30 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss That Actually Taste Great

Snacking receives a bad rap for its association with weight loss. However did you know that the kind of snacks you eat can actually be helpful for losing weight and staying energized all day long? You don’t always have to grab a bag of chips or sugary treats to snack. But when handled correctly, it can keep you full, help prevent overeating during meals, and give your body the vital nutrients it needs.

Healthy snacking for your fitness aficionado or newbie to weight loss we’ve got the ultimate guide. Here, I’ll cover everything you need to know about snacking for weight loss, backed by science, and the 30 nutrient dense snacking ideas that will keep hunger at bay while fueling your body.

What Makes a Snack Healthy?

The healthy snack is about more than just counting the calories: it is about helping your body run as best it can. Here’s what to look for in a healthy snack:

Nutrient-Dense Foods: Try focusing on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants like fruits, veggies and whole grains.

High Protein or Fiber Content: These are needed to keep you satiated and help inhibit those swerving hunger pangs.

Low in Added Sugars and Unhealthy Fats: Speak out against processed snacks, those that are full of sugar or trans fats.

“Safely snacking is a powerful tool in being and remaining healthy,” says Nutritionist, Dr. Emily Green.

Snacks and Weight Loss.

Healthy snacking is not all about satisfying a moment of craving, but plays a bigger role in energy and helps with weight loss.

Boosts Metabolism

Small healthy snacks throughout the day can help prevent blood sugar crashes, and will keep your metabolism working at its best.

Prevents Overeating

When you’re starving, you tend to put down bigger portions, retarding that meal till the next morning. Tipping off hunger with a snack helps you stay ahead of your hunger.

Supports Nutritional Needs

Whatever you’re doing; at the gym, at your desk – a balanced snack offers essential nutrients your body needs to perform.

“Weight loss is about making smarter choices, including your snacks, and not about deprivation,” says Fitness Trainer, Alex Johnson.

30 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

To make it easier to snack, we’ve gathered a list of 30 healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare snacks. To make navigation easy, these are grouped into categories.

Fruits

I love it, it’s nature’s perfect on the go solution! Fiber and natural sweetness make fruits a wonderful way to fuel your day and feed your brain.

Almond Butter Apple Slices

Portion: 1 tablespoon almond butter + 1 medium apple

This snack keeps you full longer, jam packed with good fats and fiber.

Mixed Berries

Portion: blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries – 1 cup

Loaded with antioxidants and low in calories.

Banana Energy Bites

Recipe: Cut a banana and top with dollop of Greek yogurt and sprinkle of chia seeds.

Dark Chocolate Orange Wedges

Portion: 15g dark chocolate (85% cacao or above) + 1 orange

Vegetables
Vegetables are low calorie nutrition powerhouses for weight loss.

Carrot Sticks with Hummus

Portion: 2 tablespoons hummus + 1 cup carrot sticks

Cottage Cheese with Cucumber Slices

Portion: 2 tablespoons low fat cottage cheese + 1 cup cucumber slices

Bell Pepper Nachos

Recipe: Cut bell peppers in half and lay face down, top with salsa and shreded cheese and place under broiler.

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A hard fast nostalgic bite full of protein and fiber.

Nuts & Seeds
Also rich in healthy fats, they are small, satisfying, and come easily.

Trail Mix

Portion: unsalted nuts, dried fruit and seeds = 1/4 cup

Portion out nuts because they are very calorie dense.

Roasted Chickpeas

Recipe: Make a batch of roasted crispy, olive oil, paprika and salt tossed chickpeas.

Pumpkin Seeds

Portion: Lightly salted, roasted pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup

Walnuts and Dried Cranberries

The sweetest and the savorest.

Protein-Packed Snacks
Fuel your body with these muscle builder, metabolism boosting snacks.

Everything Seasoned Boiled Eggs

Portion: A sprinkle of seasoning on 2 boiled eggs

Honey and Granola Greek Yogurt

Portion: Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon honey and 2 tablespoons granola total = 1/2 cup

Turkey Roll-Ups

Recipe: Add a roll of cream cheese, and then roll slices of turkey around cucumber or avocado slices.

Edamame

Portion: 1 pinch of sea salt with a steamed 1/2 cup of edamame.

Low-Calorie Options
Guilt free snacks you can munch on.

Rice Cake with Avocado

Portion: 1 quarter of an avocado topped on 1 brown rice cake

Seaweed Sheets

Rather great for a salty, creeky fix which is extremely low calorie.

Air-Popped Popcorn

Portion: A sprinkle of nutritional yeast over 3 cups

Zucchini Chips

Bake crisp tossed thinly sliced zucchini in olive oil.

How to Have Healthy Snacking Habit Tips
Plan Ahead

Keep some healthy snacks on hand so you aren’t tempted by choices that are not healthy when you strike a hunger p dall.

Control Portions

Use small containers or bags to feed our snack portions and thereby prevent unnecessary munching.

Keep Healthy Snacks Visible

If healthy foods are the things you grab, then you’re less likely to pick up processed junk food.

Stay Hydrated

Hunger is sometimes mistaken for thirst. First, drink water, because that’ll tell you if you need a snack.

While your diet is obviously important, good snacking isn’t just about what you put in your mouth, but into your day. Nutrition Coach, Sarah Patel points out that ‘Planning and portion control are crucial.’

So Share with Us Your Favorite Snacks!
It’s time to start incorporating some of these 30 amazing healthy snack ideas into your daily routine. What are your favorites? What’s your go to snack that doesn’t appear on this list? We’d love to hear from you!

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Share your favorite healthy snacks and incorporate some of these 30 amazing ideas into your daily routine. What are your go-to snacks that aren’t on this list? We’d love to hear from you! Visit our library of resources on healthy eating habits and weight loss for more tips and recipes to help you reach your health and fitness goals, one smart snack at a time.