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The best lower-calorie (100 calories) snacks
Need to fill a gap between meals? Try these easy heart-healthy snacks that are low in calories. If you’re trying to lose weight, 100 calories is a good amount for a snack, although it’s also ok to have more if you’re having an active day.
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1. Blueberries and yogurt
Combine a small handful (40g) of blueberries with a small pot (125g) of plain, unsweetened, low-fat yogurt for a fruity, creamy treat that's free from added sugars.
- Get the facts: is Greek yogurt good for you?
2. Apple and peanut butter
Slice one apple and enjoy with 1/2 tbsp of pure peanut butter – make sure it does not contain added sugar, salt or oil. The fresh, crunchy apple and creamy, nutty peanut butter makes for a tasty combination.
- Our expert gives the answer: are nuts are good for you?
3. Cottage cheese and tomatoes on a rice cake
Add about 2 heaped tbsp (50g) of low-fat cottage cheese and 6 cherry tomatoes to 1 rice cake for a colourful and creamy savoury snack.
- Discover 7 cheese facts that will surprise you.
4. Banana on toast
Slice 1 small banana and add it to a medium slice of wholemeal toast. The natural sweetness of the banana makes this snack ideal for when you need a quick and healthy sweet treat.
- Try our 5 healthy toast toppings.
5. Red pepper and hummus
Have 3 tbsp of reduced-fat hummus with a whole red pepper cut into sticks. Dipping the crunchy red pepper into the thick, creamy hummus makes this healthy snack even more satisfying.
- Want to try something a little different? Get our beetroot hummus recipe.
6. Dried apricots and almonds
Snack on 3 dried apricots with 8 whole almonds, for a healthy, fruity snack that's easy to eat while you're on the go.
- Get ideas for healthy food swaps.
7. Avocado on crispbread
Slice a quarter of an avocado and enjoy with a crispbread. The creamy, nutty avocado goes perfectly with the crunchy crispbread.
- Learn more from our expert about avocados, including more ways to enjoy and eat them.
8. Crumpet
Top a crumpet with 1 tsp of low-fat spread for a classic, comforting snack that's kind to your heart.
- Discover which is healthier: margarine or butter.
9. Milk and raisins
For a simple snack with a hint of natural sweetness, have a small glass (150ml) of semi-skimmed milk with 1 tbsp of raisins.
- Find out if cow's milk is healthy or bad for your heart.
10. Boiled egg, tomato and spinach
Add a hard-boiled egg to 1 chopped medium tomato (80g) and a handful of spinach leaves (25g) for a savoury snack that'll help you towards your 5-a-day.
- Take our quiz to find out how much you know about eggs.
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