Healthy Snacks Under 75 Calories

August 25, 2009
Photo: Sunset
Snack your way to good health by selecting foods with the most nutritional bang. Choose foods packed with vitamins and nutrients to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling full longer.
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Fresh Pineapple, Chile, and Black Pepper Salsa

Photography: Karry Hosford
Fresh Pineapple, Chile, and Black Pepper Salsa Recipe
This simple salsa is sure to be your new go-to snack when you have a sweet-spicy craving. Because pineapple and kiwi are packed with vitamin C, it's a nutritious addition to your diet.
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Edamame Dip

Randy Mayor
Edamame Dip Recipe
Similar to hummus, but with fewer calories and fat grams, this dip packs a fiber-and-protein punch from soy beans and cannellini beans. It's an ideal treat for the mid-day munchies because it is low in fat and has only 61 calories per serving.

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Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather

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Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather Recipe
This kid-friendly fruit snack recipe requires just 4 ingredients.
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Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn

Garlic-Parmesan Popcorn Recipe
Make a twist on a classic by adding garlic, parmesan and cayenne pepper to popcorn (a whole grain snack) for an extra burst of flavor. Research shows that whole grains may help reduce the risk of developing many major diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

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Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Bean Dip

Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Bean Dip Recipe
White beans are an excellent source of two essential minerals, folate and iron, as well as fiber, which helps keep you feeling full longer. Pair the dip with veggies for a low-calorie treat, try it as a tasty bruschetta topping, or use it in place of mayonnaise on a turkey sandwich.

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Mint-Melon Pops

Photo: Sang An
Mint-Melon Pops Recipe
Melons like cantaloupe and honeydew are incredibly refreshing on a hot day due to their high water contents. They also are good sources of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. These juicy pops are simple to make and keep easily in your freezer for when temperatures are high.
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Rosemary Popcorn

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen
Rosemary Popcorn Recipe
This low-calorie snack is lightly flavored and a perfect addition to any movie night.

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Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke
Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
Try a salad for a low-calorie snack option to help keep you satisfied between meals. This salad features a simple vinaigrette, crispy fresh pears, and salty Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Bite-size Honey Popcorn Balls

Bite-size Honey Popcorn Balls Recipe
Sweet, salty, and crunchy, these popcorn balls meet all of the typical junk food criteria, yet popcorn is lower in calories and higher in fiber than most snack foods, making these a healthy treat.
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Prosciutto-Melon Bites with Lime Drizzle

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr
Prosciutto-Melon Bites with Lime Drizzle Recipe
These may look decadent, but with only 30 calories per skewer, they are an ideal snack for satisfying both sweet and salty cravings. Melons are high in vitamin C, folate, and potassium and have a high water content to help you feel full faster.

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Tofu Bites

Photo: Karry Hosford
Tofu Bites Recipe
This 5-ingredient snack features tofu, a high-protein and low saturated-fat superfood. Enjoy the individual cubes on their own or on top of a salad for a healthy meatless supper.

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Crudités with White Bean Hummus

Karen Steffens
Crudités with White Bean Hummus Recipe
Dress up those veggies with this lightened version of hummus that is lower in fat and calories than many traditional recipes. One key ingredient, olive oil , is a monounsaturated fat that studies have shown offers protection against heart disease by controlling LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL ("good") cholesterol levels.
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Triple-Berry Popsicles

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Triple-Berry Popsicles Recipe
Berries are bursting with antioxidants and phytochemicals to help prevent cancer. These popsicles are sure to become a favorite chilling out treat.
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