Friday, February 19, 2016

15 Low Calorie Snacks That You Can Munch On Without Feeling Guilty

Who doesn’t want a snack on a lazy afternoon, or even after breakfast on a Sunday, or just whenever. But most of the snacks we eat are extremely loaded with calories, often more so than our regular meals.
It’s like the universe conspires against you on eating healthy, because surely you’re not gonna starve! But you don’t want those unwanted few extra kilograms either, do you? Well, don’t worry now, these 15 snacks are extremely easy to make and their calorie content ranges from ‘barely there’ to ‘nil’.

1. Mashed cauliflower

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Instead of mashed potato, try mashed cauliflower – it’s filling, and way, way less on calories. Here’s a recipe.

2. Watermelon bites

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Cut some bite-sized watermelon cubes, freeze them and pop them in your mouth whenever you feel like having a snack. Or you can add some cheese and basil leaves to make it taste more exotic.

3. Strawberry smoothie

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To say that this recipe is simple would be an exaggeration. Try it!

4. Grilled mushrooms

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Mushrooms are extremely low on calories. And when you grill them, they taste like heaven – without calories. Try this recipe.

5. Grilled pineapple

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Fruit – check. Practically no calorie content – check. Tasty AF – check. You can try this recipe.

6. Lettuce wraps

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Replace carb based wraps with lettuce for a healthy yet delicious option. Here’s an idea.

7. Roasted carrots

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Carrots are famous for their almost nil calorie content. So you can try this simple recipe out and feel healthy already.

8. Fruits dipped in dark chocolate

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Neither dark chocolate nor fruits make us worry about getting fat and a combination of these two just ends up creating a snack heaven. Here is the recipe.

9. French onion soup

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The classic French onion soup can be quite low on calories, without compromising on the taste. Here’s a recipe.

10. Masala papad

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Masala papad is one of the safest snacks to eat that is both tasty and super low on calories. Try out this recipe, but I’d suggest you roast your papad, instead of deep frying it.

11. Deviled eggs with hummus

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Replace the calorie loaded mayo with hummus and delve into the bliss called ‘deviled egg’ without worrying. Here’s a recipe.

12. Baked apples

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Apples are healthy and are absolutely delicious when baked. Try this recipe.

13. Apple slices with peanut butter

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This is by far the easiest snack to make of the lot, and boy, is it tasty!

14. Baked potato with salsa

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This mouthwatering dis
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Oh, when everything else fails, you can resort to good old tomato soup always. Here’s a recipe.

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