Healthy snacks under 150 calories from Taste.com.au’s nutritionist
There’s nothing worse than the mid-afternoon energy slump but we’ve got your hunger demons covered with a range of sweet and savoury snacks. They’re healthy and only contain 100 to 150 calories. Enjoy!
Selected by Taste.com.au’s expert nutritionist, these healthy, convenient and calorie-controlled snacks will help curb your hunger between meals.
With fresh fruit, vegies, bliss balls, wholegrains crackers and nuts, they’re all between 100 and 150 calories so they’re ideal to eat when you’re trying to lose weight.
These baked broccoli quinoa bites are delicious sprinkled with sea salt and dipped in tomato chutney.
2: Spiced roasted chickpeas and edamame
This really is the perfect snack or side. Chickpeas and edamame coated in turmeric, paprika and cumin will spice up your meal - great any time of the day!
3: Raspberry smoothie bliss balls
Turn your favourite fruit smoothie into bite-size balls with this delicious raspberry and coconut recipe.
4: Satay brown rice bliss balls
For a satisfying savoury snack, try these delicious satay brown rice bliss balls. Lightly spiced and rolled in coconut, you’ll be begging for seconds!
5: Frozen raspberry marble yoghurt bites
Frozen raspberry yoghurt bites are a delicious snack that will satisfy any sweet cravings.
6: Kale, lime and coconut water green smoothie
The super ingredients in this healthy smoothie will ensure that your day begins on the right note.
Homemade hummus is delicious, nutritious and perfect for snacking. Try our version – it has a sweet pumpkin twist and added tahini for that authentic flavour.
8: Sweet potato and feta bliss balls
Try the new trend with these savoury bliss balls. Filled with feta and coated in pistachio nuts, these sweet potato balls make for a healthy and satisfying snack.
Whiz up this green power slushie for a refreshing alternative to juice.
If you have a can of beetroot in the cupboard, add a touch of mayonnaise and olive oil to make a delicious creamy dip. Serve with corn chips, crackers or vegetable sticks and your guests will love this snack.
11: Broad bean, avocado and mint dip
This mint, avocado and broad bean dip will have your guests raving about your dinner party. Mint gives this quick snack a freshness that is perfect with raw veggies.
Dip raw vegies into this spicy bean dip for a healthy morning or afternoon snack.
Try this finger licking vegetarian snack that is gluten-free, low in cholesterol and carbohydrates.
14: Muesli and goji bliss balls
These healthy muesli bliss balls are perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or snack.
15: Paprika and chilli kale chips
Fancy an afternoon snack? Try these spicy kale chips - they deliver all the flavour with none of the guilt.
This super-simple summer treat is a perfect after-school snack that will keep the kids satisfied until dinner-time.
These roasted nuts are deliciously moreish snack.
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