When you need a little something to nosh on, whether it's to satiate hunger until your next meal, fuel your workout needs, or satisfy your sweet or salty cravings, these snacks come to the rescue! Skip the sugar-laden granola bars, processed crackers, and greasy chips, and whip up one of these easy and delicious recipes. From vegan [1] to gluten-free to Paleo [2] to Whole30 to keto [3], there's a snack here for everyone — all for around 150 calories!
Lemon Coconut Protein Balls
These soft and naturally sweet lemon protein balls are made with just five ingredients: raw almonds, vanilla protein powder, juicy dates, lemon juice, and unsweetened coconut.
Calories: 49 per ball
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Get the recipe: lemon protein balls [4]
Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
This high-protein snack will satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard on calories and processed sugar.
Calories: 144
Fibre: 5 grams
Protein: 6.2 grams
Get the recipe: cocoa cinnamon roasted chickpeas [5]
Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispies Treats
These bars will satisfy your crispy cravings perfectly and also offer a boost of energy-sustaining, hunger-satiating protein.
Calories: 153 per piece
Fibre: 1 gram
Protein: 4.6 grams
Get the recipe: peanut butter protein Rice Krispies treats [6]
Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
Perfectly sweet with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, this recipe is every banana-bread-lover's dream.
Calories: 130 per muffin
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 5.5 grams
Get the recipe: double chocolate banana protein muffins [7]
Courgette Parmesan Chips
The next time you have the urge to eat something savory, crispy, and crunchy, let these baked courgette chips curb your deep-fried cravings.
Calories: 94
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 4.1 grams
Get the recipe: baked courgette chips [8]
Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites
This frozen banana bite recipe is so simple and great for those eliminating gluten or dairy from their diets. And it's a brilliant way to use up overripe bananas without having to turn on the oven.
Calories: 39 per bite
Fibre: 0.9 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Get the recipe: frozen banana ice cream bites [9]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Chips
These baked brussels sprouts chips are Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, vegan, and very tasty.
Calories: 50
Fibre: 1.8 grams
Protein: 1.6 grams
Get the recipe: baked brussels sprouts chips [10]
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This four-ingredient smoothie offers all the chocolaty goodness you want — and it contains less than two grams of sugar.
Calories: 153
Fibre: 3 grams
Protein: 15.6 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie [11]
Banana Sushi
The pistachios add a yummy crunchiness to this classic snack that's so satisfying, you'll never eat plain peanut butter and banana again.
Calories: 114
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Get the recipe: banana sushi [12]
Date-Sweetened Cookies
These cookies are not only free of white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or any other processed sweeteners, but they're also flour-free, gluten-free, and vegan. So if you're trying to eat cleaner, you can feel good biting into these chewy gems.
Calories: 104 per cookie
Fibre: 1.7 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Get the recipe: date-sweetened cookies [13]
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Craving a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup? Then make these chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [14].
Calories: 91
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [15]
Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Balls
Since these protein balls are made with only five ingredients, you can whip up a batch in 15 minutes or less. And did I mention they taste just like a Tootsie Roll? They're chewy, chocolaty goodness.
Calories: 53
Fibre: 0.9 grams
Protein: 2.6 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate almond coconut protein balls [16]
Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
With less than nine grams of sugar per muffin, these light and moist lemony muffins are sure to satisfy your muffin cravings.
Calories: 150
Fibre: 2.2 grams
Protein: 6 grams
Get the recipe: lemon blueberry protein muffins [17]
Black Bean Brownie Bites
These black bean brownie bites are chewy, fudgy, and perfect for satisfying your deep chocolate cravings.
Calories: 149
Fibre: 5.2 grams
Protein: 5.9 grams
Get the recipe: black bean brownie bites [18]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
This recipe offers a healthy dose of protein and fibre, but since these cookie-dough-like balls are rolled in chopped chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds, they feel more like a treat.
Calories: 77 per ball
Fibre: 1.7 grams
Protein: 3.4 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls [19]
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Made with high-fibre avocados and high-protein silken tofu, this treat will cure your hunger pangs, so you can enjoy a low-calorie bowl and feel satisfied for hours.
