Looking for healthy snacks or want recipe ideas that’ll keep you going until the next mealtime? Check out our low-calorie snacks below, then take a look at more of our healthy snack ideas and healthy sweet snacks. For healthy baking inspiration, check out our sugar-free baking recipes.
Top 5 low-calorie snacks
1. Pineapple chaat
Check out our quick and easy fruit chaat. This simple yet seriously flavoursome pineapple recipe is an easy vegan snack that can be ready in just 5 minutes.
2. Coconut butter, date and cranberry protein balls
These simple coconut butter, date and cranberry energy balls are made from totally natural ingredients. Packed with nuts, wholegrains and fruit, they’re full of the good stuff.
3. Avocado, kiwi and lime ice lollies
Our bright and zesty green lollies are made with vitamin-packed fruits and refreshing coconut water for a nutritious summer snack.
4. Baked kale crisps with smoky paprika salt
Baked kale is a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie snack – a great alternative to crisps. Season with whatever spices you fancy – celery salt or a mild chilli powder would both work well.
5. Energy balls
These little bites are great to have before exercise, or when you feel you’re flagging – the simple sugars in the fruits give you an instant boost and the nuts, nut butters and oats provide slow-release energy. We’ve made three flavours, but you can create your own using the same idea.
Tracey Raye is the health editor for olive and BBC Good Food. Tracey, MSc, is a registered nutritionist, holding a master’s degree in Personalised Nutrition. She is passionate about harnessing the power of all things health and well-being – in a way that enhances, rather than limits our lives. She covers our nourishing recipes and collections, oversees our health strategy and stays adrift of the latest health and lifestyle trends in order to bring you the tools and inspiration you need to find what health means for you.
