There's so much more to snacking [1] than cheese and crackers! Here are 77 different mouthwatering, hunger-curbing snacks to enjoy every day of the month (and then some!) — all at 150 calories or fewer.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Made with just raw almonds, golden raisins, rolled oats, and dairy-free chocolate chips, each bite-size ball is soft, is super sweet, and tastes exactly like cookie dough [3].
Calories: 51 per ball
Fiber: 0.9 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites
This frozen banana bite recipe [4] is so simple and great for those eliminating gluten or dairy from their diets. And it's a brilliant way to use up overripe bananas without having to turn on the oven.
Calories: 39 per bite
Fiber: 0.9 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
These soft and naturally sweet balls of lemony goodness [5] are made with just five ingredients: raw almonds, vanilla protein powder, juicy dates, lemon juice, and unsweetened coconut.
Calories: 49 per ball
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This four-ingredient smoothie [6] offers all the chocolaty goodness you want — and it contains less than two grams of sugar.
Calories: 153
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 15.6 grams
Black Bean Brownie Bites
These black bean brownie bites [7] are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings.
Calories: 149
Fiber: 5.2 grams
Protein: 5.9 grams
Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
This high-protein snack [8] will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on calories and processed sugar.
Calories: 144
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 6.2 grams
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Craving a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup? Then make these chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [9].
Calories: 91
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls
Since these are made with only five ingredients, you can whip up a batch in 15 minutes or less. And did I mention they taste just like a Tootsie Roll [10]? Chewy, chocolaty goodness.
Calories: 53
Fiber: 0.9 grams
Protein: 2.6 grams
Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
With less than nine grams of sugar per muffin, these light and moist muffins [11] deliciously sweetened with lemon juice and blueberries are sure to satisfy your muffin cravings.
Calories: 150
Fiber: 2.2 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Banana Sushi
The pistachios add a yummy crunchiness to this classic snack [12] that's so satisfying, you'll never eat plain peanut butter and banana again.
Calories: 114
Fiber: 2.1 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fiber, but since these cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, this 77-calorie snack feels more like a treat [13].
Calories: 77 per ball
Fiber: 1.7 grams
Protein: 3.4 grams
Frozen Banana Pops
This simple dessert-on-a-stick [14] takes five minutes to whip up and four hours in the freezer, and because it's 150 calories per two-piece serving, go ahead and have it for a healthy snack.
Calories: 78 per stick
Fiber: 1.3 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips
These irresistible, sweet little gems [15] are seasoned with cinnamon to satisfy sugar cravings, and the addictive chewiness might have you devouring the entire batch.
Calories: 148 for half the batch
Fiber: 4.2 grams
Protein: 1.8 grams
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
Disguised as chocolate raspberry truffles [16], these are actually protein balls perfect for after a workout.
Calories: 71 per ball
Fiber: 1.6 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Green Smoothie Popsicles
Feed into your smoothie obsession with these green smoothie popsicles [17].
Calories: 39
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge [18] — shhh, it's made with lentils!
Calories: 140 per piece
Fiber: 5.2 grams
Protein: 5.8 grams
Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
If cold and creamy ice cream calls to you after dinner, here's a 150-calorie sweet alternative [19] that's lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol.
Calories: 152
Fiber: 3.6 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Avocado With Cottage Cheese
Packed with healthy fats and protein, this two-ingredient snack [20] will keep you feeling full all the way until dinner, so you can avoid late-afternoon nibbling that can lead to weight gain.
Calories: 141
Fiber: 3.4 grams
Protein: 6.8 grams
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
These delicious chocolate morsels [21] are made with sunflower seeds, dates, dairy-free chocolate, and sea salt. Yum!
Calories: 60 per bite
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 1.2 grams
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Replace butter in these pumpkin apple muffins [22] with avocado, and it not only makes for a deliciously moist and spongy texture, but the avocado also adds fiber and healthy fats.
Calories: 144
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Homemade Pineapple Nice Cream
For just over 100 calories, this three-ingredient dessert [23] can be served in a small bowl, in the scooped-out bottom of a pineapple (so Martha Stewart [24] of you!), or in a cup of pineapple juice.
Calories: 110
Fiber: 3.1 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Zucchini Parmesan Chips
The next time you have the urge to eat something savory, crispy, and crunchy, let these baked zucchini chips [25] curb your deep-fried cravings.
