Certain foods have been proven to help decrease belly fat [1], which means the foods you choose at snack time can actually help you slim down your belly. Go for ingredients with whole grains, like oats, as well as monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) like avocado, nuts, and seeds.
Berries such as blueberries [3] are also key belly-fat fighters, along with fibre-rich fruits and vegetables like raspberries, greens, and beans. For a protein-packed snack, don't forget about lean protein, especially fish like salmon, eggs [4], soy products [5], and plant-based protein powders; they can also help diminish visceral fat around your inner organs.
Here are some snack-recipe ideas that include these ingredients to satisfy your hunger and help reduce your belly fat [6]. Some of these are recipes for meals, so just prepare smaller, snack-size portions.
Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: flaxmeal, plant-based protein powder, blueberries
Get the recipe: lemon blueberry protein muffins [7]
Banana Sushi
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almond butter and pistachios
Get the recipe: banana sushi [8]
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: peanut butter, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe: chocolate chip peanut butter protein balls [9]
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: flaxmeal, oats, pecans
Get the recipe: banana bread [10]
Blueberry Pineapple Overnight Oats
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, blueberries, almonds, chia seeds
Get the recipe: blueberry pineapple overnight oats [11]
Flat-Belly Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: kale, blueberries, almond butter
Get the recipe: kale blueberry pineapple smoothie [12]
Salty Sunflower Avocado
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, sunflower seeds
Get the recipe: avocado with salted sunflower seeds [13]
3-Ingredient Brownies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almond butter
Get the recipe: 3-ingredient brownies [14]
Avocado Aloe Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado
Get the recipe: green power smoothie [15]
Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Bundles
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: salmon
Get the recipe: asparagus and smoked salmon bundles [16]
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almonds, oats, plant-based protein powder, raw pumpkin seeds
Get the recipe: chocolate chip pumpkin pie protein balls [17]
Peanut Butter Protein Granola Bars
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, peanut butter, plant-based protein powder, pecans
Get the recipe: peanut butter protein granola bars [18]
Banana Blueberry Hemp Seed Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, almonds, hemp seeds
Get the recipe: banana blueberry hemp seed smoothie [19]
Protein-Packed Brownies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: flaxmeal, plant-based protein powder, oats, pecans
Get the recipe: protein-packed brownies [20]
Pumpkin Pie Larabars
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw cashews
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie Larabars [21]
Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu
Get the recipe: vegan cucumber tofu rolls [22]
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bake
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, eggs, almonds
Get the recipe: apple cinnamon quinoa bake [23]
Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe here: vegan banana-oat protein balls [24]
Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, eggs
Get the recipe here: quinoa pizza bites [25]
Mini Vegan Strawberry Cheesecakes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw cashews, pecans
Get the recipe: mini strawberry cheesecake bites [26]
50-Calorie Coconut-Covered Chocolate Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw almonds, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe here: coconut-covered chocolate protein palls [27]
Vegan, Grain-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almond butter
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [28]
Avocado and Green Tea Popsicles
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado
Get the recipe here: avocado and green tea popsicles [29]
Banana Cashew Overnight Oats
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, cashews, chia seeds
Get the recipe: banana cashew overnight oats [30]
Almond Lemon Macaroons
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almonds, eggs
Get the recipe: crunchy almond lemon cookies [31]
Pumpkin Pie Pudding
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, tofu, pecans
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie pudding [32]
No-Bake Vegan Brownies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, raw cashews, walnuts
Get the recipe: no-bake vegan brownies [33]
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: blueberries, cashews, tofu
Get the recipe: blueberry cheesecake smoothie [34]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw almonds, oats
Get the recipe: cookie dough balls [35]
Date-Sweetened Cookies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw almonds, oats
Get the recipe: date-sweetened cookies [36]
Banana Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: flaxmeal, avocado, plant-based protein powder, oats
Get the recipe: banana oat muffins [37]
Vegan Double Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: flaxmeal, soy milk, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe: double chocolate banana protein muffins [38]
Green Goddess Dip and Dressing
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, anchovy fillets
Get the recipe: creamy veggie dip [39]
4-Ingredient Salted Peanut Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: peanuts, oats
Get the recipe here: salted peanut protein balls [40]
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: tofu
Get the recipe: chocolate mousse cups [41]
Greek Yogurt Guacamole
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado
Get the recipe here: lightened-up guacamole [42]
Sunbutter Cups
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: sunflower seeds
Get the recipe: sunbutter cups [43]
Coconut Chia Pudding With Berries
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: chia seeds, berries
Get the recipe: coconut chia pudding with berries [44]
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: sunflower seeds
Get the recipe: dark chocolate salted caramels [45]
Avocado and Eggs
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, eggs
Get the recipe here: avocado with hard-boiled eggs [46]
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Stuffed Strawberries
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: quinoa, almonds
Get the recipe: strawberry bites [47]
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw almonds, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe: low-cal chocolate almond smoothie [48]
Paleo Protein Balls
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: raw almonds, raw cashews, hemp seed hearts, flaxmeal
Get the recipe: Paleo protein balls [49]
Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: plant-based protein powder, peanut butter
Get the recipe: vegan peanut butter brownie bites [50]
High-Protein Banana and PB Snack
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: peanut butter, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe: banana and PB snack [51]
No-Bake Brownie Bites
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: pecans
Get the recipe: pecan and date no-bake brownie bites [52]
Sugar-Free Oatmeal Cookies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, plant-based protein powder
Get the recipe: sugar-free oatmeal cookies [53]
Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: avocado, eggs, pecans
Get the recipe: pumpkin apple muffins [54]
Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bakes
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, raw cashews, peanuts
Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter no-bakes [55]
Almond Butter Cups
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: almond butter, almonds
Get the recipe: almond butter cups [56]
Gluten-Free, Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
Belly-fat-fighting ingredients: oats, peanut butter, egg
Get the recipe: low-carb peanut butter cookies [57]