25 Nutritious (and Tasty) Healthy Snacks

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They’re under 200 calories, healthy, satisfying, and pro-approved―what’s not to love?

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Almonds

Sahale's Spicy Soledad Almonds, a healthy snack

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Small handful of Sahale’s Spicy Soledad Almonds (sold at supermarkets).

For more nutritious options between meals, see Real Simple’s list of healthy snacks.

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Healthy Oven-Baked Chips

Replace greasy, fried potato chips with this healthy alternative, which is made by breading sliced zucchini and baking it in the oven. A dip in fat-free milk helps the breadcrumb coating stick, and Parmesan cheese gives the chips a deliciously crispy texture. Consider serving alongside hummus, carrots, or other crudité.

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All-Natural Multigrain Waffle

Van's All-Natural Multigrain Waffle with fruit preserves, one of Real Simple's favorite healthy snacks.

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Van’s All-Natural Multigrain Waffle with fruit preserves (or honey or fresh berries).

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Cheese

One inch cube of hard cheese, plus dried apricot halves

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One-inch cube of hard cheese (like aged Gouda), plus four to six dried apricot halves.

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Cereal

One cup of mixed cereal

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One cup of mixed cereal (like bran flakes, Wheat Chex, and Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes).

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Endive Leaves

Endive leaves with park-skim ricotta

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Endive leaves filled with part-skim ricotta.

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Tomato Soup

Bowl of pureed tomato soup and a dollap of low-fat sour cream

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Small bowl of pureed tomato soup with a dollop of low-fat sour cream.

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Sliced Cucumbers and Light Swiss Cheese

Cucumber with Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese

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Sliced cucumbers and one or two wedges of Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese.

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Energy Bar

Energy bar

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Energy bar containing at least four grams of protein (like Lärabar Cherry Pie).

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Popcorn and Dark Chocolate

Popcorn with dark chocolate shavings

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Three cups of air-popped popcorn sprinkled with dark chocolate shavings.

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Rye Melba Toast

Rye melba toast with low-fat cream cheese and dried cranberries

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Rye melba toast with low-fat cream cheese and dried cranberries.

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Apple Slices With Almond Butter

Apple sliced with almond butter

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Apple slices dipped in a tablespoon of almond butter.

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Turkey and Grapes

Sliced turkey with green grapes

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Two slices of low-sodium deli turkey and a handful of grapes.

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Cottage Cheese and Vegetables

Low-fat Cottage Cheese With Chives and Pepper, plus Celery and Cherry Tomatoes for dipping

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Half cup of low-fat cottage cheese with chives and pepper, plus vegetables for dipping.

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Almonds and Dried Berries

Almonds with dried tart cherries

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Handful of almonds mixed with dried tart cherries or blueberries.

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Soy Crisps

Glenny's Soy Crisps

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A 1.3-ounce bag of Glenny’s Soy Crisps.

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Oatmeal and Berries

Plain oatmeal with fresh berries

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Small bowl of plain oatmeal topped with fresh berries and a splash of skim milk.

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Hummus With Crudités

Hummus with crudites

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Two to four tablespoons of hummus with crudités.

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Edamame

Edamame

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Three-quarters cup of shelled edamame.

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Multigrain Cracker

Multigrain cracker with part-skim ricotta and honey

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A multigrain cracker with part-skim ricotta and honey.

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Low-Fat Cheese, Peach and Dark Chocolate

A peach, low-fat cheese, and a piece of dark chocolate

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Piece of low-fat cheese, a small peach, and a piece of dark chocolate.

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One whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter.

Whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter

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Hard-Boiled Egg

Hard-boiled egg with black pepper

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Hard-boiled egg with freshly ground black pepper.

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Steamed Artichoke

Steamed artichoke

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One steamed artichoke.

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Low-Fat Greek Yogurt

Low-fat Greek yogurt with chopped walnuts and honey

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Low-fat Greek yogurt with chopped walnuts and honey.

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