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25 Best Snacks for Weight Loss

When trying to lose weight one should not completely give up snacks; The benefits of diet snacks exist, and some of them may even help you lose weight with healthy foods, and completely abstaining from eating for the purpose of losing weight may lead to counterproductive results as a result of overeating afterwards, and in this article we will mention the 25 best snacks for weight loss, and we will show the best time to eat snacks Is it possible to eat snacks between meals or not.

 Vegetables with guacamole

Ingredients :

• ½ red sweet pepper, sliced
• ½ cup of carrots sliced ​​lengthwise.
• ½ cup of ready-made guacamole.

Preparation method :

1. Eat this snack by dipping vegetable sticks in guacamole.
2. This snack is enough for one person, and contains 143 calories.

Vegetable slices with chickpeas

Ingredients :

• 2 tablespoons pureed chickpeas, canned or made to your preference.
• small pieces of your favorite fresh vegetables; Such as cucumber, red sweet pepper, baby carrot, and yellow squash.

Preparation method :

1. Wash your favorite vegetables well.
2. Eat this snack by dipping pieces of vegetables in your favorite chickpea puree.
3. This snack contains 71 calories, and you can eat vegetables in the desired quantities, but chickpea puree does not exceed two tablespoons per person.

Yogurt and mixed fruit

Ingredients :

• 2 cups of low-fat yogurt.
• 5 cups of mixed fruits; Like seedless grapes, sliced ​​fresh strawberries, or blueberries.
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
• 1 cup (225 grams) of chopped pineapple.

Preparation method :

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for an hour, up to two days.
3. Ingredients are enough for 8 servings, one serving contains about 104 calories, and is approximately equal to 1/4 cup of yogurt with 2/3 cup of fruits,

Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella cheese

Ingredients :

• 20 fresh basil leaves.
• 20 small balls of fresh mozzarella cheese.
• 20 cherry tomatoes cut in half.
• ¼ cup of olive oil.
• ½ cup of balsamic vinegar.
• 20 toothpicks.
• Salt and black pepper to taste.

Preparation method :

1. In each toothpick, insert half a cherry tomato, then a basil leaf, then a ball of mozzarella cheese, and repeat this method for the rest of the sticks.
2. Arrange the sticks on a serving plate and sprinkle salt and black pepper on it.
3. Mix balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl and make as a dip.
4. This snack gives about 8 servings, each serving has about 225 calories.

Celery sticks with cream cheese

Ingredients :

• A stalk of fresh celery.
• 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.

Preparation method :

1. Spread the cream cheese on and inside the celery.
2. Cut the celery sticks into small pieces that are easy to hold by hand and to eat.
3. This meal contains 110 calories, enough for one person.

Dark chocolate and nuts

Ingredients :

• 7 walnut halves (you can use another type of nuts).
• 2 tablespoons of small dark chocolate pieces.

Preparation method :

1. Mix the ingredients together in an airtight container or bag.
2. Eat it as a snack.
3. This snack is enough for one serving, and its calories are about 172 calories.

Cottage cheese with flax seeds and cinnamon

Ingredients :

• A tablespoon of ground flaxseeds.
• Cinnamon as desired.
• 50 grams of low-fat cottage cheese.
• Diet sugar as desired.

Preparation method :

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Eat it like pudding.
3. This snack is enough for one serving, and its calories are about 80 calories.

Mixed olives

It is like an appetizer and also as a snack:

Ingredients:

• 680 grams of mixed olives; Whether black, green, or the good kind preferred.
• 2 tablespoons of oregano.
• Peel 2 lemons.
• 2 tablespoons of thyme.
• 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary.
• 4 crushed garlic cloves.
• olive oil.
• Black pepper to taste.

Preparation method :

1. Soak the olives in water for 30 minutes to get rid of the excess salt, then remove and dry.
2. Mix lemon peels, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic and a few tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Put the previous mixture on the olives, stir and leave them for 1-2 hours.
4. Pour the olives and the mixture into a sterilized jar, then pour the olive oil over it until it is completely covered.
5. Cover the jar well and put it in the refrigerator for at least a week before eating it.
6. You can divide these ingredients into 10 servings, each serving approximately 404.7 calories.

Hard-boiled eggs

It is a snack we all know and know how to prepare; One boiled egg makes one serving, and contains about 75 calories:

Preparation method :

1. Put a quantity of water covering the eggs on the fire.
2. Count 13 minutes from when the water begins to boil, and then remove the eggs from the water.
3. Put the eggs in cold water as soon as they are removed from the hot water, then wait for a minute and put them in another cold water until cooled, then peel them.

popcorn

Popcorn is a healthy snack when prepared in a healthy way:

Ingredients :

• Little bit of oil.
• Popcorn as desired.
• Salt as desired.

