If you go into any supermarket now, you can find low calorie, low fat, low sugar snacks. They sound great, but what goes into them isn’t as great as you might think.
Here are some snacks that you can make yourself, and better yet, know exactly what’s in them. These snacks are great for people with sensitivities to sugar or who are just watching their waistline. The best part is: they can be eaten any time of day. Enjoy!
Marinated Spanish Olives
These delicious morsels make a great snack for anytime during the day, or as part of a tapas-inspired dinner. Easy to make, and the flavors get better with time so make a bunch and store them in the fridge. Get the recipe here.
Pineapple, Jalapeno, Black Pepper Salsa
This versatile salsa is great with some blue corn tortilla chips or even served over some grilled white fish. The black pepper gives plays great with the sweetness of the pineapple and the jalapeno gives it a great kick. Here’s where to get the recipe.
Peach-Strawberry Fruit Leather
This snack is great for kids, but adults love it too. A healthy twist on a childhood favorite, this recipe only takes 4 ingredients. Find out what you need to make your own fruit leather here.
Roasted Garlic And Sundried Tomato White Bean Dip
Flavor this big deserves a big name. This bean dip tastes better than anything storebought, plus making it at home means you can control what and how much goes in it. Homemade really is better, check out the recipe here.
Rosemary Popcorn
Simple and delicious, this snack is great for movie night or any night. Avoid salt, and butter and pop your own popcorn at home. Here’s how to make this great snack at home.
Prosciutto-Melon Bites
This spin on an antipasto classic makes a great snack, while only having 35 calories per skewer! Make it in minutes at home and enjoy a great salty-sweet meal. Find the recipe here.
Triple Berry Popsicles
Berries are one of the most antioxidant filled fruits in the world. Help fight cancer and sweet tooth cravings with these great, low calorie desserts. Here’s how to make this delicious snack at home.
There’s no reason for you to eat well and feel guilty. Food isn’t only nourishment, it’s enjoyment. These recipes are a great mix of both, so eat happy!
SOURCE:http://www.myrecipes.com/healthy-diet/low-sugar-snack-recipes
http://www.myrecipes.com/healthy-diet/calorie-counts/healthy-snacks-under-75-calories