Calories: 156
Fibre: 4.6 grams
Protein: 5.3 grams
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie pudding [20]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
If you grew up scooping out spoonfuls of raw cookie dough while baking chocolate chip cookies with Grandma, you're going to fall hard for this cookie dough freezer fudge [21] — shhh, it's made with lentils!
Calories: 140 per piece
Fibre: 5.2 grams
Protein: 5.8 grams
Get the recipe: cookie dough freezer fudge [22]
Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips
Make your own banana chips! They're seasoned with cinnamon to satisfy sugar cravings, so you might get the urge to devour the entire batch.
Calories: 148 for half the batch
Fibre: 4.2 grams
Protein: 1.8 grams
Get the recipe: baked banana chips [23]
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
Disguised as chocolate raspberry truffles, these protein balls are perfect for after a workout.
Calories: 71 per ball
Fibre: 1.6 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate raspberry truffles [24]
Green Smoothie Popsicles
Feed into your smoothie obsession with these green smoothie popsicles.
Calories: 39
Fibre: 1.2 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams
Get the recipe: green smoothie popsicles [25]
Frozen Banana Pops
This simple dessert-on-a-stick takes five minutes to whip up and four hours in the freezer; because it's 150 calories per two-piece serving, it makes for a healthy snack.
Calories: 78 per stick
Fibre: 1.3 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Get the recipe: banana pops [26]
3-Ingredient Brownies
Whether you're eating a diet that's vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, Paleo, or Whole30, this brownie recipe has you covered. That's because it's made with only three common ingredients. You can't get more simple than that!
Calories: 141 per piece
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 3.1 grams
Get the recipe: three-ingredient brownies [27]
Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
If cold and creamy ice cream calls to you after dinner, here's a 150-calorie sweet alternative [28] that's lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol.
Calories: 152
Fibre: 3.6 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Get the recipe: banana nice cream [29]
Avocado With Cottage Cheese
Packed with healthy fats and protein, this two-ingredient snack [30] will keep you feeling full until dinner, helping you avoid late-afternoon nibbling that can lead to weight gain.
Calories: 141
Fibre: 3.4 grams
Protein: 6.8 grams
Get the recipe: avocado with cottage cheese [31]
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
Made with sunflower seeds, dates, dairy-free chocolate, and sea salt, these delicious chocolate morsels bring the sweet without the calories.
Calories: 60 per bite
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 1.2 grams
Get the recipe: dark chocolate salted caramels [32]
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Replace butter in these pumpkin apple muffins with avocado, and it not only makes for a deliciously moist and spongy texture, but the avocado also adds fibre and healthy fats.
Calories: 144
Fibre: 3.5 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Get the recipe: pumpkin apple muffins [33]
Homemade Pineapple Nice Cream
For just over 100 calories, this three-ingredient dessert [34] can be served in a small bowl, in the scooped-out bottom of a pineapple (so Martha Stewart [35] of you!), or in a cup of pineapple juice.
Calories: 110
Fibre: 3.1 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Get the recipe: three-ingredient dessert [36]
Chocolate-Covered Banana Almond Butter Bites
Craving a sweet snack? Try one of these frozen bites made with only four ingredients: bananas, almond butter, applesauce, and dairy-free dark chocolate.
Calories: 49 per piece
Fibre: 0.4 grams
Protein: 0.8 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered banana almond butter bites [37]
Vegan Banana Oat Protein Balls
Made with plant-based protein powder, these three-ingredient protein balls are vegan; if you have issues with gluten, make sure to use gluten-free oats.
Calories: 47 per ball
Fibre: 1.2 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Get the recipe: banana oat protein balls [38]
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Power up your food processor to squash ice cream cravings with this dairy-free cherry chocolate chip ice cream recipe.
Calories: 126
Fibre: 2.8 grams
Protein: 2.1 grams
Get the recipe: cherry chocolate chip ice cream [39]
Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicles
Remember the creamy Fudgsicles of your youth? Well, here's a healthier version made without high-fructose corn syrup or added sugar.
