Snacking can be a real diet buster. You crave something sweet or salty and you make the wrong choice and your snack just doesn’t deliver. So you reach for another and before you know it, you’ve busted your calorie allowance or points – whatever dieting system you’re following. Keep this list handy by the fridge and take it with you when you do the grocery shop and you’ll never run out of ideas for healthy snacks that you can indulge in a few times a day. Because they’re all 50 calories or less! Honestly
1. 10-12 Grapes – 50 Calories
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2. 12 Cherries – 48 Calories
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3. 100g Raw Apple – 52 Calories
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4. 1 Cup Miso Soup – 45 Calories
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5. 1 Slice Smoked Salmon on a Whole Grain Cracker – 50 Calories
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6. 8 Cherry Tomatoes – 40 Calories
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7. ½ Cup Strawberries – 45 Calories
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8. 1 Rice Cake + ½ Tsp Sugar Free Jam - 50 Calories
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9. Half a Banana – 45 Calories
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10. 2 Small Slices of Roasted Lean Chicken Breast – 50-55 Calories
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11. 0.5 Ounces (14g) Raisins – 42 Calories
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12. Half a Grapefruit – 35 Calories
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13. 1 Celery Stalk + ½ Tsp Peanut Butter – 50 Calories
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14. 3⁄4 Cup Almond Milk - 45 Calories
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15. 6 Endive Leaves and ½ Oz Reduced-fat Feta Cheese - 49 Calories
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16. 1 1⁄2 Cups Salted Air-popped Popcorn - 46 Calories
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17. 3 Oz Low Fat Greek Yogurt + 6 Blueberries – 50 Calories
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18. 2 Oz Low Fat Cottage Cheese + 1 Celery Stalk – 50 Calories
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19. Half a Boiled Egg – 35-45 Calories
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20. 6oz Eight-vegetable Juice - 39 Calories
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21. 1⁄3 Cup Blueberries with 1 Tbsp Light Sour Cream - 47 Calories
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22. 2 Egg White Omelet – 35 Calories
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23. 50 Grams (2 Ounces) Cooked Prawns – 50 Calories
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24. 4 Oz Unsweetened Applesauce Sprinkled with Cinnamon - 49 Calories
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25. 5 Kosher Dill Pickles - 10 Calories
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26. 1 Medium Sliced Cucumber Mixed with 1⁄4 Cup Sliced Onion, 1⁄2 Cup Chopped Celery, 4 Tbsp Vinegar and Salt to Taste - 45 Calories
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27. 5 Sugar-Free Baskin Robbins Hard Candies – 50 Calories
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28. 1 Kiwi Fruit – 45 Calories
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29. 1 Large Tomato, Halved and Topped with 1 Tbsp Parmesan, Broiled - 44 Calories
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30. 2 Sugar-free Ice Pops - 30 Calories
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31. Kellogg's Bite Size Maple & Brown Sugar Frosted Mini-Wheats (without Milk) – 47 Calories
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32. 1 Sugar-free Fudge Ice Pop - 35 Calories
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33. 1⁄2 Cup Plain Fat-free Yogurt Sprinkled with 1 Tsp Sunflower Seeds - 50 Calories
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34. 6 Fl Oz Chicken Noodle Soup, Low Sodium, Canned – 48 Calories
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35. Jell O Sugar Free Cup with 2 Tbsp Cool Whip – 35 Calories
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36. 1⁄2 Cup Melon with 2 Tbsp 1% Cottage Cheese - 47 Calories
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37. 2 Slices White Meat Turkey Rolled in 2 Lettuce Leaves - 46 Calories
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38. ¾ Cup Raspberries – 50 Calories
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39. 20 Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Jelly Beans – 46 Calories
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40. 5 Mini Corn Rice Snacks – 43 Calories
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41. 1⁄2 Cup Carrots with 1 Tbsp Light Ranch Dressing - 45 Calories
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42. Root Beer Float Made with Diet Root Beer and Low Fat Ice Cream – 50 Calories
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43. 1 Peach – 38-45 Calories
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44. 1 Laughing Cow Light Wedge Spread on Cucumber Slices - 35 Calories
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45. 1 Dove Dark Chocolate Promise – 42 Calories
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46. 1 Babybel Light Cheese – 40 Calories
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47. 1 Portion Del Monte No-Sugar-Added Mandarin Oranges – 40 Calories
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48. 2tbsp Hummus and 2 Slices of Red Pepper - 50 Calories
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49. 10 Pitted Green Olives - 42 Calories
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50. 1 Oatcake with 2tsp Philadephia Light - 50 Calories
Did you know just how massive your snacking options are and all for 50 calories?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some healthy snacks under 50 calories?
- Fresh fruits like strawberries, cucumber slices, and air-popped popcorn are great low-calorie snack options.
- Can I eat snacks on a weight loss diet?
- Yes, choosing low-calorie, nutrient-dense snacks can keep you satisfied without derailing your weight loss.
- How do snacks under 50 calories help with weight loss?
- They help control hunger and prevent overeating by providing small, satisfying bites without too many calories.
- Are there any sweet snacks under 50 calories?
- Yes, options like a few grapes, apple slices with cinnamon, or a small portion of berries fit the bill.
- Can I eat savory snacks under 50 calories?
- Absolutely, try options like celery sticks with a light spread or a handful of cherry tomatoes.
- Is portion control important when snacking for weight loss?
- Definitely, even healthy snacks can add up if portions aren't controlled, so stick to suggested serving sizes.
- Can nuts be snacks under 50 calories?
- Yes, but you’ll need to limit to about 5-7 almonds or a small portion since nuts are calorie-dense.
- Are there ready-made snack packs under 50 calories available?
- Many stores offer pre-portioned low-calorie snack packs like rice cakes or veggie crisps suitable for weight loss.
- How often can I snack and still lose weight?
- Aim for 1-2 small snacks a day to keep energy levels stable without adding excess calories.
- What’s a quick and easy snack under 50 calories I can make at home?
- Try a cup of sliced cucumber with a sprinkle of salt and pepper or a half-cup of watermelon chunks.