50 Calorie Snacks: Something for Everyone!

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50 calorie snacks

Do you like to snack? It seems most of us do if we have the choice. According to one survey, in 2018, 43% of respondents reported eating three meals and a few snacks on a daily basis. And, another 32% usually skip or replace one meal per day with snacks. Impulse snacking is not the only type of snacking. Planned snacking is also on the rise, and choosing 50 calorie snacks with a strategic purpose is smart eating!

According to another report, Americans spend over $450.00 annually on snacks. The current trend for snacks is opting for snacks that call attention to health claims. Choosing packaged convenience snacks that are non-GMO, free of artificial colors/flavors, and low in sugar are leading the way.

If your goal is managing blood sugar or weight, opting for a healthier low calorie snack is not optional. Poor snacking can definitely wreck the best eating plans. But, selecting healthier snacks that fit your personal calorie requirements and dietary needs can help your overall healthy eating strategy.

50 calorie snacks

50 calorie snacks with some protein

Protein offers the dietary advantage of making you feel full for a longer time period. It helps regulate blood sugar by stabilizing it. And, in order to maintain blood sugar levels, it is not necessary to consume a large amount of protein. The portions below will often be just enough to keep hunger pangs away by preventing drastic drops in your blood sugar levels.

  1. 1 slice of 2% milkfat American cheese
  2. 1 oz. of lean turkey
  3. 1/2 cup skim milk
  4. 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
  5. Laughing cow cheese wedge
  6. 1 oz. flank steak
  7. 1/3 cup garbanzo beans
  8. 3 oz. Dannon Greek yogurt
  9. 3 Tbsp. egg whites
  10. 1 oz. chicken

50 calorie snacks to satisfy your sweet tooth

While there’s nothing unusual about having a sweet tooth, most people know that this can get out of control. Knowing the portion sizes that can satisfy your sweet tooth without ruining your waistline is important for your sanity and health. The ten options below will help your cravings and keep your trim.

  1. 1 fig bar
  2. 5 jelly beans
  3. 12 M & M candies
  4. 1 vanilla Snackwell cookie
  5. 1/2 of a low fat 100 calorie ice cream sandwich
  6. 2 Hershey kisses (more ideas for chocolate cravings)
  7. coffee with 1 tsp. sugar and 2 Tbsp. half and half
  8. 2 marshmallows
  9. diet root beer float made with diet root beer + 1/4 cup ice cream
  10. 1/4 cup frosted mini wheats

And, to fill you up with fiber!

Fiber has so many health benefits for so many medical concerns. One of the key benefits of fiber is that is fills you up-we say it offers satiety. If you feel full, then you will theoretically be less inclined to keep eating. Obviously, feeling full is great while you are trying to shed some pounds or manage weight.

  1. 12 baby carrots
  2. 1 cup watermelon
  3. 10 dill pickles
  4. 1/2 grapefruit
  5. 15 grapes
  6. 1 cup cantaloupe
  7. 15 cherry tomatoes
  8. 1 cup light popcorn
  9. 1/2 oz. melba wheat toast crackers
  10. 1 large chopped pepper

Need 100 calorie snacks instead? Here is another great snack list. Care to share your favorite 50 calorie snack? I’d love to hear from you. And, if you enjoyed this post, would you please share? I am trying to grow my readership.

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Sue Rose, MS, RD, LDN

Sue Rose helps readers sort through the maze of nutrition information available to the public. As a seasoned clinical dietitian/nutritionist with decades of experience, her blogs attempt to educate and inform the public at a time when there is so much information it is often overwhelming to understand. Stay tuned for clarity on a variety of topics!

1 Comment

  1. Gertrude Pogorevc on August 11, 2021 at 5:29 am

    Thankyou so much for these wonderful ideas. Being in lockdown is really playing havoc with my weight and these will help me be more conscious of what I do and how much to eat.
    Greatly appreciated
    Regards
    Gerdie



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Use this information at your own risk. Although I am a licensed IL dietitian/nutritionist, I am not your dietitian. The information in my blog Chew on This located at www.mydietmatters.com is for educational and informational purposes only. It is also my own opinion and subject to change in the future. Please consult with your own medical professionals for individual treatment.