Whether you’ve just started the process of losing weight or you’re locking in your gains, adopting healthy lifestyle habits is so important.
And when it comes to the food you eat, this probably has the biggest effect on whether you’ll continue to lose weight or not. But you don’t need to go on some extreme diet to make it work! In fact, you just need to start putting more whole foods into your weekly meal plan, and add more nutrients into your overall diet.
And a great way to do that is to have a helpful list of healthy snacks for weight loss.
These are nutritious snacks that’ll help you manage your hunger and satisfy your cravings. So if you want to make even more healthy choices, and you don’t want to reach for a bag of chips when you’re getting those midday hunger pangs, then here are some healthy snack ideas you can try this week!
1. Cottage Cheese Toast With Berries
I love this nutrient-rich snack idea!
The cottage cheese provides you with healthy fats and protein, while the berries and whole grain toast adds a good amount of fiber. And having all three of these elements is great for losing weight and keeping you full.
2. Almonds and Blueberries
If you’re looking for good low calorie snacks to try this week, then this is an easy one! With basically no prep time, you can enjoy a small plate of almonds which have filling fiber, and blueberries which are high in antioxidants. It’s a great low carb snack that tastes good and is fun to munch on.
Just make sure to do proper portion control since almonds are high in calorie!
3. Greek Yogurt Bowl
Greek yogurt bowls are a fun, delicious, and aesthetically pleasing way to stay satisfied. And they’re so versatile! So whether you want to add a bit of chocolate, a nut butter, some berries, or another healthy ingredient, it’s a satisfying snack that’ll help you with weight management.
But I do need to say this again. Make sure to measure things out and count your calories. Even though it’s one of those great healthy choices you can enjoy in the week, the calories really do add up.
4. Banana, Yogurt, and Cinnamon
This is one of the healthy snacks my sister who used to compete in beauty pageants showed me.
Just top some yogurt with some bananas and cinnamon and you have a simple, light snack that’ll help you stay on top of your weight loss goals. Also, it’s super tasty and in my opinion, one of the best healthy snacks on this list!
5. Veggies and Hummus
If you’re looking for a savory, filling snack to enjoy at home or at work, then creamy hummus and fiber rich veggies are a great option!
Hummus is a plant-based protein since it’s made with chickpeas, and protein is great at helping you feel full.
Oh also, here are 4 easy hummus recipes if you wanna have variety.
6. Chia Seed Pudding
I love chia seed pudding since you can batch make it at the beginning of the week or just make one portion the night before. It’s an ideal nutritious snack since it’s filled with fiber and vitamins.
Just let it soak in a plant based milk, add any healthy ingredient you think would taste great, and you’re all set.
7. Quick Boiled Eggs
Again, another super easy and nutrient-rich food you can make the night before and enjoy in the following days.
It’s a good high-protein snack that may help promote weight loss. Also, because it’s ready-made and quick to grab, you won’t be as tempted to go for something unhealthy.
Honestly, this is one of the best snacks for weight loss when it comes to convenience.
8. Cheese, Fruit, Veggies, and Crackers
Having a bowl ready with veggies, cheese, fruit, and crackers is a good way to add nutrition to your day.
The veggies and fruit will be packed with plenty of vitamins, the cheese gives you the protein and calcium you need, and the whole grain crackers will add fiber to your snack.
9. Avocado Toast With Sriracha
This is one of my favorite healthy snacks! Just get some whole grain or sourdough bread, toast it, top it with some avocado, and finish it off with sriracha sauce.
It has a lot of flavor, healthy fats, and good fiber.
Pro Tip: If you wanna make it for breakfast, add an egg (sunny side up). It’s so good!
10. Dark Chocolate and Dates
If you’re creating a list of healthy snacks to buy before heading to the store, then these two should be on your list!
Dates are such a great source of fiber, and of course dark chocolate has so many health benefits, which makes this combination perfect as a healthy snack option. Pair it with some protein-rich peanut butter in a recipe like Snicker dates, and you’ll have so much more energy. But if you’d rather just keep it simple, then here’s a recipe for chocolate covered dates.
11. Protein Balls
Protein balls can be a fun and tasty way to take in protein and other good nutrients. Some recipes will help with keeping you full and energized before your next meal. Also, they’re a great make-ahead option! And if you’d like to make some for the week, then here’s a matcha protein ball recipe and a date and oat energy ball recipe you can try out.
12. Healthy Oatmeal Muffins
For your midmorning snack, you might want to try making some oatmeal muffins the night before. It’s a comforting, healthy snack, and the oats give you fiber and protein which may be good with keeping you satiated. And if that sounds good to you, then here’s a recipe for banana oatmeal muffins, and 3-ingredients vegan banana oatmeal muffins.
13. Gluten-Free Snacks
Going gluten-free might be a good way to lose weight, but it can also be pretty intimidating since so many things contain gluten.
But if you have just the right healthy snacks and gluten-free recipes, then it can really make a bit difference. And if you want to give this kind of diet a try, then this gluten-free Cheez-It recipe is a great place to start!
14. Almond Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
If you want something comforting and baked, but still healthy, then these protein-rich bars are a great option. The almond butter gives you the protein you need while the oats give you fiber. Here’s the recipe for these oatmeal bars if you wanna give them a try!
15. Ricotta Toast
Ricotta cheese isn’t just tasty, it’s a great source of protein. And when you pair that with the fiber in whole grain toast, you get an incredibly nutritious snack you can enjoy midday. Here’s a recipe for 6 ways to can make and enjoy ricotta toast!
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.