Calories: 79
Fibre: 1.3 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Get the recipe: vegan strawberry Fudgsicles [40]
Kabocha Squash Fries With Spicy Greek Yoghurt Sriracha
For salty french-fry cravings, whip up these squash fries instead. Even with the spicy Greek yoghurt sriracha dip, this snack is under 100 calories.
Calories: 97 per serving
Fibre: 1.3 grams
Protein: 4.3 grams
Get the recipe: squash fries [41]
Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
How do you make juicy, sweet strawberries even better? Pair them with chocolate, of course. The filling in these sweet morsels is made with tofu and dates!
Calories: 78 for five strawberries
Fibre: 3.2 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate-mousse-filled strawberries [42]
DIY Dried Cantaloupe
Dried cantaloupe is chewy, sweet, and similar to the flavour and texture of dried mango.
Calories: 25 per serving
Fibre: 0.5 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Get the recipe: dried cantaloupe [43]
Carrot Chips
Made with carrots and baked instead of fried, these crunchy gems are a much healthier alternative to traditional potato chips.
Calories: 79 per serving
Fibre: 4.1 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Get the recipe: baked carrot chips [44]
Yoghurt- and Chia-Covered Frozen Grapes
Adorable, easy to make, and naturally sweet, these mini popsicles should be kept in your freezer for when ice cream cravings strike for a quick frozen treat you'll feel good indulging in.
Calories: 52 for 10 grapes
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 2.7 grams
Get the recipe: yoghurt- and chia-covered frozen grapes [45]
Edamame and Pear Crostini
These quick crostini featuring edamame, fresh mint, Romano cheese, and pears are the perfect afternoon snack that can double as an appetizer.
Calories: 62 each
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.9 grams
Get the recipe: edamame crostini [46]
No-Bake Vegan Brownies
Craving a chewy, chocolaty brownie, are you? These no-bake treats not only spare you having to turn on the oven during a hot and humid day, but this sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free recipe is also just 59 calories per fudgy bite.
Calories: 118 for two brownie bites
Fibre: 2.6 grams
Protein: 3.4 grams
Get the recipe: no-bake brownies [47]
Cucumber Cups With Tapenade
When it's time to snack, swap salty crackers for these refreshing cucumber cups.
Calories: 88 for five cups
Fibre: 4.2 grams
Protein: 2.6 grams
Get the recipe: cucumber cups with tapenade [48]
Carrot Cake Protein Balls
These no-bake protein balls are sweet, nutty, and soft, and they're cake-like without a drop of flour.
Calories: 88 for one ball
Fibre: 1.3 grams
Protein: 3.3 grams
Get the recipe: no-carrot cake protein balls [49]
Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie
Made with bananas, Greek yoghurt, and coconut water, this hydrating smoothie is perfect after a workout.
Calories: 146 for half the recipe
Fibre: 1.9 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Get the recipe: banana smoothie [50]
Striped Apple Cinnamon Fruit Leather
This homemade apple cinnamon fruit leather might be one of the easiest snacks you'll ever make.
Calories: 144 for eight pieces
Fibre: 4.8 grams
Protein: 0.8 grams
Get the recipe: apple cinnamon fruit leather [51]
Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
Here's a gluten-free, savory snack that tastes like pizza but is made with the goodness of quinoa, a whole grain packed with fibre and protein.
Calories: 144 for three bites
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 8.4 grams
Get the recipe: quinoa pizza bites [52]
Apple Flax Oatmeal Cookies
If you could have any cookie in the world, and without a doubt oatmeal is your choice, you need to make these cookies. They're made with apples, which add a unique apple-pie flavour and a natural sweetness, eliminating the need for tons of added sugar.
Calories: 147 per cookie
Fibre: 1.7 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Get the recipe: apple flax oatmeal cookies [53]
Strawberry Banana Creams
This healthy, low-calorie dessert tastes like oh-so-decadent strawberry cheesecake. Made with a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, it's a cinch to whip up; you'll be amazed it's under 150 calories per serving.
