24 Low-Calorie Snacks
Are you planning to follow a low-carb diet? Perhaps you’re intending nothing but embracing the Keto or the Paleo diet. Or you might simply be planning to cut on your carb consumption to control your health and boost wellness. Moving ahead towards a low-carb diet and lifestyle brings with it a lot of challenges and searching for some best healthy low-calorie snacks is one of them.
People today want to go for a low-carb diet due to the number of benefits associated with it. Low carb diets promote weight loss, improves blood sugars, lowers your appetite, and maintains healthy blood circulation throughout the body.
Here we have enlisted some of the best zero carb low-calorie snacks that you can make yourself at the comfort of your home, with some easy recipes. These recipes can be enjoyed by you as well as your loved ones.
Keto Cheese Crackers
If you are a cheese and cracker lover, then this is the perfect low-calorie snack recipe for you. These crackers are not only salty but also scrumptious. They are super easy to make and come out super crispy.
All you require is some paprika and cheese, and toss it with some salt and black pepper. However, make sure to read the labels while purchasing cheese from the market. If you have all the necessary items present, these cheese crackers would be ready in just 13 to 14 minutes for you to eat.
Calorie per serving- 121 Kcal
Air Fried Chicken Wings
With the air fryer being the best kitchen invention of this century, you can very easily fry your favorite foods and enjoy them with all the pleasure. Chicken wings are one of the best low-calorie snacks that won’t get any carbs in your way. You just need to toss it with some pepper, salt, chili powder, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil.
As soon as the air fryer makes a beeping sound, you can enjoy it while you binge-watch your favorite TV show. You can also have it with dips like mint mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, or a mustard sauce.
Calorie per serving- 275 Kcal
Cream Cheese Stuffed Celery
When talking about a low-carb diet, celery can be your new best friend. It has got zero carbs. But, can you eat plain celery? Well, no one knew celery could be this fun.
You can fill it with cream cheese and add a hint of your favorite seasonings and herbs to make it taste effing delicious. You can very easily sustain all your cravings till dinner just by having one or two stuffed celery. It satisfies your hunger pangs by loading your calories.
Calorie per serving- 136 Kcal
Boiled Egg Salad
Boiled eggs are not only simple to make but are also very delicious. There’s no denying that they are packed with healthy nutrients too. An egg salad is a highly nutritious and fulfilling meal.
These protein-rich eggs are combined with vitamin-rich vegetables and sautéed with the olive, and a pinch of salt. These egg salads are a perfect option for breakfast or brunch. And, in case you don’t mind having just a little carb, you can prepare deviled eggs and have them with avocado and mayonnaise.
Calorie per serving- 258 Kcal
Pepperoni Chips
Yes, these chips exist. And you’re going to love it. There’s no going back once you taste it.
All you need is to microwave the pepperoni for a minute and voila, and toss it with salt, some vegetable oil preferably olive oil or coconut oil, and you are done! You have your pepperoni chips ready.
You can try them with some lettuce wraps and salads too. These are perfect for midday munchies or lazy Sunday snacking.
Calorie per serving- 116 Kcal
Baked Bacon
If you love bacon and genuinely want to avoid all the mess then simply bake it. Bacon is among some best low-calorie snacks that can be consumed with egg cups and salads.
Also, the best part is that you can make plenty of bacon at a single time. Remember to include this in your low-carb diet recipes list.
Calorie per serving- 84 Kcal
Keto Salmon Creamy Bites
This is a perfect option for starters or light snacking. Cream cheese and salmon are made for each other.
Apart from the taste combination, this smoked salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. You can also include some cream cheese inside the sliced salmon, and stuff it with some finely minced veggies and some fresh dill. You can also use this as a delicious appetizer when guests come over to your place.
Calorie per serving- 44 Kcal
Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps
In case you are someone who loves tuna salad, then make sure that you eat it with lettuce. Loaded with mayo, onions, and a lot of seasonings, tuna salad is an amazing snack option for people who are opting for a low-carb lifestyle.
This recipe includes radish, but if you are allergic to it, you can substitute it with some celery. Either way, it would be extremely healthy and tasty and would satiate your hunger pangs. This is by far among the best low-carb recipes for family get-togethers and house parties.
Calorie per serving- 125 Kcal
Kale Chips
Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are always remembered whenever we talk about chips. However, leafy vegetables can also make some of the best chips.