Preparation method :

1. Put the oil on the fire and try it by putting 3 grains of popcorn in the oil and covering the pot.
2. When you hear the crackling sound, remove the pot from the fire, then put the amount of popcorn, stir them and make sure they are spread in the oil.
3. Return the pot to the fire and then cover it.
4. Wait until you hear the popping sound, then remove the pot from the fire when the sound has subsided.
5. Pour the popcorn into a bowl and add salt or your favorite flavor to it.
6. A serving of popcorn is 1 cup, and contains about 55 calories.

Canned salmon or sardines

Canned salmon can be prepared for its many benefits:

Ingredients :

• 2 cups of chopped carrots.
• A box of salmon.
• 3 large avocados, cut into cubes.
• ¼ cup chopped parsley.
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.
• Salt and black pepper to taste.
• ¼ cup of Greek yogurt with 2% fat.
• 3 large sweet peppers, thinly sliced.

Preparation method :

1. Mash the salmon with a fork in a large bowl, then add the other ingredients and mix together.
2. Put the bowl in the refrigerator for two hours and then take it out to eat.
3. Calories are in about a cup and a half of this mixture, which is about 209 calories per serving.

As for canned sardines, it can be prepared as follows:

Ingredients :

• 8-12 sardines, canned and packed in olive oil.
• 4 crackers (crackers) made from whole grains (we'll tell you how to make them later).
• Lemons.

Preparation method :

1. Put two or three sardines on each of the crackers.
2. Squeeze the lemon on them.
3. These ingredients are enough to make 4 servings, each serving has about 64 calories.

Pear slices with ricotta cheese

Ingredients :

• A tablespoon of ricotta cheese.
• 3 teaspoons of honey.
• Pears cut into slices.
• A tablespoon of crushed and toasted walnuts.

Preparation method :

1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and honey well.
2. Arrange the pear slices on a serving plate, then spread the ricotta and honey mixture on them and garnish with honey and ground walnuts.
3. You can divide this amount into two portions, each serving approximately 116 calories.

oats

Oats are a well-known healthy food for the diet , and you can make energy balls with it, which are as follows:

Ingredients :

• A cup of oats.
• 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds.
• ½ cup of small chocolate pieces.
• ½ cup of natural peanut butter.
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 4 tablespoons of honey.

How to prepare:

1. Pour all ingredients into a large bowl and mix them all.
2. Form balls of suitable size and put them in the freezer from 30 minutes to an hour.
3. Eat it and keep the rest in an airtight container or resealable bag in the refrigerator for up to a week or three months in the freezer.
4. This quantity is enough to make 30 balls, and each ball is a full serving containing approximately 63 calories.

fruit salad

It is a snack that you can prepare according to the fruit you want, as follows:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of chopped pineapple.
• ½ kg of chopped strawberries.
• 1 cup salad toppings (optional)
• 4 pieces of kiwi peeled and chopped.
• ¼ kilo blackberries, cut in half

How to prepare:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.
2. These ingredients make enough for 10 servings. Each serving is about ¾ cup of fruit, with 57 calories.

dried fruits

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup roasted and unsalted peanuts.
• ¼ cup of cranberries.
• ¼ cup of almonds.
• 56 grams of dried prunes or any other dried fruit.
• ¼ cup of chopped dates.

Preparation method :

1. Mix all ingredients together in an airtight container for two weeks.
2. This amount can be divided into 5 servings, each serving approximately 132 calories.

Fruit slices with peanut butter

Ingredients :

• 170 grams of Greek yogurt.
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon.
• ½ tablespoon of maple syrup.
• A tablespoon of peanut butter.

How to prepare:

1. Mix all these ingredients and serve with sliced ​​fruit; Such as apples, bananas, pears, or strawberries.
2. You can divide the above mixture into 4 servings, each serving with one fruit containing less than 150 calories.

Whey protein shake

Ingredients :

• 30 grams of whey protein powder.
• A glass of low-fat milk.
• ½ cup vanilla ice cream.

How to prepare:

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth consistency to prepare a cup of milkshake.
2. One serving contains 379 calories.

Whole grain crackers

Known as crackers, you can prepare it as follows:

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of toasted sesame seeds.
• ¼ cup of whole wheat flour.
• ½ teaspoon of salt.
• 4-5 tablespoons of water, as needed.
• 5 tablespoons of olive or sesame oil.

How to prepare:

1. Heat the oven to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Mix the flour, sesame seeds and salt in a bowl, then add the oil and knead with fingertips until it is like breadcrumbs.
3. Gradually add water and knead the mixture until it reaches the right consistency.
4. Sprinkle the flour on a flat surface, then roll the dough over it, cut it into your favorite shapes, and stack them without sticking together on a tray lined with butter paper.
5. Bake the crackers for 15-20 minutes, until they reach a light brown color, then leave to cool.
6. You can divide this amount into 48 servings, each serving containing 32 calories.

