(and Tasty) Snacks

Source: Real Simple


Van’s All-Natural Multigrain Waffle with fruit preserves (or honey or fresh berries).
One-inch cube of hard cheese (like aged Gouda), plus four to six dried apricot halves.

One cup of mixed cereal (like bran flakes, Wheat Chex, and Health Valley Organic Oat Bran Flakes).
Endive leaves filled with part-skim ricotta.

Small bowl of pureed tomato soup with a dollop of low-fat sour cream.

Sliced cucumbers and one or two wedges of Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese.

Energy bar containing at least four grams of protein (like Lärabar Cherry Pie).


Rye melba toast with low-fat cream cheese and dried cranberries.

Apple slices dipped in a tablespoon of almond butter.

Two slices of low-sodium deli turkey and a handful of grapes.

Half cup of low-fat cottage cheese with chives and pepper, plus vegetables for dipping

Handful of almonds mixed with dried tart cherries or blueberries.