40 Low-Calorie Snacks That Don't Make You Feel All Sorts of Deprived (2024)

Regular salsa works too, but the Southwestern kind sneaks in a few extra filling ingredients!

2 egg whites, halved + 2 Tbsp salsa

50 cal, 0 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

This snack feels upscale, but it's a snap to assemble.

2 egg whites, halved + 1 oz chopped pepper

45 cal, 0 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

This pairing is a double-protein powerhouse. StarKist's Sweet & Spicy is our go-to tuna pouch.

2 egg whites, halved + 2.6 oz tuna pouch

70 cal, 1 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

Teeny avocado toast! A sprinkle of salt is a great finishing touch.

3 toasts + 2 oz avocado

150 to 160 cal, 8.5 to 10 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

It's way lower in fat than regular pepperoni, but it still has that amazing flavor.

3 toasts + 9 slices pepperoni

100 to 110 cal, 2 to 3.5 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

Heat them in the microwave or toaster oven for a cozy snack.

3 toasts + 1/4 cup shredded 2% cheddar

145 to 155 cal, 6 to 7.5 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

This duo of protein plus fiber is a hunger-squashing superstar.

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese + 1/4 cup cereal

130 cal, 3 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

Swirl in whatever flavor you like (we dig raspberry) for a hit of sweetness.

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese + 1 Tbsp preserves:

110 cal, 2 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

Sprinkle them on or dip them in—either way, you've got a cheesecake-like treat.

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese + 1 sheet graham crackers

160 cal, 3.5 g fat

From Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien

Creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts served up on a tasty apple—snack perfection.

1/2 small apple, sliced, topped with 1 Tbsp goat cheese and about 7 walnut halves

173 calories, 12 g fat

Why have a plain avocado when you can spice it up another level?

1/2 avocado sprinkled with sea salt and red pepper flakes

161 calories, 15 g fat

You're used to the banana with PB combo, but adding dark chocolate chips takes it to perfect-3pm-snack status.

½ small banana, sliced, topped with 1 Tbsp peanut butter and sprinkled with 2 tsp dark chocolate chips

192 calories, 11 g fat

Yes, you really can still snack on Mexican-style bites when trying to lose weight.

1 oz (8 to 10) multigrain tortilla chips with ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 2 Tbsp salsa, and (optional) jalapeños

249 calories, 8 g fat

From Food Network's Bobby Deen

The perfect office snack so you never feel hangry again.

1 cup steamed shelled edamame sprinkled with sea salt and chili powder

200 calories, 6 g fat

Dark chocolate, nuts, sea salt. Need we say more?

Kind Bar, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt

200 calories, 13 g fat

There's a reason everyone's obsessed with figs. They're delicious, and full of fiber (translation: great for weight loss).

2 Finn Crisp crackers topped with 2 Tbsp fresh Ricotta, 2 sliced fresh figs (or dried), 1 tsp honey, and cracked pepper

204 calories, 5g fat

Just pretend you're in Italy instead of at your desk.

Two thick tomato slices, each topped with ½ Tbsp pesto and a 1-oz slice of fresh mozzarella

209 calories, 16 g fat

A mini sandwich makes for the perfect mini meal.

Two open-face cracker "sandwiches" each made with a Light Rye Wasa crispbread, 1 oz deli turkey, 1 oz Swiss cheese, and sliced dill pickles

230 calories, 8.5 g fat

Dark chocolate gives you an antioxidant boost, while almonds provide plenty of vitamin E.

10 almonds plus 1 small square dark chocolate (about ⅓ ounce), like Ghirardelli singles

121 calories, 10 g fat

A healthier (and dare we say, tastier) alternative to chips and dip.

1 cup red bell pepper slices and dip of ¼ cup spicy bean dip, 1 Tbsp sour cream, and a sliced black olive

153 calories, 6 g fat