19 healthy snack ideas

<b>Roast Beef and Horseradish Cream on Pear</b><br><br> Mix together 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream and 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish. Dividing evenly, top ½ sliced pear with 3 slices deli roast beef, the<br> horseradish cream, and fresh herbs (such as chervil, parsley, or tarragon). <i>149 calories | 3g fiber | 15g protein | 4g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Beet Chips With Curried Yogurt</b> Mix together 2 tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt and 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon curry powder. Serve with 1 cup beet chips. <i>180 calories | 5g fiber | 6 g protein | 11g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Crackers With Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread and Banana</b> Dividing evenly, spread 2 crisp bread crackers with 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread. Top with 1 sliced small banana. <i>214 calories | 6g fiber | 4g protein | 7g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Ham and Jicama Wraps</b> Dividing evenly, wrap 6 jicama or celery sticks with 3 slices ham. Serve with 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard for dipping. <i>74 calories | 2g fiber | 8g protein | 2g fat</i> ( Sang An/Real Simple)

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<b>Banana, Kale, and Almond Milk Smoothie</b> In a blender, puree 1 medium banana, 1 cup chopped kale, and 1 cup almond milk until smooth. <i>201 calories | 5g fiber | 5g protein | 4g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Minty Pea Dip With Pretzel Chips</b> Mash 1/2 cup frozen peas with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice. Serve with 15 pretzel chips. <i>209 calories | 5g fiber | 8g protein | 0g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Tropical Yogurt Parfait</b> Top 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt with 1 cut-up kiwi and 1/4 cup cut-up mango. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted roasted cashews. <i>204 calories | 3g fiber | 12g protein | 7g fat</i> ( Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries</b> Spread 1/2 toasted whole-grain “flat” bagel with 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta. Top with 1/3 cup sliced strawberries. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar. <i>148 calories | 4g fiber | 7g protein | 5g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Lemony Avocado With Endive Dippers</b> Mash 1/3 chopped avocado with 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Serve with endive leaves. <i>143 calories | 12g fiber | 4g protein | 9g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Rice Cake With Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Cherries</b> Spread 1 rice cake with 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut and 2 teaspoons dried cherries. <i>177 calories | 2g fiber | 5g protein | 11g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Cherry Tomatoes With Goat Cheese</b> Dividing evenly, top 5 halved large cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons chopped herbs (such as chives, basil, or parsley). <i>98 calories | 1g fiber | 6g protein | 7g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom</b> Top 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries and a pinch of cardamom. <i>182 calories | 2g fiber | 4g protein | 5g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Sesame Popcorn</b> Toss 4 cups popped popcorn with 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. <i>152 calories | 5g fiber | 4g protein | 4g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Celery Sticks With Hummus and Olives</b> Dividing evenly, top 3 celery sticks with 3 tablespoons hummus and 3 sliced kalamata olives. <i>129 calories | 5g fiber | 5g protein | 8g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Dark Chocolate and Nut Clusters</b> Mix together 1/4 cup unsalted roasted nuts and 1 ounce melted dark chocolate (70 to 80 percent cocoa). Drop onto wax paper; refrigerate until set. <i>195 calories | 3g fiber | 4g protein | 14g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Sweet Potato Fries With Chipotle Yogurt</b> Cook 14 frozen sweet potato fries according to the package directions. Mix together 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon chipotles in adobo sauce and serve for dipping. <i>208 calories | 3g fiber | 3g protein | 10g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Spicy Watermelon and Pistachios</b> Toss 2 cups cut-up watermelon with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest. Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper and 2 teaspoons chopped unsalted roasted pistachios. <i>126 calories | 2g fiber | 3g protein | 3g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Mango and Raspberry Smoothie</b> In a blender, puree 1/2 cup coconut water, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 2 ounces tofu, and 1 teaspoon agave nectar until smooth. <i>173 calories | 7g fiber | 6g protein | 2g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)

<b>Whole-Grain Bread With Almond Butter and Peaches</b> Spread 2 teaspoons almond butter on 1 slice toasted whole-grain bread. Top with 1/2 sliced peach. <i>135 calories | 3g fiber | 6g protein | 7g fat</i> (Sang An/Real Simple)