Calories: 145 for eight strawberries
Fibre: 4 grams
Protein: 8.2 grams
Get the recipe: strawberry banana creams [54]
Vegan Almond Butter Apricot Bites
If you are craving a sweet, cookie-like snack that's high in protein and flavour but don't want the hassle (and temperature) of baking, then try these almond butter apricot bites.
Calories: 118 for two bites
Fibre: 2.4 grams
Protein: 2.6 grams
Get the recipe: almond butter apricot bites [55]
Creamy Peanutty Apples With Grapes
Looking for something crunchy and nutty but don't want all the calories and fat that come with straight-up peanut butter? Here's a sweet, low-cal alternative that's also high in protein.
Calories: 151 for six apple slices
Fibre: 3.1 grams
Protein: 8.4 grams
Get the recipe: sweet creamy peanutty apples with grapes [56]
DIY Dried Mango
Save money, calories, and chemicals by making your own homemade chewy treat — all you need are ripe mangoes and an oven.
Calories: 67 per serving
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 0.5 grams
Get the recipe: dried mango [57]
Mango Red Pepper Salsa
If you've never made your own salsa, it couldn't be easier — just dice everything, stir it in a bowl, and allow the flavours to mix and mingle in the fridge.
Calories: 68 per serving
Fibre: 2.7 grams
Protein: 1.2 grams
Get the recipe: mango red pepper salsa [58]
Banana Smoothie Muffins
Why not combine a smoothie recipe with banana bread to make a tray of satisfying muffins?
Calories: 155 per muffin
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 2.2 grams
Get the recipe: banana smoothie muffins [59]
Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies
This dessert-like snack could pass as dessert; it is also dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and will remind you of an ice cream sandwich.
Calories: 92 per sandwich
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 1.9 grams
Get the recipe: peanut butter banana smudgies [60]
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These peanut butter protein balls taste like chocolate chip cookie dough but offer the ideal blend of protein and carbs you need before a tough strength-training session.
Calories: 105 per ball
Fibre: 1.4 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Get the recipe: peanut butter protein balls [61]
Spicy Black Bean Hummus
Here's a spicy and high-fibre twist on the basic hummus recipe featuring black beans instead of chickpeas.
Calories: 43 per serving
Fibre: 1.4 grams
Protein: 1.7 grams
Get the recipe: spicy black bean hummus [62]
Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
High in protein and fibre, chickpeas offer a satisfying crunch when roasted. And if you toss them with a little honey and cinnamon, you'll have an energy-boosting sweet treat.
Calories: 146 per serving
Fibre: 4.5 grams
Protein: 6.2 grams
Get the recipe: roasted honey cinnamon chickpeas [63]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Made with just raw almonds, golden raisins, rolled oats, and dairy-free chocolate chips, each bite-size ball is soft, is super sweet, and tastes exactly like cookie dough.
Calories: 51 per ball
Fibre: 0.9 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Get the recipe: cookie dough protein balls [64]
Vegan Mango Ice Cream
Ice cream for a snack? Why not. This dairy-free version is made with only two ingredients: frozen mango and frozen banana. Top it with granola or nuts for a healthy snack.
Calories: 150 per serving
Fibre: 4.6 grams
Protein: 1.3 grams
Get the recipe: vegan mango ice cream [65]
No-Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Crisp Balls
Perfect for the Summer since you don't have to turn on the oven, these no-bake peanut butter balls are made with all-natural ingredients like crunchy peanut butter, oats, and unsweetened coconut. They make an irresistible snack before or after a workout.
Calories: 79 per ball
Fibre: 1.2 grams
Protein: 3.5 grams
Get the recipe: no-bake peanut butter balls [66]
Homemade Strawberry Fruit Leather
With a food processor, an oven, and a lazy afternoon, it's easy to make a batch of fresh-tasting fruit leathers for a fraction of the cost.
Calories: 15 per piece
Fibre: 1 gram
Protein: 0.3 grams
Get the recipe: strawberry fruit leather [67]
High-Protein Banana and PB Snack
Here's an easy way to increase the protein of the basic banana-and-peanut-butter snack to 13.6 grams.
