Snacks for 150 Calories – Or Less! 3

Hungry? We’ve got 4 waistline-friendly snacks to help you satisfy any craving.

• Craving a crunchy, salty snack you can eat a lot of? Try popcorn.

“Popcorn makes a great guilt-free snack,” says Megan Madden, a registered dietitian in New York City. When shopping for microwave popcorn, look for brands lower in saturated fat and sodium, recommends Madden. Depending on the ingredients, you can typically enjoy two cups of popcorn for under 150 calories

• Craving a warm and hearty snack? Try oatmeal.

Oatmeal isn’t just for breakfast—it also makes the perfect in between meal snack. Top a 1/2 cup of cooked oats with one teaspoon of honey and 1/4 cup of blueberries for a sweet and satisfying antioxidant-rich treat. For only 140 calories, the four grams of fiber in this heart-healthy snack will help hold you over until your next meal, says O’Connor.

• Craving something tangy and salty? Try some olives and Swiss cheese.

Raiding the fridge for something savory? Grab a jar of olives and some Swiss cheese. Seven olives and one slice of Swiss cheese will only set you back 140 calories, O’Connor says. “And olives offer heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, their high oleic acid content has been noted for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease.”

• Need something sweet that energizes? Pair a banana and a square of dark chocolate.

Afternoon energy slump got you down? Then try the energizing combo of a magnesium and potassium rich-banana and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, recommends O’Connor. One half-ounce square and a small (6” or less) banana hit the sweet spot for only 140 calories and 5 grams of fat.

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