100 Calorie Treats
You’re trying to stay healthy and fit but that sweet tooth of yours can sometimes make it difficult. You’ve seen many different treats in the grocery store marketed as 100 calorie treats that you might be using to helpcurb your sweet tooth but don't make a habit of snacking on 100-calorie packs of crackers and cookies. These snack packs may be low in calories, but they're also low in nutrients and made from refined flour. It's better to make your snacks work for you by delivering protein, fiber, or antioxidants.
Check out these low calorie treats that don’t require a special recipe.
½ Cup of Slow Churned Ice Cream
This ice cream tops our list of low-calorie snacks. The key is to look for slow-churned or double-churned varieties. This refers to a process that reduces fat and calories while retaining the creamy texture of full-fat varieties, so 1/2 cup has just 100 calories.
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 45 mg
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Carbs: 15 g
Baked Apple
Apples are still one of the healthiest snacks around, and there are plenty of ways to put a twist on this old standby. Baked apples taste like dessert but provide the same vitamins and fiber as their fresh counterparts. You can even sprinkle cinnamon on top without adding calories.
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Blueberry Smoothie
A fruit smoothie offers a scrumptious way to get in some extra calcium and antioxidants during your day. Try blending 1/3cup of nonfat yogurt with 2/3 cup of frozen blueberries and ice.
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 59 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg
3/4 Cup Frozen Mango Cubes
You can buy these pre-packaged or make them yourself. It's almost like frozen candy!" A 3/4 cup serving has just 90calories and provides 60% of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Non-fat Greek Yogurt with Honey
Greek yogurt is known for its extra-creamy texture and high protein content. Just 1/2 cup of nonfat plain Greek yogurt has12 g of protein to help you stay full. Drizzle on a teaspoon of honey, and the whole snack totals 84 calories. The best part is, you may feel like you're eating dessert.
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 53.5 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Frozen Yogurt Sandwich
Nonfat frozen yogurt is a healthy alternative to ice cream, and it's easy to find varieties with no added sugar. Try making a"FroYo" sandwich by spreading two tablespoons of nonfat frozen yogurt between two graham cracker squares. Even with chocolate frozen yogurt, you're only looking at 84 calories.
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Sodium: 104 mg
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Frozen Banana Pop
If you're looking for a creative way to add more fruit to your diet, try frozen banana pops. Slice several peeled bananas in half and insert popsicle sticks. Coat each half with an ounce of low-fat plain yogurt. Put the pops in the freezer, and soon you'll have ready-to-eat low-calorie treats. At just under 80 calories a pop, this is a snack you can feel good about.
Saturated fat: 0.35 g
Sodium: 3 mg
Cholesterol: 7 mg
1 Cup Grapes
Grapes are loaded with water, which means that just under a cup full is 100 calories. The water content helps provide a feeling of fullness and keeps you hydrated. Grapes are also a terrific source of vitamin K and manganese and contain some fiber to boot. They're great eaten fresh or frozen.
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
