Whether enjoyed after work, at a party, or during a commercial break, these satisfying treats are guilt-free.
Heart-healthy guacamole is delicious, but if you want a spin on the same-old same-old, pull out this little overachiever. The yogurt gives it a light, fluffy texture, while cumin adds a bit of zing. Dive in with some sliced bell peppers and come up saying, "Yum!"
Recipe: Avocado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin
What's more comforting than a stick of bread warm from the oven, encrusted with shreds of pepper-flecked cheese? These three-ingredient breadsticks take less than 20 minutes to prepare, and are just the thing to cheer you up after a hard day's work.
Recipe: Jack Cheese Breadsticks
Treat yourself to a crispy snack topped with creamy cheese and smoked salmon. These bite-sized pizzas double as an elegant and simple appetizer or serve with celery sticks for a mid-morning snack.
Recipe: Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas
Make the frittatas ahead and keep on hand for a protein-packed mid-morning snack.
You know that moment when you walk into a party and silently groan at the half a dozen treats displayed on the buffet, each one a variation on cream cheese, bacon, and butter? This dip can save the day. Full of zesty Mediterranean flavors, no one will care that it's low-cal and packed with loads of fiber.
Get two servings of fruit with a bowl of this sweet-and-savory gazpacho. Colorful and fresh, it's tasty as the starter to a casual meal, or as an afternoon snack when you're in the mood to treat yourself.
Recipe: Chunky Tomato-Fruit Gazpacho
This big, soft cookie doesn't taste light at all. To avoid the temptation of a whole plate of cookies beckoning to be eaten, freeze the dough after forming into balls, so that a freshly-baked snack can be on hand whenever the mood strikes.
Recipe: Molasses Cookies
At only 38 calories per half, you can eat two servings of this delicious take on deviled eggs and still come out under 80 calories. Studded with bits of chopped ham and fresh herbs, these are equally appealing served cold without the broiled crumb topping.
Recipe: French-Style Stuffed Eggs
Experiment with other berries like blueberries and strawberries for a refreshing, low-calorie, calcium-rich treat.
Recipe: Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Munch of some of these 100-calorie or less options.
2/3-cup 1% cottage cheese
0.6 oz almonds, cashews, peanuts, or pistachios
1 large apple
2 cups strawberries
1 medium banana
1 whole-wheat English muffin
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 cheese stick
4 1/2 cups 94% fat free microwave popcorn
These satisfying treats are guilt-free.
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