Calories: 156 per serving
Fibre: 4.1 grams
Protein: 13.6 grams
Get the recipe: banana peanut butter sandwich [68]
Tabbouleh Salad
This tabbouleh salad is high in iron, manganese, and vitamins C and A, all important nutrients for the body. Plus, the parsley, lemon, and mint each contain natural detoxing properties. Pair it with some fresh pita for a zesty snack.
Calories: 137 per serving
Fibre: 4.1 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Get the recipe: tabbouleh salad [69]
Chunky Apple Orange Almond Spread
This sweet and fruity spread complements the saltiness of the crackers to satisfy salty-sweet cravings in no time.
Calories: 42 per serving
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 0.7 grams
Get the recipe: chunky apple spread [70]
Flat-Belly Smoothie
Sip on this deliciously sweet smoothie packed with ingredients that fight belly fat and reduce bloating. It's meant for breakfast, so just halve the recipe to make this smoothie for a snack.
Calories: 142
Fibre: 2.5 grams
Protein: 6.7 grams
Get the recipe: kale pineapple blueberry smoothie [71]
Turkey, Broccoli, and Egg Muffins
Here's a gluten-free, savory snack you can make ahead of time.
Calories: 150 per muffin
Fibre: 0.7 grams
Protein: 12.3 grams
Get the recipe: egg and sausage muffin [72]
Soy-Wasabi Spread
Full of essential nutrients like folate and calcium, this tangy soy-wasabi spread offers a quick punch of protein and only takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Calories: 96 per serving
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 3.1 grams
Get the recipe: soy-wasabi spread [73]
Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
These frozen nibblers make a much healthier alternative to ice cream, and because they're bite-size, you can nosh on a little something sweet whenever your sweet tooth strikes.
Calories: 142 for six pieces
Fibre: 3.5 grams
Protein: 3.2 grams
Get the recipe: frozen nibblers [74]
Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
Tofu usually shows up as part of a full meal, but it also makes a delicious and satisfying snack. Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls in a matter of minutes.
Calories: 117 for three rolls
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 4.4 grams
Get the recipe: vegan cucumber tofu rolls [75]
Paleo Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters
In the mood for a dessert-like snack? These dark chocolate nut clusters are made with fewer than five ingredients.
Calories: 123 for three clusters
Fibre: 2.7 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Get the recipe: dark chocolate nut clusters [76]
Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Here's a healthier version of chocolate pudding made with — get ready for this — black beans!
Calories: 146
Fibre: 6 grams
Protein: 7.3 grams
Get the recipe: black bean chocolate pudding [77]
Frozen Yoghurt Cupcakes
These frozen yoghurt cupcakes are made with Greek yoghurt, fresh strawberries, and bananas, and while low in calories, fat, and cholesterol, they're still lusciously sweet and smooth.
Calories: 150 for five pieces
Fibre: 1 gram
Protein: 15 grams
Get the recipe: frozen yoghurt cupcakes [78]
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Stuffed Strawberries
These strawberry bites are filled with a chocolaty mashed banana-quinoa mixture and topped with chopped raw almonds, so they're packed with rich flavour as well as fibre and protein.
Calories: 118 for six strawberries
Fibre: 3.2 grams
Protein: 3.1 grams
Get the recipe: strawberry bites [79]
Blueberry Chia Muffins
Chia seeds are a great source of protein, fibre, calcium, and omega-3s. They're also an easy ingredient to throw into the batter when baking, like with these blueberry muffins.
Calories: 106 per muffin
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 1.6 grams
Get the recipe: gluten-free blueberry muffins [80]
Vegan Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bites
Not just for breakfast, these banana oatmeal bites will satisfy your cookie cravings.
Calories: 148 for two bites
Fibre: 2.8 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams
Get the recipe: banana oatmeal bites [81]
Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy
Vegan and gluten-free, these protein-packed nutty nuggets make the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 152 for three pieces
Fibre: 1.5 grams
Protein: 6.9 grams
Get the recipe: almond cherry chunks of energy [82]
Chocolate Hummus
Slices of crunchy apple and fresh strawberries are sweet enough on their own, but aren't they better with chocolate? Spruce up your basic fruit snack by pairing it with this smooth and mousse-like protein-packed chocolate dip.