Calories: 94
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 4.1 grams
Chocolate-Covered Banana Almond Butter Bites
Craving a sweet snack? These frozen bites [26] are made with only four ingredients — bananas, almond butter, applesauce, and dairy-free dark chocolate.
Calories: 49 per piece
Fiber: 0.4 grams
Protein: 0.8 grams
Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls
Made with plant-based protein powder, these three-ingredient protein balls [27] are vegan, and they can also be made gluten free if you use gluten-free oats.
Calories: 47 per ball
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Slash ice cream cravings with your food processor and this dairy-free cherry chocolate chip ice cream [28] recipe.
Calories: 126
Fiber: 2.8 grams
Protein: 2.1 grams
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips
These baked brussels sprouts chips [29] are Paleo-friendly, gluten free, and vegan.
Calories: 50
Fiber: 1.8 grams
Protein: 1.6 grams
Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicles
If you remember creamy Fudgsicles when you were a kid, whip up this healthier version [30] made without high-fructose corn syrup or added sugar.
Calories: 79
Fiber: 1.3 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Kabocha Squash Fries With Spicy Greek Yogurt Sriracha
For salty french-fry cravings, whip these squash fries [31] up instead. Even with the spicy Greek yogurt sriracha dip, this snack is under 100 calories.
Calories: 97
Fiber: 1.3 grams
Protein: 4.3 grams
Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
How do you make juicy, sweet strawberries even better? Pair them with chocolate, of course. The filling in these sweet morsels [32] is made with tofu and dates!
Calories: 78 for five strawberries
Fiber: 3.2 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
DIY Dried Cantaloupe
Dried cantaloupe [33] is chewy, sweet, and similar to the flavor and texture of dried mango.
Calories: 25 per serving
Fiber: 0.5 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Carrot Chips
Made with carrots and baked instead of fried, these crunchy gems [34] are a much healthier alternative to traditional potato chips.
Calories: 79 per serving
Fiber: 4.1 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Yogurt- and Chia-Covered Frozen Grapes
Adorable, easy to make, and naturally sweet, these mini popsicles [35] should be kept in your freezer for when ice cream cravings strike for a quick frozen treat you'll feel good indulging in.
Calories: 52 for 10 grapes
Fiber: 2.1 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
No-Bake Vegan Brownies
Craving a chewy, chocolatey brownie, are you? These no-bake treats [36] not only spare you having to turn on the oven during a hot and humid day, but this sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free recipe is also just 59 calories per fudgey bite.
Calories: 118 for two brownie bites
Fiber: 2.6 grams
Protein: 3.4 grams
Carrot Cake Protein Balls
These no-bake protein balls [37] are sweet, nutty, and soft, and they're cake-like without a drop of flour.
Calories: 88 for one ball
Fiber: 1.3 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie
Made with bananas, Greek yogurt, and coconut water, this sweet smoothie [38] is perfect after a workout.
Calories: 146 for half the recipe
Fiber: 1.9 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Striped Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
This homemade apple cinnamon fruit leather [39] might be one of the easiest snacks you'll ever make.
Calories: 144 for eight pieces
Fiber: 4.8 grams
Protein: 0.8 grams
Strawberry Banana Creams
This healthy low-calorie dessert [40] tastes like oh-so-decadent strawberry cheesecake. It's made with a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, so it's a cinch to whip up; you'll be amazed it's under 150 calories per serving.
Calories: 145 for eight strawberries
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 8.2 grams
Vegan Almond Butter Apricot Bites
If you're craving a sweet, cookie-like snack that's high in protein and flavor but don't want the hassle (and temperature) of an oven, then whip up these quick and easy almond butter apricot bites [41].
Calories: 118 for two bites
Fiber: 2.4 grams
Protein: 2.6 grams
Creamy Peanutty Apples With Grapes
Craving something crunchy and nutty but don't want all the calories and fat that come along with straight-up peanut butter? Here's a sweet low-cal alternative [42] that's also high in protein.
Calories: 151 for six apple slices
Fiber: 3.1 grams
Protein: 8.4 grams
DIY Dried Mango
Save triply on money, calories, and chemicals by making your own homemade chewy treat [43] — all you need are ripe mangoes and an oven.
