Best Low Calorie Snacks for Weight Loss

The best low calorie snacks for weight loss are the ones that actually stop you from eating more later. A 50 calorie rice cake that leaves you hungry is not a win. A 150 calorie snack that kills your craving and holds you until the next meal is a win.

Apple slices with one tablespoon of peanut butter is roughly 140 calories. The apple provides fiber and water volume, the peanut butter provides protein and fat. Measure the peanut butter though, it is easy to double the portion without noticing.

A hard boiled egg with salt and pepper is about 78 calories and six grams of protein. Eggs are one of the most nutrient dense snacks you can eat.

Baby carrots with two tablespoons of hummus is around 120 calories. The carrots provide crunch and volume, the hummus adds protein and fiber.

A small handful of almonds, about 14 nuts, is roughly 100 calories. The key is to portion them out instead of eating from the bag.

Greek yogurt with a tablespoon of chia seeds is about 130 calories. Greek yogurt has more protein than regular yogurt, and chia seeds add fiber that expands in your stomach.

Cucumber slices with cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning is roughly 100 calories. The cucumber provides a huge volume of food for very few calories.

Celery sticks with two tablespoons of almond butter is around 160 calories. Celery is mostly water, which makes it a great vehicle for a more calorie dense topping.

Edamame, steamed and lightly salted, is about 120 calories per half cup. Edamame is one of the few plant based complete proteins.

A small orange and a stick of string cheese is roughly 150 calories. The orange provides vitamin C and fiber, the string cheese provides protein.

Half an avocado with salt and lime is about 120 calories for half a small avocado. Keep the portion to half and you get the benefits without the calorie overload.

Roasted chickpeas made at home with olive oil and spices are about 130 calories per half cup. Toss them with oil and spices and roast at 400 for 30 minutes.

Rice cakes with cottage cheese and everything bagel seasoning is about 120 calories for two. The cottage cheese adds protein that the rice cake lacks on its own.

Frozen grapes are roughly 100 calories per cup and taste like a dessert. The frozen texture makes them feel like a treat.

A protein shake made with water and one scoop of powder is about 120 calories. This is the most efficient snack for hunger control.

Popcorn, air popped with a little salt, is about 90 calories for three cups. Air popped is the key, movie theater popcorn can have 400 calories per serving.

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