Calories: 107 per serving
Fibre: 3.9 grams
Protein: 4.7 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate hummus [83]
Vegan Banana Apple Chunk Bread
Made with less sugar than a traditional loaf, this banana bread is naturally sweetened with apples and applesauce. It's perfect for a snack but also delicious enough to serve for dessert.
Calories: 147 per slice
Fibre: 1.9 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Get the recipe: apple chunk bread [84]
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
With fewer than 155 calories per serving and lots of vitamin A, these crisp and satisfying wedges are perfect to bake up the next time you're jonesing for some french-fried goodness.
Calories: 154 per serving
Fibre: 2.9 grams
Protein: 4.4 grams
Get the recipe: sweet potato wedges [85]
Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins
These naturally sweet, moist muffins are sugar-free and vegan, which cuts down on the cholesterol and saturated fats.
Calories: 100 per muffin
Fibre: 1.7 grams
Protein: 1.5 grams
Get the recipe: banana strawberry apple muffins [86]
Roma, Red Pepper, and Sun Gold Bruschetta
In this simple recipe, firm and succulent Roma tomatoes mix with naturally sweet gold cherry tomatoes to create a more complicated flavour. Throw in some red bell pepper for a satisfying crunch and fresh mozzarella for complementary and creamy saltiness.
Calories: 107 per piece
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 4.2 grams
Get the recipe: bruschetta [87]
Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls
With a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, these protein balls taste like a bite of cherry cheesecake.
Calories: 156 for two balls
Fibre: 3 grams
Protein: 7.4 grams
Get the recipe: cherry almond coconut protein balls [88]
Paleo Protein Balls
Made with just seven ingredients including raw nuts, hemp hearts, and flaxmeal, you'll love that these Paleo protein balls [89] have only one gram of sugar.
Calories: 158 for two balls
Fibre: 2.6 grams
Protein: 5.4 grams
Get the recipe: Paleo protein balls [90]
Mini Vegan Strawberry Cheesecakes
These mini strawberry cheesecake bites are so easy to make; you do need to soak the raw cashews ahead of time, and then these cuties come together in about an hour.
Calories: 101 per piece
Fibre: 1 gram
Protein: 1.7 grams
Get the recipe: mini strawberry cheesecake bites [91]
Salted Peanut Protein Balls
The chickpeas and peanuts are the source of protein in these salted peanut balls, which is perfect if you're not a fan of using protein powder.
Calories: 61 per ball
Fibre: 1.1 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Get the recipe: salted peanut balls [92]
Sesame-Garlic Nori Chips
Even if you don't love raw seaweed, you'll find that the texture and flavour of this nutrient-rich sea vegetable change after a quick pop in the oven.
Calories: 42 (seven strips)
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 2.1 grams
Get the recipe: nori chips [93]
Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
If you're craving all the flavours of a classic cinnamon bun, then try blending up this fibre-filled smoothie that's less than a quarter of the calories of its namesake with hardly any saturated fat.
Calories: 157 per serving
Fibre: 4.6 grams
Protein: 2.3 grams
Get the recipe: cinnamon bun smoothie [94]
Homemade Mixed Nut Butter
This homemade nut butter contains no peanuts at all. It's made with almonds, cashews, and sunflower seeds, creating a taste so fresh and unique that you'll never buy another jar from the store again. Pair it with fresh fruit or crackers.
Calories: 94 per tablespoon
Fibre: 1.2 grams grams
Protein: 3 grams
Get the recipe: homemade mixed nut butter [95]
Almond Coconut-Crusted Chocolate Bananas
The banana offers easily digestible carbs and the almond butter boosts the protein content, so it's a perfect pre-workout snack.
Calories: 134 for three pieces
Fibre: 2.6 grams
Protein: 2.8 grams
Get the recipe: almond coconut-crusted chocolate bananas [96]
Pumpkin Pie Date Bars
Craving that pumpkin pie flavour this time of year? This is the perfect snack as it's easy to make, involves no processed ingredients, and is lower in calories than a slice of pumpkin pie or a pumpkin spice latte.
