pounds.
Check out this recipe here.
21. Easy Baked Kale Chips
Crunching on a bag of chips feels so effortless and satisfying. If only we didn’t gain weight while enjoying them. Now, what’s a healthier vegetable than potato? Kale. Presenting to you crunchy kale chips. Easy to make and super healthy. Munch away!
Check out this recipe here.
20. Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Aren’t muffins the cutest, yummiest snacks? But some of them can pack a massive amount of calories. The solution is this banana oatmeal muffin snack. Soft, moist with crunchy toppings makes it such a tasty and healthy alternative.
Check out this recipe here.
19. Weight Watchers Ice Cream Cookies
Try out this simple and delicious 3 ingredient weight watchers recipe for vanilla chocolate chip pudding ice cream cookies. Doesn’t require any flour or baking.
Check out this recipe here.
18. Sugar-Free Carob Bars
Carob powder is somewhat like cacao powder, but is naturally sweet. Mixed with 6 more ingredients, this simple and easy sugar free snack bar may be one of the healthiest options for those with a sweet tooth.
Check out this recipe here.
17. Frozen Yogurt Covered Raspberries
Raspberries pack in a ton of nutrients. Make it interesting by dipping them into yogurt and let them freeze. The result is a fascinating and delicious candy-like healthy snack.
Check out this recipe here.
16. Minty & Citrusy Fruit Salad
Another berries filled snack with a citrusy and minty twist. This minty fruit salad is a fresh, no-cook dish that you can have any time of the day.
Check out this recipe here.
15. Baked Zucchini Fries
Zucchinis pack in a lot of nutrients but can taste pretty bland. To make it delightful, try this healthy Zucchini Fries snack recipe. It’s easy to make and comes out super crispy and flavorful.
Check out this recipe here.
14. Coconut Lime Raspberry Chia Pudding
This simple no-cook raspberry chia pudding is delightful and can be had any time, either as a dessert or a snack. Healthy and wholesome, no need to feel guilty about enjoying a good dish.
Check out this recipe here.
13. Weight Watchers Banana Bread
Here’s a simple, low fat, moist and delicious recipe of banana bread that you can enjoy as a snack without stuffing in too many calories.
Check out this recipe here.
12. Cranberry Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
This dark chocolate recipe is the perfect way to make the yummy chocolate bar more healthy and nutritious. Pistachios and cranberries pack in lots of antioxidants and good fats to help you enjoy a delectable chocolatey snack without guilt.
Check out this recipe here.
11. Vegetarian Plantain & Black Bean Taco Cups
A great game day snack, packed with veggies and delicious black beans in black bean taco cups. This healthy snack is definitely gonna be a winner on your next game day evening.
Check out this recipe here.
10. Boiled Edamame
A simple, highly nutritious snacking option, edamame is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod. Just boil or steam them and sprinkle some salt or any preferred condiments to enjoy a healthy snack.
Check out this recipe here.
9. Healthy Apple Chips
Another delightful alternative to unhealthy potato chips is this recipe of crispy apple chips. Easy, healthy and very yummy, apple chips might just become your go-to snack.
Check this recipe here.
8. Cucumber & Carrot slices with hummus
A simple, wholesome, no-cook snack with the nutrition of raw veggies and protein richness of chickpeas. Try this easy to make healthy snack which might just become your favorite.
Check out this recipe here.
7. Whole Wheat Olive Oil Crackers
A simple and delicious snack that kids are surely gonna love. This homemade whole wheat olive oil cracker is a perfect way to snack healthy.
Check out this recipe here.
6. Celery sticks with cream cheese
Nothing can get simpler than this snack. Grab some fresh celery sticks and dip them into cream cheese or any dipping of your choice to enjoy a nutritious snack.
5. Healthy Avocado Toast Snack
Avocados are extremely nutrient rich fruits and taste pretty good on its own. If you wanna make it interesting, try this recipe for avocado toast snack. It’s simple and delicious.
Check out this recipe here.
4. Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This classic recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies is a great choice for healthy snacking at home or on the go. Easy to make, soft and chewy, this snack goes great with a glass of milk.
Check out this recipe here.
3. Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Here’s a simple snack recipe with peanut butter that is healthy, gluten free and packs in a ton of protein. Make it within 30 minutes with no cooking involved, this is a great snack option for you.
Check out this recipe here.
2. Crispy Chickpeas
You’ll love this super crispy air fryer chickpeas. First of all they look delicious and taste freakishly good. It’s vegan and gluten free, and you can easily make it in under 15 minutes.
Check out the recipe here.
1. Mixed nuts
A simple, nutritious and delicious option is to mix different available nuts, seeds, dried fruits and something extra. (if you want, like chocolate chips, etc.)
Check out this recipe here.
Get started with your weight loss journey in the most delicious ways with these ideas for healthy snacks for weight loss.
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