Warning: These Low Calorie Snacks Are Highly Addictive

Snacks So Good You'll Forget They're Healthy

Low-calorie homemade snacks can be just as satisfying and flavorful as high calorie counterparts, helping you curb cravings without derailing your health goals. From zucchini chips, to banana “ice cream”, these delicious options prove smart snacking isn't dull and boring any more.


The snack attack is inevitable. One minute, you're minding your business, and the next, your stomach is growling like a feral raccoon demanding tribute. But here's the catch, whether you're squeezing into last summer's jeans, or battling late-night cravings, you'll need snacks that won't pack the caloric punch of a full-course meal.

Fear not! You won't have to nibble a sad carrot stick watching others devour their chips and cookies. Low-calorie homemade snacks can be satisfying, flavorful, and even downright delicious! Let's dive into these, drool-worthy options to entertain your taste buds, while keeping your calorie count in check.

Dark Chocolate-Dipped Almonds: Because sometimes, you need chocolate. Melt a bit of dark chocolate and lightly dip almonds in it, then let them set. You get a sweet, nutty, antioxidant-rich snack that satisfies cravings without a sugar crash.

Banana "Ice Cream": One ingredient, endless joy. Freeze a banana, then blend it into creamy perfection. That's it! Add a dash of cinnamon, a teaspoon of cocoa powder, or a handful of berries for extra pizzazz. Ice cream craving? Handled.

Apple Slices with Peanut Butter: A classic, and for good reason. Crisp, juicy apple, meets creamy, nutty goodness of peanut butter for a match unrivaled in the snack kingdom. Stick to a teaspoon or so of peanut butter, this treat can go calorie heavy fast if you do full spoon dive.

Zucchini Chips: Thinly slice a zucchini, season with salt and pepper (or a little garlic powder), and bake until crisp. It's the perfect swap for potato chips when you need a crunchy fix but don't want a bag of regret.

Frozen Grapes: Nature's candy! Pop some grapes in the freezer for an hour, and boom ... refreshing, bite-sized treats that are sweet, juicy, and oddly addictive! Pro tip: both red or green grapes work great, but cotton candy grapes are a total game-changer.

Hard-Boiled Eggs with Everything Bagel Seasoning: If you love the taste of an everything bagel but don't love the calorie overload, this one's for you. Slice a hard-boiled egg and sprinkle on some everything bagel seasoning for a savory, protein packed snack that keeps you full all afternoon.

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Homemade Animal Crackers
Homemade Animal Crackers

Homemade Animal Crackers is a dessert that serves 8. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 324 calories. For 38 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have butter, salt, cinnamon, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 39 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 29%, this dish is not so super. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Homemade Animal Crackers, Animal Crackers, and Animal Crackers.

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Don't Leave Home Without It: Homemade Beef Jerky to Take on Your Next Hike
Don't Leave Home Without It: Homemade Beef Jerky to Take on Your Next Hike

If you want to add more gluten free and dairy free recipes to your collection, Don't Leave Home Without It: Homemade Beef Jerky to Take on Your Next Hike might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 12. For 86 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This main course has 127 calories, 19g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. If you have top round london broil, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by spoonacular user maplewoodroad. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 16 hours and 20 minutes. Try Homemade Beef Jerky, Homemade Beef Jerky, and Homemade Beef Jerky for similar recipes.

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Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Need a gluten free hor d'oeuvre? Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles could be a super recipe to try. For 32 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 222 calories, 2g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 24. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. This recipe from Pink When requires vanilla, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and semi chocolate chips. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 15%, which is not so excellent. Try Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles, Homemade Chocolate Truffles, and Homemade Date Chocolate Truffles for similar recipes.

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Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

The recipe Homemade Yum Yum Sauce can be made in roughly 5 minutes. One serving contains 140 calories, 0g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 6. For 18 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Pink When requires mayonnaise, ketchup, rice vinegar, and garlic powder. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. It works well as a sauce. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 11%. This score is not so excellent. Users who liked this recipe also liked Homemade Sweet Dill Yum-Yum Pickles, Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Japanese Yum Yum Sauce, and Tuna Rice Bowls with Yum Yum Sauce.

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Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Homemade Pumpkin Butter

Homemade Pumpkin Butter is a condiment that serves 15. One portion of this dish contains around 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 71 calories. For 26 cents per serving, this recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. If you have apple cider, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. With a spoonacular score of 50%, this dish is good. Similar recipes include Homemade Pumpkin Butter, Easy Homemade Pumpkin Butter, and Maria’s Homemade Microwave Pumpkin Butter.

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Homemade Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole

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Brie Bundles with Homemade Fig Jam
Brie Bundles with Homemade Fig Jam

The recipe Brie Bundles with Homemade Fig Jam can be made in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe serves 24 and costs 27 cents per serving. This hor d'oeuvre has 67 calories, 2g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. 5 people have made this recipe and would make it again. A mixture of puff pastry, juice of lemon, figs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 18%, this dish is rather bad. Fig Jam and Brie Crostini Appetizer, Crostini with Cranberry Fig Jam and Brie, and Honey Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts are very similar to this recipe.

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Homemade Creamy Ramen Soup
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Homemade Creamy Ramen Soup might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 237 calories, 3g of protein, and 5g of fat each. For $1.59 per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. It is brought to you by Foodista. 8 people have made this recipe and would make it again. If you have turmeric, water, kombu, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Japanese cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 47%. Similar recipes include Homemade Ramen Noodle Soup, Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup, and Semi Homemade Creamy Chicken Soup.

