Healthy low-calorie snacks – light snacking with enjoyment

Low-calorie snacks help you stay full between meals without consuming too many calories. People who want to lose weight or maintain their weight particularly benefit from small, nutrient-rich snacks. Low-calorie snacks are also a smart choice for those with metabolic disorders or simply following a conscious lifestyle.

What makes a snack healthy and low in calories?

Not every light snack is automatically healthy. What's crucial is the combination of low calories and high-quality nutrient density.

Important criteria:

  • Satiety through fiber and protein
  • Low in sugar and saturated fat
  • Low energy density , meaning many nutrients per calorie

Low-calorie snacks usually contain less than 100 kcal per serving and still provide vitamins, minerals and protein.

The best healthy, low-calorie snacks

Vegetable and raw food ideas

  • Cucumber or bell pepper sticks with hummus (approx. 80 kcal)
  • Cherry tomatoes with balsamic dip
  • Radishes with quark and herb cream

Fruit snacks for in between meals

  • One apple (approx. 80 kcal)
  • A handful of berries (40–60 kcal)
  • Kiwi or mandarin (approx. 50 kcal)

Dairy products & plant-based alternatives

  • Low-fat quark with cinnamon and apple pieces (approx. 90 kcal)
  • Unsweetened soy yogurt with raspberries (approx. 70 kcal)
  • Cottage cheese with herbs (approx. 100 kcal)

Crispy snacks

  • Air-popped popcorn (1 cup: approx. 30 kcal)
  • Rice cakes with cream cheese (1 piece: approx. 45–60 kcal)
  • Corn waffles with tomato cream

Healthy snacks under 100 calories – 10 ideas with information

- ½ avocado with lemon juice – 90 kcal

- 2 rice cakes with cottage cheese – 95 kcal

- 1 apple with 1 teaspoon almond butter – 100 kcal

- 1 boiled egg – 80 kcal

- 100 g cucumber sticks with 2 tablespoons hummus – 85 kcal

- 150 g watermelon – 50 kcal

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened yogurt with berries – 70 kcal

- 10 almonds – 70 kcal

- 1 small banana – 90 kcal

- Oven-baked zucchini with paprika spice – 50 kcal

Tip:

A kitchen scale helps with portioning – this way the snack remains low in calories and filling.

Low-calorie snacks for the evening

Many people reach for chips or chocolate in the evening – lighter alternatives that are less heavy are better.

Ideas:

  • Oven-baked zucchini chips
  • Pepper strips with cream cheese dip
  • Vegetable soup as a snack portion (150 ml)
  • Harzer cheese cubes with mustard (low fat and calorie content)

Low-calorie snacks for in between meals

Ideal for the office, school or on the go – light, portable and low in calories.

Practical snack solutions:

  • Snack box with vegetable sticks & dip
  • Mini rice cakes with spread
  • Small portion of dried fruit (max. 30 g)

Meal Prep & Transport:

  • Prepare snacks and take them with you in containers
  • Use ice packs for dairy products
  • Fill portions in advance (e.g. in jars or beeswax wraps)

Make your own low-calorie snacks

Homemade snacks are usually healthier because you control the ingredients.

Recipes:

  • Vegetable chips (e.g. zucchini or beetroot in the oven)
  • Hummus dip with garlic, lemon, chickpeas & tahini
  • Quark herb dip with chives, parsley & spices
  • Berry yogurt cream made from frozen berries and natural yogurt

Combine sweet & salty:

  • Apple rings with peanut butter
  • Rice cake with cream cheese & cucumber slices

High-calorie but healthy snacks – when they make sense

Not every high-calorie snack is unhealthy. In certain situations, they can even be beneficial:

Examples:

  • Nuts & Seeds : High in calories but rich in healthy fats
  • Bananas with nut butter : Ideal before exercise
  • Smoothies with oat flakes : filling with more calories

When is it useful?

  • With increased physical activity
  • For people with increased energy needs
  • If you are underweight or have high stress levels

Conclusion: Low-calorie snacking with enjoyment and satiety

Healthy, low-calorie snacks are ideal for anyone looking to watch their diet—whether for weight loss, as a snack during the day, or as part of a healthy diet. With a little planning, fresh ingredients, and a few creative recipe ideas, light snacking can become a new routine.

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