10 snacks under 250 calories

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Instead of grabbing something from a vending machine, try making one of these healthy snacks from professional chefs. They'll fill you up with nutrients and keep you full until your next meal.

How to Make - 10 Snacks Under 250 Calories

Banana dippers

Cut the banana into 3.5-4 cm long pieces. Place 0.5 teaspoon of peanut butter on one cut side of each piece and dip it in your favorite granola or nut mix (about 160 kcal).

Ham and Havarti Rolls

Spread 1 teaspoon hot mustard on a whole-wheat tortilla or pita. Top with 2 thin slices of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon coarsely grated Havarti cheese with dill. Broil until the cheese is melted, then top with chopped romaine lettuce. Roll and cut in half (about 240 calories).

Spicy yogurt and hummus dip

Combine 1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup hummus, and a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve with sliced vegetables. (About 140 calories)

Cheesecake in a bowl

Place 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta in a bowl, top with 2 sliced strawberries, drizzle with 2 teaspoons agave syrup and sprinkle with the crumbs of 1 whole-wheat graham cracker (about 220 calories).

Lettuce rolls with bacon and tomatoes

Wrap a piece of fried bacon and a slice of tomato in two leaves of bib lettuce. Drizzle with 0.5 tbsp of blue cheese sauce (about 80 kcal).

Omelette in a mug

Spray the inside of a mug with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk 2 large eggs with 2 tablespoons frozen mixed vegetables, 1 tablespoon low-fat coarsely grated cheese, salt, and pepper. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for another 0.45-1 minute. Let sit for 1 minute before serving (about 160 kcal).

Asian avocado appetizer

Drizzle half an avocado with 0.5 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, 0.5 teaspoon rice vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and 0.5 teaspoon chopped cilantro. Mash with a fork and serve in the skin (about 120 kcal).