Calories: 67 per serving
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Cucumber Cups With Tapenade
When it's time to snack, swap salty crackers for these refreshing cucumber cups [44].
Calories: 88 for five cups
Fiber: 2.6 grams
Protein: 1.6 grams
Mango Red Pepper Salsa
If you've never made your own salsa [45], it couldn't be easier — just dice up everything, stir it in a bowl, and allow the flavors to mix and mingle in the fridge.
Calories: 68 per serving
Fiber: 2.7 grams
Protein: 1.2 grams
Banana Smoothie Muffins
Why not combine a smoothie recipe with banana bread to make banana smoothie muffins [46]?
Calories: 155 per muffin
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 2.2 grams
Edamame and Pear Crostinis
Whip up this quick crostini featuring edamame [47], fresh mint, Romano cheese, and pears.
Calories: 62 per crostini
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.9 grams
Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies
This snack that could pass as dessert [48] is completely dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich.
Calories: 92 per sandwich
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 1.9 grams
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These peanut butter protein balls [49] taste like chocolate chip cookie dough but offer the ideal blend of protein and carbs you need before a tough strength-training session.
Calories: 105 per ball
Fiber: 1.4 grams
Protein: 4.5 grams
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
Here's a spicy and high-fiber twist on the basic hummus recipe [50] using black beans instead of garbanzos.
Calories: 43 per serving
Fiber: 1.4 grams
Protein: 1.7 grams
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
High in protein and fiber, chickpeas offer a satisfying crunch when roasted, and if you toss them with a little honey and cinnamon [51], you'll have a sweet treat that will also give you a boost of energy.
Calories: 146 per serving
Fiber: 4.5 grams
Protein: 6.2 grams
Vegan Mango Ice Cream
Ice cream for a snack? Why not. This one is dairy-free [52] and made with only two ingredients— frozen mango and frozen banana. Top it with granola or nuts for a healthy snack.
Calories: 150 per serving
Fiber: 4.6 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Crisp Balls
Perfect for the Summer since you don't have to turn on the oven, these no-bakes [53] are made with all-natural ingredients like crunchy peanut butter, oats, and unsweetened coconut. They make an irresistible snack before or after a workout.
Calories: 79 per ball
Fiber: 1.2 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather
With a food processor, an oven, and a lazy afternoon, it's easy to whip up a batch of fresh-tasting fruit leathers [54] for a fraction of the cost.
Calories: 15 per piece
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 0.3 grams
Tabbouleh Salad
This tabbouleh salad [55] is high in iron, manganese, and vitamins C and A, all important nutrients for the body, and the parsley, lemon, and mint each contain natural detoxing properties. Pair it with some fresh pita for a zesty snack.
Calories: 137 per serving
Fiber: 4.1 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Chunky Apple Orange Almond Spread
This sweet and fruity spread [56] complements the saltiness of the crackers to satisfy salty-sweet cravings in no time.
Calories: 42 per serving
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams
Roasted Edamame
Roasting these fiber-filled soybeans [57] brings extra crunch and flavor, and serves as a satisfying post-workout snack packed with muscle-building protein.
Calories: 102 per serving
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 8.9 grams
Flat-Belly Smoothie
Sip on this deliciously sweet smoothie [58] packed with ingredients that fight belly fat and reduce bloating. It's meant for breakfast, so just halve the recipe to make this smoothie for a snack.
Calories: 142
Fiber: 2.5 grams
Protein: 6.7 grams
Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins
Here's a gluten-free, savory snack [59] you can make ahead of time.
Calories: 150 per muffin
Fiber: 0.7 grams
Protein: 12.3 grams
Soy-Wasabi Spread
Full of essential nutrients like folate and calcium, this tangy soy-wasabi spread [60] offers a quick punch of protein and only takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Calories: 96 per serving
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 3.1 grams
Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
These frozen nibblers [61] make a much healthier alternative to ice cream, and because they're bite-sized, you can nosh on a little something sweet whenever your sweet-tooth cravings strike.
Calories: 142 for six nibblers
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 3.2 grams
Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
Tofu usually shows up as part of a full meal, but it also makes a delicious and satisfying snack. Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls [62] in a matter of minutes.
Calories: 117 for three rolls
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 4.4 grams
Paleo Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters
In the mood for a dessert-like snack? These dark chocolate nut clusters [63] are made with less than five ingredients.
