Tired of the same old low-calorie snack? Find fresh and satisfying inspiration with these 15 homemade snacks that are all less than 200 calories per serving. Whether you're craving something savory or sweet, (at least) one pick on this list will hit the spot — while holding the guilt.
DIY Dried Mango
Save on money, calories, and chemicals by making your own homemade chewy treat: sweet dried mango [1]. It's the perfect project on a cold Winter day.
Calories (for six to eight pieces): 67
Light Ranch Dip
Rethink your ranch by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise in this light dip recipe [2]. You'll get the creamy texture you're craving with the added bonus of protein and probiotics.
Calories (for half the recipe): 93
Banana Smoothie Muffins
Inspired by one delicious smoothie, these banana smoothie muffins [3] are even more deliciously sweet and moist than anticipated. They're made with puréed banana, spinach, and strawberries.
Calories (per muffin): 155
Seaweed Chips
Skip the greasy potato chips, and opt for these low-calorie seaweed chips [4] instead. They're cholesterol-free and high in vitamin A.
Calories (for seven chips): 42
Frozen Yogurt Cups
If you're craving frozen yogurt, make these low-calorie frozen yogurt cups [5] that keep portion control in check.
Calories (per cup): 30
Curried Kale Chips
Instead of overspending at your health food store, cook up these cheesy curry kale chips [6] in your own kitchen. Inspired by one of our favorite flavors of Rhythm Superfoods kale chips, this snack is high in vitamins A and C, protein, fiber, and iron.
Calories (for one-fourth the recipe): 194
Almond Butter Apricot Bites
If you're in need of a snack that's high in protein and flavor, whip up these quick and easy almond butter apricot bites [7]. You don't even need your oven to create this sweet treat.
Calories (for two bites): 118
Strawberry Banana Creams
This healthy low-calorie dessert [8] tastes like 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 (for eight strawberries): 145
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 [9], you'll have a sweet treat that also offers a boost of energy.
Calories (per serving): 146
Roasted Edamame
Roasting these fiber-filled soybeans [10] brings texture and flavor to snack time, serving as a satisfying post-workout snack packed with muscle-building protein. The black sesame seeds add just the right amount of extra crunch to the table.
Calories (for one-sixth the recipe): 102
Creamy, Peanutty Apples With Grapes
Craving something crunchy and nutty but don't want all the calories and fat that come along with plain peanut butter? Here's a sweet, low-cal alternative [11] that's also high in protein.
Calories (for six apple slices): 151
DIY Fruit and Nut Bars
Inspired by Paleo-friendly Lärabars, these homemade fruit and nut bars [12] are made with almonds, dates, and raisins and clock in well under our 200-calorie mark.
Calories (per bar): 148
Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
Who says tofu can't be part of a light snack? Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls [13] in a matter of minutes.
Calories (for three rolls): 117
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips
Whip up a batch of crispy veggie chips [14] made from roasted brussels sprouts. In less than 10 minutes, you'll be snacking on a vitamin-rich recipe you'll want to grab by the handful.
Calories (for one-fourth of the recipe): 50
Cinnamon Apple Chips
For a sweet, crunchy, yet light snack, look to these cinnamon apple chips [15] from POPSUGAR Food that uses the oven instead of a food dehydrator.
Calories (for one-fourth the recipe): 107