The Sweet Tooth's Snacking Plan

Lynn Grieger | Contributing Writer
November 18, 2008

To get you through those busy days, snacking is a must. In fact, it might be your best weapon against weight gain. Not only will it allow you to avoid overeating during meals, but it also may help you eat less calories over the course of the day.

Limiting your snacks to 200 calories each will help you fill up your tummy, keep your brain sharp and body fueled. So fill 'er up. When your stomach is grumblin' and you need something sweet try these delicious noshes that are 200 calories or less.

On the Run:

2 tablespoons hummus on 6 whole wheat crackers
4 rice cakes and 1 ounce low-fat cheese

Cheap and Easy:

English muffin pizza

Toast 1/2 whole wheat English muffin, spread with tomato sauce and top with 1 ounce low-fat cheese
1 slice whole wheat toast topped with 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with 1/2 sliced banana; heat in a toaster oven until warm

Family-Friendly:

Fruit kabobs with yogurt

Cut up a variety of different types of fresh fruit. Use a toothpick to pick up a piece of fruit and dip into low-fat flavored yogurt
1 slice whole wheat bread topped with 2 teaspoons peanut butter and 1/2 sliced banana

Tags: Weight Loss, Healthy, Diet, Sweet Tooth’s Diet, Calories, Snacks, Recipes

Comments

From: Beeb
Date: 01/29/2009 - 01:22 am

actually a good sweet tooth buster is sliced apple dipped in no sugar and low fat carmel sauce and then dipped in chunky peanut butter.. low cal and kills my sweet tooth..
just a suggestion

From: Chris
Date: 01/08/2009 - 10:34 pm

Love celery and PB!

From: Chris
Date: 01/08/2009 - 10:33 pm

If 2 tablespoons hummus on 6 whole wheat crackers is a sweet tooth diet give me cake...barf!

From: sandy
Date: 12/20/2008 - 01:06 am

hello, its hard to have good snacks   at times when dieting   ,,,,,,,,,i do know well...... but have some peanutbutter     on crackers or oatmeal   or grain   bread,,,,add some jelly,,,,,and have a cup of coffee.....yummmmmmmyyyyyy........or celery with crunchy peanut butter   always chrunchy or lowfat cream cheese........or   cottage   cheese lowfat with any fruit..........or apple   or pear with pea butter...well   happy dieting,,have a nice christmas,,dont cheat too much *******
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From: Anonymous
Date: 12/02/2008 - 04:52 pm

hey Miriam, i think the focus or the article is eating a good snack that will keep you satisfied rather than satisfying a sweet craving. i satisfy alot of my sweet cravings with fruits, which is natures candy! try frozen fruits like grapes & bananas. theyre yummy & take time to eat. if you want a low cal munchie try air popped popcorn and sprinkle with no sodium seasonings. For chocolate cravings Toffutti makes some great 90 calorie fudgesicle pops and theyre not filled with bad ingredients. Skinny Cow also makes good portioned ice cream treats. all in moderation! hope that helped :]