Hence, kale chips can be your new favorite on the snack list. Kale is a healthy snacking option that includes loads of vitamin K and vitamin A. It also contains folate. Even if you eat an entire bowl of kale chips, it’s still less than a gram of carbohydrates. So, you are always on the safe side.
Also, sautéed kale and raw kale, both have different tastes. So, if you don’t like it soft and mushy, you can simply bake it into crispy fries.
Calorie per serving- 49 Kcal
Lettuce Wrap
There’s nothing better than a sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato. But the bread? When following a low-carb diet, always prefer using multigrain bread, or almond flour bread.
For a snack, keep the lettuce as the base of your sandwich. You can also bake the bacon, add some paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, and a few drops of lemon juice to add some salty-spicy taste.
Calorie per serving- 197 Kcal
Egg Cups
Eggs aren’t only meant for breakfast. You can have it with a plethora of tasty fillings that fit your zero-carb lifestyle. Make them ready for your snacks every time.
You can also have them for lunch or dinner. There are several ways you can prepare it. Make sure to choose a low-carb way.
For the ingredients, you may require a few vegetables like capsicum, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and cilantro, and some salt to taste, these are the fillings for your egg cup. To bake the eggs in the shape of muffins you would also need the muffins cup. Grease the cups, add the whisked egg and fillings and bake some lip-smacking spicy egg cups.
Calorie per serving- 50 Kcal
Zero Carb Gummies
How about snacks that are not only sweet but also are low in carbs? Well, if you like the idea, you can have fruity gummies. Aim at avoiding gross ingredients and provide your body with gelatin that keeps joints and bones strong, and your skin supple and soft.
To make these healthy yet tasty gummies, all you need is some gelatin powder, sugar-free fruit tea, you can also opt for natural flavor teas like mint, hibiscus, and rose, also a low-carb sweetener is optional, ore instead you can add some honey to make it sweet. Also, you would need some cute little mold to give some delightful shapes to your gummies.
Per serving calories- 12 kcal
Italian Deli Rolls
It is not easy to get delicious flavours along with the richness that could satisfy you in just one recipe. Hence, Italian roll-ups are the best for your low-carb diet.
To make this flavourful recipe, you need some ham, ricotta cheese, peppers, salt, salami, and basil leaves. Just make sure to check the cheese and meat that you purchase.
Some would have carbohydrates and some won’t. It’s always great to ask the counterperson and then select the best for your recipe. These satiating rolls are perfect for breakfast or lunch.Â
Calories per serving- 175 kcal
Flaxseed Crackers
Going for flaxseed crackers is the best option, as you’ll get a lot of nutrition along with the omega fatty acids. These gluten-free crunchies are easy to make and require only five ingredients.
All you need is some grounded Flax seeds, sesame seeds, spices like oregano, rosemary powder, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and a cup of water. You can also add up with your low-carb cheese.
You can also add flavors according to your eating preferences and tastes. It just takes 15-20 minutes to bake these scrumptious Flaxseed crackers. You can substitute these for store-bought granola bars and can enjoy them when having mid-day cravings.
Calorie per serving- 27 Kcal
Low-Carb Bread
Did you hear it? Now, you can make zero-carb bread on your own too. It would be super healthy. A low-carb bread promises you great and zero-carb taste.
This low-carb bread is made from Almond flour, and is also known as “carbless-bread”. People following the Paleo diet and Keto diet, often subsite this for wheat bread. The ingredients for this healthful bread are Blanched almond flour, coconut oil, baking powder, eggs, v, and warm water.
These handful ingredients turn out to be the healthiest bread that you can enjoy with souls, dips, curries, or even with milk. It toasts up nicely and the recipe is very healthy and nutritious for all age groups.
Calories per serving- 123 Kcal
Creamy Yogurt With Nuts And Berries
If you are on a low-carb diet and missing out on your desserts, then this healthy yogurt with berries and nuts is the thing for you.
All you need is some low-fat and unsweetened yogurts, fresh fruits and berries, and a bunch of healthful nuts, like walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and cashews. These nuts provide good fats, and oils to nourish your body from within. For fruitiness, you can add strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or any frozen berries that are easily available, they provide natural sweetness from the fructose present in them and beautiful colors to your healthy dessert.
You can also drizzle some honey or maple syrup, to sweeten your desserts healthily. To make your dessert even more delectable, get yourself a mason jar, and arrange these yummy layers to create a heavenly dessert. You can also boost the flavor by adding up a pinch of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a zero-carb sweetener such as stevia.
