88 Unexpected Snacks Under 100 Calories

Yahoo Health
Updated

We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal. These flavorful, low-calorie treats can please any palate while still leaving room for dinner.

Sweet Snacks

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1. Chocolate Banana

½ frozen banana dipped in 2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips, melted

2. Frozen Grapes

28 grapes (about 1 scant cup), placed in the freezer for 2+ hours

3. Honeyed Yogurt

½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 1 dash cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey

4. Mini PB&F

1 Fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter

5. Spiced Orange

1 medium orange, sprinkled with cinnamon

6. Grilled Pineapple

2 ¼-inch thick pineapple rounds (3 ½-inch diameter), grilled (or sautéed) for 2 minutes or until golden

7. Berries ‘n’ Cream

1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons whipped topping

8. Stuffed Figs

3 small dried figs stuffed with 1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta and sprinkled with cinnamon

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9. Nuts 'n’ Berries

2/3 cup blueberries sprinkled with 1 tablespoon slivered almonds

10. Dark Chocolate

½ ounce (about 1 block or 3 squares)

11. Nut-Stuffed Date

1 medjool date filled with 1 teaspoon natural unsalted almond butter

12. Chocolate Milk

6 ounces skim milk mixed with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup

13. Cinnamon Applesauce

1 cup unsweetened applesauce, sprinkled with cinnamon

14. Citrus-Berry Salad

1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice

15. Maple-Pumpkin Yogurt

½ cup nonfat plain yogurt (go Greek for extra protein) mixed with 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon maple syrup

16. Chocolate Pudding

1 4-ounce container fat-free pudding

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17. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

7 strawberries dipped in 1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted

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18. Tropical Juice Smoothie

¼ cup each 100-percent pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice

19. Vanilla and Banana Smoothie

1/3 cup sliced banana, ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt, and 1 handful ice, blended until smooth

20. M.Y.O. Banana Chips

1 sliced small banana dipped in lemon juice and baked

21. Baked Apple

1 small apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 sprinkle cinnamon, baked until tender

22. Fruity Waffles

1 toasted Kashi 7-Grain Waffle topped with ¼ cup mixed berries

23. Skinny S’more

2 graham cracker squares with 8 roasted miniature marshmallows and 1 teaspoon dark chocolate chips

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24. Cinnamon Graham Crackers and Peanut Butter

2 graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter, sprinkled with cinnamon

25. Cereal and Milk

2/3 cup crisped rice cereal with 1/3 cup skim milk

26. Milk and Cookies

5 animal crackers with ½ cup skim milk

27. Warm Spiced Cider

6 ounces apple cider, sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg, warmed

Check out the full list on Greatist.

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Originally posted December 2012. Updated July 2015.