Carrot and oat biscuits

Ingredients :

• one egg.
• A teaspoon of cinnamon.
• 100 grams of soft butter.
• 1 ½ cup of self-raising whole wheat flour.
• A cup of oats.
• ⅓ cup of brown sugar.

How to prepare:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Put the sugar, butter and cinnamon in a blender.
3. Add an egg to them and then run the mixer again.
4. Add the mixture to a bowl with the carrots, flour and oats, then mix them well.
5. Take balls of the mixture and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, pressing each ball a little with a fork.
6. Bake the dough until it takes on a golden color, then leave it to cool.
7. You can divide this amount into 20 servings, each serving containing about 101 calories.

granola

Ingredients :

• a glass of nuts and seeds; Such as almonds and chia seeds.
• Orange people.
• ½ cup of dried fruits such as cranberries.
• 3 cups of oats.
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
• ¼ cup of olive oil or coconut oil.
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
• ½ teaspoon liquid vanilla.
• ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt.

How to prepare:

1. Heat the oven to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Lay the butter paper on the baking tray.
3. Mix the granola ingredients in a bowl, then add the oil, maple syrup and vanilla to it and mix well.
4. Add the granola to the tray and bake in the oven for 20-22 minutes, turning once halfway.
5. Take out the granola when it turns golden brown and let it cool.
6. You can divide it into about 12 servings, each serving about 222 calories.

Crispy sweet potato

Ingredients:

• Sweet potato.
• olive oil
• black pepper.
• ¼ teaspoon salt.

How to prepare:

1. Cut the sweet potatoes into slices like chips after washing and drying them.
2. Put it in a bowl and mix it with olive oil so that it reaches all its parts.
3. Lay the slices in a single layer on a tray lined with butter paper.
4. Sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then put them in the oven at a temperature of 250 ° C for one to two hours, or until they turn golden brown, taking care to turn them from time to time.
5. You can divide the amount into two servings, each serving about 112 calories.

Peach and honey sundae

Ingredients :

• 5 ripe peaches
• 2 cups of frozen whole coconut milk.
• ½ teaspoon liquid vanilla.
• A teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• ¼ cup of honey or maple syrup.
• A tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

Preparation method :

1. Mix all ingredients in a food processor until it reaches a smooth consistency.
2. Pour the mixture into a bowl and put it in the freezer for 4-6 hours.
3. You can divide the amount into 6 servings, each serving half a cup of ice cream has about 87 calories.

Almond protein balls

Protein is important for dieting and weight loss , and you can prepare rich snacks with it, including this recipe:

Ingredients :

• A cup of shredded coconut.
• ½ cup of almond butter.
• A cup of almond flour.
• ⅓ cup of maple syrup.
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
• A tablespoon of chia seeds.

Preparation method :

1. Mix almond butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds.
2. Mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, and some coconut and mix until you get a soft dough.
3. Form about 12 balls of dough, then roll them in the remaining coconut and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 4 months.
4. Each ball counts as a serving, and contains about 185 calories.

Banana covered with dark chocolate

Ingredients :

• 6 sundae sticks.
• A cup of grated dark chocolate.
• Two bananas cut into three pieces.
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
• 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut.
• 2 tablespoons of sliced ​​roasted almonds.
• ½ teaspoon sea salt.

Preparation method :

1. Spread parchment paper on a tray and arrange the banana pieces on them, insert an ice cream stick in each piece and put them in the freezer for at least an hour.
2. In a bowl, mix the chocolate with the coconut oil and put them on a water bath until completely melted.
3. Dip each banana in the melted chocolate and put them in the tray and sprinkle with coconut, almonds and sea salt.
4. Put the bananas in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
5. Serves 6 servings, each serving contains approximately 261 calories.

Tropical Vitamin C Smoothie

Ingredients :

• A cup of baby spinach or cabbage leaves.
• ½ cup of pineapple chunks.
• ½ cup of mango slices.

Tips for eating snacks to lose weight

Here are some tips that will help you when eating snacks to lose weight:

• It is preferable to eat a snack in the middle of the day between breakfast and lunch, unless your breakfast is good.
• You can eat a snack at any time as long as 4 hours have not passed since your last meal. After this period, your metabolism rate may drop, and you may want to eat unhealthy options or overeat.
• You can eat a small snack before bed, especially if hours have passed since you ate dinner, provided that you eat light food that does not cause obesity.
• You can eat the snack after exercising for an hour or more.
• You should eat a snack before you go out to eat so that you are not hungry, and ask for large quantities of food.

In conclusion, my dear, after we mentioned the best 25 snacks for weight loss and our knowledge of the benefits of diet snacks, we always advise those looking to lose weight to go to the specialized doctor to make a diet and diet appropriate for each case, and do the necessary calculations and follow-up that is very important to lose excess weight safely without harming the health of the body.