Calories per serving- 287 Kcal
Blue Cheese Stuffed In Apricots
Are you looking for some interesting low-carb snacking? Then this meal is your perfect choice.
Made with only a handful of ingredients like Apricots, rosemary, butter, salt, grated blue cheese or Gorgonzola, and a few walnuts. It contains high amounts of potassium, calcium, and vitamins, to fulfill your nutritional needs. Unlike dried apricots, fresh and raw apricots are low in carbs.
Calories per serving- 33 Kcal
Creamy Spicy Pumpkin Soup
It is always a good idea to include some nutritious vegetables in your diet, and using a yellow-ripped Pumpkin is an easy way to achieve it!
This is a spicy and cheesy flavored soup, sprinkled with garlic powder, cilantro, basil leaves, dry spices, and a spoon of lemon juice. Pumpkin is loaded with Vitamin A, beta carotene, iron, and strengthens your immune system. A warm pumpkin soup is both healthy, low-carb, and a perfect option for chilly evenings.
Calorie per serving- 190 Kcal
Rainbow Soup
This vegetable soup contains a series of colorful vegetables that are rich in nutrients and low in carbs. You can add chicken or turkey to this soup for a hearty meal.
For the veggies, you can add family chopped carrots, cabbage, capsicum, peas, garlic, sweet and crunchy baby corn, diced broccoli, and top with some fresh parsley. It is a perfect option for a healthy breakfast to start an energetic day.
Calorie per serving- 72 Kcal
Colorful Zucchini Boats
Zucchini is one of the healthiest vegetables, with almost no fats at all, and very few calories. These zucchini boats are a great option for a fulfilling yet healthy option for your lunch.
This recipe is quite customizable as you can add your preferred and easily available veggies and herbs. The Zucchinis are halved lengthwise, and are topped with finely diced carrots, tomato, capsicum, cottage cheese, onion, olives, and minced ginger and garlic, and sprayed with some olive oil. You can roast them in a non-stick pan or bake them in the oven.
Calorie per serving- 386 Kcal
Bean Sprouts
If you like Asian-style noodles, bean sprouts are your ideal choice. They tend to take whatever flavor they cook by adding tamari to impart the main flavor. Like broccoli salad, it can be cooked in a microwave or a frying pan.
The ingredients for this amazing meal include bean sprouts, chives, avocado oil, bell peppers, and tamari sauce. The volume of their cooking is reduced to about half, so start with a few cups.
Calories per serving- 45 Kcal
Braised Eggplant In Air Fryer
Surprised to see eggplant on this list? So, when you crave lasagna without starch carbohydrates, eggplant is your best choice.
Cut it lengthwise, soften it in a frying pan, and sprinkle some dried spices and herbs like oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, with a splash of olive oil, and garlic. Then add these to your air fryer basket, and let them bake in the air for the most sturdy meal.
This meal comes under the healthiest meals and can be enjoyed even when you’re following the Paleo diet, Keto diet, or Vegan diet.
Calorie per serving- 66 Kcal
Cauliflower Potato Salad
Cauliflower is so versatile that it has become a staple for vegetarians. You can combine it with almost everything to make the meal tasty and fibrous.
Cauliflower potato salad is yet another low-carb and healthy option for breakfast. Stir cauliflower, with veggies like onions, celery, garlic, with eggs. For the dressing add some chives and low-fat mayo, you can use the same kinds of seasonings, spices.
To make this potato salad, make sure to cook the cauliflower thoroughly to get the correct texture for your potato salad. You may find steaming the cauliflower, instead of boiling it.
Calorie per serving- 250 kcal
BBQ “Roasted” Bean
This barbecue “roasted” bean recipe is healthy because it tastes great with Low-carb barbecue sauce. This is a quick way to enjoy these healthy and crunchy baked beans, especially if you make the barbecue sauce beforehand (it takes 20 to 30 minutes) and have it on hand.
The ingredients to this meal are chopped onions, BBQ sauce, beans, and salt. Because you start with canned beans this won’t take long to be cooked.
Calorie per serving- 173 kcal
The aforementioned recipes make some great low-calorie snacks when following a healthy diet. Make sure to go through the labels on the ingredients. Checking it twice ensures that there are no carbs and it is healthy for you without sacrificing the taste.
About the Author
Camellia Jones is an editor at Twigs Cafe. She rounds up all the delicious food from the web for specific diets. She likes to spend the rest of her time with her children.
