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Healthful Snack Ideas Under 250 Calories

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Updated February 08, 2010

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baby carrots

Thanks to their satisfying crunch, carrots can replace higher-calorie snacks such as chips while quelling a craving for something to munch on.

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Healthful snacks under 250 calories? We're not talking rice cakes! These snacks include healthy foods like carrots, strawberries and reduced-fat dairy which provide protein or fiber to help you feel full until meal time! Check out these ideas for easy-to-prepare, healthful snacks that won't blow your calorie budget.

Baby carrots, 4
Hummus, 2 Tbsp.
66 calories

Air-popped popcorn, 2 c., topped with:
Parmesan cheese, 1 Tbsp.
84 calories

Whole-grain crackers, 4
Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, 1 oz.
103 calories

Tortilla chips, 10
Black bean dip, 2 Tbsp.
135 calories

Strawberries, whole frozen, 1 c., blended with:
Lime juice, 1 Tbsp.
Honey, 1 tsp., topped with:
Coconut, 1 Tbsp.
137 calories

Pudding cup, vanilla, light
Berries, 1 c.
146 calories

Banana, 1, dipped in:
Dark chocolate, melted, .5 oz.
176 calories

Eggs, 2, hard-boiled
Whole-grain crackers, 4
178 calories

Low-fat plain yogurt, ½ c.
Blueberries, ½ c.
Honey, 1 Tbsp.
182 calories

Flour tortilla, 1, wrapped around:
Avocado slices, 2
Black beans, 3 Tbsp.
197 calories

Low-fat ricotta cheese, 4 oz., topped with:
Strawberries, sliced, 1 c.
Honey, 2 tsp.
209 calories

Dried apricots, 1/3 c., dipped in:
Dark chocolate, melted, .25 oz., rolled in
Pistachios, chopped, .5 oz.
210 calories

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