34 Tasty Low-Calorie Snacks You Won’t Want to Share

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34 Tasty Low-Calorie Snacks You Won’t Want to Share2/34 Baked Wontons 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Baked Wontons Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These quick, versatile wontons are great for a savory snack or paired with a bowl of soothing soup on a cold day. I usually make a large batch, freeze half on a floured baking sheet, then store in an airtight container. —Brianna Shade, Beaverton, Oregon Find more healthy baked snacks to make at home. Nutrition Facts: 1

Also, check out these best low-calorie recipes of 2023

each: 38 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Also, check out these best low-calorie recipes of 2023. 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat.3/34 Soft Giant Pretzels 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Giant Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and our friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. It’s one of our favorite salty snacks! Let the bread machine mix the dough, then all you have to do is shape

and bake these fun low-calorie snacks

and bake these fun low-calorie snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel: 193 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 1 pop: 72 calories, 0 fat.4/34 Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry-Rhubarb Ice Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan, Moncton, New Brunswick Get more healthy late-night snacks that’ll

make you forget about that tub of ice cream

make you forget about that tub of ice cream. Nutrition Facts: 1 pop: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat.5/34 Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Red Pepper Tapenade Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When entertaining, I often rely on my pepper tapenade as a low-calorie snack recipe because it takes only 15 minutes to whip up and pop

in the fridge

in the fridge. Sometimes I swap out the almonds for walnuts or pecans. —Donna Magliaro, Denville, New Jersey. Don’t miss our best low-calorie recipes for salads, sides and even dessert! Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 58 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat. 1 muffin: 188 calories, 7g fat.6/34 Granola Blueberry Muffins 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to put a new spin on muffins,

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat

so I mixed in some granola that contained lots of nuts, pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut. Then I brought a batch to work the next morning—success!—Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 188 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat.7/34 Peach Smoothie 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up this creamy concoction as a refreshing and nutritious snack or

a quick chilled breakfast

a quick chilled breakfast. Because you can use frozen fruit, you don’t have to wait until peaches are in season to enjoy this delicious smoothie as one of your healthy low-calorie snacks. —Martha Polasek, Markham, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 1 cracker: 23 calories, 1g fat.8/34 Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Thyme-Sea Salt Crackers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy

Creator: These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy. An addictive snack on their own, they also pair well with a sharp white cheddar. —Jessica Wirth, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker: 23 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 1/4 cup (without vegetables): 139 calories, 10g fat.9/34 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat.10/34 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Edamame Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame (pronounced ay-duh-MAH-may) are young

soybeans in their pods

soybeans in their pods. In our Test Kitchen, we boiled and seasoned them with salt, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 1/4 cup: 176 calories, 11g fat.11/34 Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A close friend once gave me a

jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious

jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close to the original and is truly one of my favorite low-calorie snacks! —Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 176 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 1 breadstick: 66 calories, 4g fat.12/34 Cauliflower Breadsticks 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 1 muffin: 63 calories, 3g fat.13/34 Monkey Muffins 70 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Monkey Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-sized peanut butter, banana and chocolate chip muffins will be a favorite with your family and friends. It’s also a good way to use

up overripe bananas!

up overripe bananas! —Amie Longstaff, Painesville Township, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 63 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 57mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 1 cup: 98 calories, 8g fat.14/34 Nacho Popcorn 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 5 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to butter and salt. —Linda Boehme, Fairmont, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 98 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg

cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 2 tablespoons dip (without crackers): 44 calories, 3g fat.15/34 Roasted Vegetable Dip 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn’t last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat),

When I compared the cost of my own to store-bought, homemade was much cheaper

8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 1 tablespoon: 111 calories, 9g fat.16/34 Homemade Peanut Butter 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We eat a lot of peanut butter, so I decided to make my own. When I compared the cost of my own to store-bought, homemade was much cheaper. Plus it’s a whole lot tastier, and you know what goes into it! —Marge Austin, North Pole, Alaska Is PB good for

Absolutely

you? Absolutely. Get the skinny on the health benefits of peanut butter. Nutrition Facts: 1 tablespoon: 111 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 75mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat. 1 appetizer: 40 calories, 1g fat.17/34 Baked Veggie Cups Test Kitchen Approved Baked Veggie Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These colorful veggie cups are not only tasty, but they also pack in a surprising amount of nutrition! The addition of mozzarella and Parmesan is the

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