Calories: 123 for three clusters
Fiber: 2.7 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
Here's a gluten-free, savory snack that tastes like pizza [64], but is made with the goodness of quinoa, a whole grain packed with fiber and protein.
Calories: 144 for three bites
Fiber: 2.1 grams
Protein: 8.4 grams
DIY Fruit and Nut Bars
These homemade fruit and nut bars [65] are made with almonds, dates, and raisins.
Calories: 148 per bar
Fiber: 3.3 grams
Protein: 3.9 grams
Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes
These frozen yogurt cupcakes [66] are made with Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, and bananas; and while low in calories, fat, and cholesterol, they're still lusciously sweet and smooth.
Calories: 150 for five cupcakes
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 15 grams
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Stuffed Strawberries
These strawberry bites [67] are filled with a chocolatey mashed banana-quinoa mixture, and topped with chopped raw almonds, so they're packed with rich flavor as well as fiber and protein.
Calories: 118 for six strawberries
Fiber: 3.2 grams
Protein: 3.1 grams
Blueberry Chia Muffins
Chia seeds are a great source of protein, fiber, calcium, and omega-3s, and have been shown to help some individuals with weight loss. They're also an easy ingredient to throw into a baking recipe, like these gluten-free blueberry muffins [68].
Calories: 106 per muffin
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 1.6 grams
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bites
Not just for breakfast, these banana oatmeal bites [69] will satisfy your cookie cravings.
Calories: 148 for two bites
Fiber: 2.8 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams
Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy
Vegan and gluten-free, these protein-packed nutty nuggets [70] are the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 152 for three bites
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 6.9 grams
Chocolate Hummus
While slices of crunchy apple and fresh strawberries are sweet enough on their own, isn't everything better with chocolate? Spruce up your basic snack by pairing it with this smooth and mousse-like protein-packed chocolate dip [71].
Calories: 107 per serving
Fiber: 3.9 grams
Protein: 4.7 grams
High-Protein Banana and PB Snack
Here's an easy way to increase the protein [72] of the basic banana-and-peanut-butter snack to 13.6 grams.
Calories: 156 per serving
Fiber: 4.1 grams
Protein: 13.6 grams
Vegan Banana Apple Chunk Bread
Made with less sugar than a traditional loaf [73], it's naturally sweet from the bananas, apples, and applesauce. It's perfect for a snack but also delicious enough to devour as an after-dinner treat.
Calories: 147 per slice
Fiber: 1.9 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
With fewer than 155 calories per serving and lots of vitamin A, these crisp and satisfying wedges [74] are perfect to bake up the next time you're jonesing for some french-fried goodness (just sub soy yogurt for Greek yogurt in the spicy chipotle-pepper dip).
Calories: 154 per serving
Fiber: 2.9 grams
Protein: 4.4 grams
Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins
These naturally sweet, moist muffins are sugar-free [75] and also vegan, which cuts down on the cholesterol and saturated fats.
Calories 100 per muffin
Fiber: 1.7 grams
Protein: 1.5 grams
Roma, Red Pepper, and Sun Gold Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes are firm and succulent, and the sun golds add a touch of sweetness to this simple bruschetta recipe [76]. Throw in some red bell pepper for a satisfying crunch and fresh mozzarella for complementary and creamy saltiness.
Calories: 107 per piece
Fiber: 2.1 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams
Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls
With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, these balls that you pop in the freezer [77] taste more like an after-workout bite of cherry cheesecake.
Calories: 78 per ball
Fiber: 1.5 grams
Protein: 3.7 grams
Paleo Protein Balls
Made with just seven ingredients including raw nuts, hemp hearts, flaxmeal, and banana, you'll love that these Paleo protein balls [78] have only one gram of sugar.
Calories: 79 per ball
Fiber: 1.3 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Mini Vegan Strawberry Cheesecakes
These mini strawberry cheesecake bites [79] are so easy to make; you just need to soak the raw cashews ahead of time, and then these cuties come together in about an hour.
Calories: 101 per piece
Fiber: 1 gram
Protein: 1.7 grams
Salted Peanut Protein Balls
The chickpeas and peanuts are the source of protein in these salted peanut balls [80], which is perfect if you're not a fan of using protein powder.
Calories: 61 per ball
Fiber: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