Calories: 122 per bar
Fibre: 1.2 grams
Protein: 2.8 grams
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie date bar [97]
Vegan Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
These chewy brownies are disguised as fudgy, peanut-buttery goodness, but shhh — they also offer a healthy dose of protein, which we could all use a little more of.
Calories: 124 per piece
Fibre: 1.2 grams
Protein: 5.1 grams
Get the recipe: vegan peanut butter brownie bites [98]
Protein-Packed Brownies
Eating a brownie as a snack isn't the healthiest choice, but sometimes the chocolate cravings are so strong that you have to give in. So why not add a little nutrition to each bite? Then you'll feel better knowing your brownie offers a little something along with the chocolate.
Calories: 145 per piece
Fibre: 1.8 grams
Protein: 5.1 grams
Get the recipe: protein-packed brownies [99]
Roasted Edamame
Roasting these fibre-filled soybeans brings extra crunch and flavour, and edamame doubles as a satisfying post-workout snack packed with muscle-building protein.
Calories: 102 per serving
Fibre: 3.5 grams
Protein: 8.9 grams
Get the recipe: roasted edamame [100]
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
This chocolate mousse only tastes decadent (it's actually healthy!).
Calories: 100 per piece
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 2.1 grams
Get the recipe: vegan chocolate mousse cups [101]
Almond Butter Cups
If you find it next to impossible to resist your Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cravings, but you want to do without the milk, sugar, and artificial ingredients, make this vegan version instead.
Calories: 86 per piece
Fibre: 0.2 grams
Protein: 1.8 grams
Get the recipe: almond butter cups [102]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
If the flavours of Fall are what you crave when crisp air begins to blow, skip the 400-calorie pumpkin spice latte and bake up a batch of these soft and cake-like bars instead.
Calories: 144 per piece
Fibre: 1.9 grams
Protein: 8.3 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin bars [103]
Strawberry-Watermelon Hydrating Smoothie
It's smooth, light, and ultrarefreshing, and with 15 grams of protein, this smoothie makes the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 145
Fibre: 2.6 grams
Protein: 15.1 grams
Get the recipe: watermelon protein smoothie [104]
No-Bake Brownie Bites
Made with medjool dates, pecans, cocoa powder, and a few mini dairy-free chocolate chips, these no-bake brownies are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Calories: 154 for two pieces
Fibre: 4 grams
Protein: 1.8 grams
Get the recipe: pecan and date no-bake brownie bites [105]
Almond and Coconut Macaroons
To add an addictive little crunch to the traditional macaroon recipe, throw in some chopped almonds, and you'll also get a little added protein, calcium, and fibre.
Calories: 88 per piece
Fibre: 1.3 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Get the recipe: almond and coconut macaroons [106]
Mini Caramel Apples
These vegan mini caramel apples are actually healthy enough to have for a snack.
Calories: 153 for three
Fibre: 3.9 grams
Protein: 2.1 grams
Get the recipe: caramel apples on a stick [107]
Sunbutter Cups
These chocolate cups are filled with a sunflower seed and date mixture that — let me tell you — tastes even more decadent than Reese's.
Calories: 156 for three
Fibre: 2.1 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Get the recipe: sunbutter cups [108]
DIY Fruit and Nut Bars
These homemade fruit and nut bars are made with almonds, dates, and raisins.
Calories: 148 per bar
Fibre: 3.3 grams
Protein: 3.9 grams
Get the recipe: homemade fruit and nut bars [109]
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes
You get three amazing layers: chocolate-krispies on the bottom, sweet and salty peanut butter in the middle, and chocolate chocolate chip on the top.
Calories: 106 per piece
Fibre: 2 grams
Protein: 3.2 grams
Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bakes [110]
Mint Chip Truffles
Sweet and refreshing like the classic you're craving, this Paleo-friendly treat clocks in at less than 70 calories per serving.
Calories: 138 for two pieces
Fibre: 2.8 grams
Protein: 2.4 grams
Get the recipe: tasty mint chip truffles [111]