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Easy Homemade Apple Fritters
Easy Homemade Apple Fritters

Easy Homemade Apple Fritters might be just the breakfast you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 148 calories. This recipe serves 12 and costs 16 cents per serving. If you have egg, apple, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1334 people were impressed by this recipe. It is brought to you by recipe-of-today.blogspot.com. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 26%, which is rather bad. Try Easy Gluten Free Apple Fritters, Easy Homemade Apple Sauce, and Easy Homemade Apple & Oat Muesli for similar recipes.

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Homemade Pumpkin Muffins
Homemade Pumpkin Muffins

If you have about 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Homemade Pumpkin Muffins might be an amazing dairy free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe to try. For 21 cents per serving, you get a breakfast that serves 18. One serving contains 142 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up flour, ground cloves, pumpkin, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 30%. This score is not so excellent. Similar recipes include Homemade Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins, eggless pumpkin muffins , how to make pumpkin muffins, and Vanilla Rum Roasted Pumpkin Ice Cream & Homemade Pumpkin Puree.

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Homemade Apple Almond Granola Bars
Homemade Apple Almond Granola Bars

You can never have too many breakfast recipes, so give Homemade Apple Almond Granola Bars a try. One serving contains 209 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 12 and costs 63 cents per serving. 22 people have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of baking powder, non-fat milk, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 62%, this dish is pretty good. Homemade Apple Almond Granola Bars, Cherry-almond Granola Bars, and Cherry Almond Granola Bars are very similar to this recipe.

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Homemade Banana Bread
Homemade Banana Bread

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Homemade Refried Beans
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If you have approximately 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Homemade Refried Beans might be an amazing gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. For 12 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 87 calories, 3g of protein, and 5g of fat each. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. If you have onion, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a side dish. It is brought to you by Foodista. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 17%, which is rather bad. Similar recipes include Homemade Refried Beans, Homemade Refried Beans, and Easy homemade refried beans.

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Easy Homemade Strawberry Pie
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Best Homemade Cole Slaw
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If you have roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Best Homemade Cole Slaw might be an excellent gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe to try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 139 calories, 1g of protein, and 11g of fat each. For 27 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have cabbage, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a side dish. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. It is brought to you by spoonacular user maplewoodroad. Cole Slaw, Cole Slaw, and Cole Slaw are very similar to this recipe.

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Kayo's Homemade Ketchup
Kayo's Homemade Ketchup

Need a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and lacto ovo vegetarian side dish? Kayo's Homemade Ketchup could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe makes 3 servings with 260 calories, 3g of protein, and 1g of fat each. For $2.15 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up roma tomatoes, vinegar, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 51%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes include Homemade Ketchup, Homemade Ketchup, and Homemade Ketchup.

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Homemade Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade Reeses Peanut Butter Cups might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 199 calories, 2g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 30 and costs 24 cents per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. Head to the store and pick up butter, powdered sugar, semi chocolate chips, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodista. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 11%. This score is not so amazing. Try Reeses Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Cups, Reeses Peanut Butter Candy Cake, and Reeses Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies for similar recipes.

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Decadent Homemade Oreos
Decadent Homemade Oreos

Decadent Homemade Oreos is a dessert that serves 20. One serving contains 207 calories, 2g of protein, and 10g of fat. For 23 cents per serving, this recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. If you have sugar, baking soda, vanillan extract, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 11%, which is not so tremendous. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Homemade Oreos, Homemade Oreos, and Homemade Oreos.

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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Muffin Cups
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Muffin Cups

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Muffin Cups requires about 40 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains about 10g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 199 calories. For 43 cents per serving, you get a breakfast that serves 12. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. If you have stellan asiago cheese, elbow macaroni, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. Only a few people really liked this American dish. It is brought to you by Pink When. With a spoonacular score of 25%, this dish is not so great. Users who liked this recipe also liked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Muffin Cups, Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups, and Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups.

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Easy Homemade Oreo Cookies
Easy Homemade Oreo Cookies

The recipe Easy Homemade Oreo Cookies can be made in around 2 hours. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 149 calories. For 15 cents per serving, this recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 68. Not a lot of people really liked this dessert. A mixture of margarine, eggs, icing sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. 3 people have tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Foodista. With a spoonacular score of 8%, this dish is very bad (but still fixable). Try Homemade Oreo Cookies, Homemade Cake Mix Oreo Cookies, and Homemade Chocolate-Espresso Oreo Cookies for similar recipes.

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Homemade Pierogies with Sauteed Onions
Homemade Pierogies with Sauteed Onions

Homemade Pierogies with Sauteed Onions could be just the lacto ovo vegetarian recipe you've been looking for. This recipe serves 30. One serving contains 212 calories, 2g of protein, and 18g of fat. For 35 cents per serving, this recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. Only a few people really liked this Eastern European dish. Head to the store and pick up cheddar cheese, flour, milk, and a few other things to make it today. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 19%. This score is rather bad. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Pierogies with Bacon, Sautéed Onion, and Sour Cream, Pierogies with Cabbage, Bacon, and Onions, and Crispy Fried Pierogies with Caramelized Onions.

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