6 Diet-Friendly Snacks with 100 Calories or Less

If you're on a low-calorie diet, we're bringing out the best diet-friendly snacks. These recipes contain fewer than 100 calories and are amazing for your weight loss journey.

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Diet-Friendly Snacks to Include in Your Diet

Try out these six easy and simple recipes when preparing your low-calorie snacks:

1) Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seeds are a low-carb food popular for weight loss. They're nutritious and are among the best fiber-rich foods. Dietary fiber keeps the gut healthy and promotes the growth of probiotic bacteria.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsps chia seeds
• 1/2 cup milk (any type of milk be used)
• 1 tsp stevia as a sweetener
• Berries

Instructions:

• Take milk, sweetener, and chia seeds in a jar, and mix well. Let the mixture rest for 2-3 minutes. Remove any clumps. Add vanilla essence, if required.
• Cover the jar, and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
• Top with berries, and enjoy that along with other diet-friendly snacks.

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2) Greek Yogurt with Nuts and Seeds

Greek yogurt is good for gut health (Image via Unsplash/Daniel Cabriles)

Greek yogurt is a probiotic-rich food that keeps the gut healthy. Yogurt is also a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Nuts and seeds can be used to prepare various diet-friendly snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of low-fat greek yogurt, unsweetened
• 1 tsp of stevia as a sweetener
• Roasted almonds, pistachios, and walnuts
• Watermelon seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds (all roasted)
• Blueberries (optional)

Instructions:

• Beat the curd with a whisk till it's smooth. Add stevia, and mix well.
• Add the roasted nuts, and keep the mixture in the refrigerator for two hours.
• Sprinkle the roasted seeds, and enjoy the low-calorie snack. Top with blueberries, if required.

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3) Homemade Trail Mix

A low-calorie version of the trail mix can be prepared very easily at home. Nuts and seeds can be added to various diet-friendly snacks to make them tastier and more nutritious.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of almonds, roasted and chopped
• 1 cup of walnuts, roasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup of roasted watermelon seeds
• unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

Instruction:

• Mix all these ingredients for an amazing low-calorie snack.

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4) Pineapple Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers can keep you hydrated (Image via Unsplash/Eric Prouzet)

Cucumbers and pineapples are low-carb fruits and can be used to prepare various diet-friendly snacks. These fruits are refreshing and contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple chopped into small cubes
• 1 cucumber chopped into small cubes
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• Lime juice
• Mint leaves for the garnish

Instructions:

• Add the paprika to the cucumber and pineapple in a mixing bowl.
• Toss the mixture, and sprinkle lime juice. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Check out the nutritional facts and health benefits of cucumbers.

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5) Grilled Mushroom

Mushrooms are low-calorie, low-carb foods and have several health benefits. They're versatile and can be used to prepare various diet-friendly snacks.

Ingredients

• 4-5 portobello mushrooms
• Salt and pepper for the marinade
• Vinegar (balsamic or apple cider)
• Extra virgin olive oil for the garnish

Instructions:

• Marinade the mushrooms with vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• Grill them under medium heat. Make sure not to burn them.
• Serve after drizzling a bit of extra-virgin olive oil.

Check out the health benefits of lion's mane mushrooms.

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6) Boiled Egg Salad

Eggs are nutritious and keto-friendly (Image via Unsplash/Tamanna Rumee)

Eggs can be used to prepare various diet-friendly snacks. Egg salad is usually prepared with hard-boiled eggs. Eggs do not contain carbs, and, hence, are ideal for weight loss. Exclude mayonnaise to reduce the calorific value.

Ingredients:

• 3 hard-boiled eggs
• 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp dill leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp garlic chives, chopped

Low-calorie dressing:

• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard or American mustard
• 1 tsp of paprika
• 1/2 tsp of sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

• Peel and chop the hardboiled eggs, and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Add the chopped celery, red onion slices, dill, and chives.
• Pour the dressing, and toss the mixture.
• Keep the mixture in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.

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Bottom Line

The diet-friendly snacks mentioned above can help you with weight loss. These are low-calorie options to consider if you're on a calorie-restricted diet.

It must be kept in mind that sugars, sauces, and high-calorie dressings must not be used in the recipes. Try to include low-carb vegetables while preparing diet-friendly snacks.