13 Healthy and Delicious Snacks That Support Weight Loss
Healthy and delicious often don’t go together. This article will prove that wrong. While a bag of chips and a can of soda come to mind first when talking about snacks, there are healthier alternatives that can burn fat and maintain weight. So get your pen and journal and list down these 13 snack substitutes that support weight loss.
1. Carrots and Tahini
Carrots contain a lot of antioxidants and water making it healthy and hydrating while tahini is rich in protein. Combine these two and you get a satisfying nutritious snack. Preparation is easy too. Slice your carrots into sticks then dip them in tahini and eat!
2. Avocado Fries with Lime Dipping Sauce
To cook low-calorie and low-fat fries, air fry your avocados instead of deep-frying for a healthier alternative. You can dip avocado slices in scrambled eggs and dress them with a breading mix. After cooking, serve with lime dipping sauce for a salty-sour snack.
3. Wildberry Smoothie
Both fiber and protein-rich with antioxidants, the Wild Blueberry Smoothie is a standalone snack that satisfies both your hunger and thirst! Blend together 1/2 cup of wild berries with half a banana, 1/3 cup of low-fat milk, and 4 ounces low-fat plain Greek yogurt.
4. Sweet Trail Mix
Avoid buying pre-packed Trail Mixes especially those with M&Ms. Prepare your own trail mix snack with equal proportions of unsweetened dried fruits and unsalted roasted nuts. Serve with water and enjoy!
5. Tuna-Stuffed Avocado
This is one omega-3 and protein-packed snack to keep you satisfied for a long period. Shred the steamed fish along with tomato and cilantro. If you want a spicier serving, replace the tomato with red bell pepper and add jalapeno.
6. Yogurt with Nuts and Berries
If you’re really into zero-saturated fat snacks then the YNB mix is your thing. Fill a bowl with a half cup of Greek yogurt then mix with another half cup of berries. For a finishing touch, sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped nuts.
7. Apple Nachos
This easy and filling yet flavorful snack might be your next favorite thing. A thin slice of apple dipped in peanut butter-cinnamon mix sprinkled with dry muesli will give you foodgasms. Not only that, but the cinnamon will also boost your metabolism.
8. Air Fryer Tostones
For a zero fat and low-calorie snack, air-fry two banana slices into plantains. Then dip the plantains into guacamole. This tostone doesn’t only make one good snack, it can also be a pre-workout snack due to its medium-carb and sugar content.
9. Coconut Smoothie
Whether this smoothie is made from coconut milk or water, coconut products are rich in medium-chain triglycerides. Meaning, consuming a smoothie of coconut reduces appetite and calorie intake. The fatty acids in coconuts are also less likely to be stored as fat and are rather absorbed for energy or ketone production.
10. Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Shrimps do make a dish fancy and are also a great source of lean protein! On your next trip to the supermarket, look for pre-cooked and peeled shrimps as they’re easy to find. You can serve 8 pieces with cocktail sauce for a snack of 126 calories.
11. Popcorn
Commonly known as a movie snack, popcorns are full of fiber with fewer calories. Add more weight-loss benefits by sprinkling nutritional yeast instead of artificial flavoring powders. The cheese-like yeast is a great source of vitamin B-12, a nutrient that helps in boosting your metabolism and burns stored fat and calories.
12. Veggies with Ranch Dip
Greek yogurt is usually sweet, but mix half a cup of it into a tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix, then it becomes as good as the Caesar salad dressing. For your dip, slice carrots and into sticks for a low-fat and high-protein snack.
13. Dried Seaweed
Seaweeds contain alginate which is a fiber found in sea kelp that significantly reduces your body fat uptake. The seaweed strips are also salty and crunchy which is a good potato chip substitute. But keep in mind to drink a lot of water after eating as seaweed is high in sodium.
Weight-loss supporting snacks are usually high in fiber and protein which easily satisfy the stomach and are longer to digest. Remember to go for natural and organic. Avoid processed goods and if available, always check every product’s nutritional value.
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