10 Snacks Under 100 Calories

Having a craving but don't want to dent your diet? A small snack is what you need - one that won't significantly alter your total calorie intake but will keep the munchies at bay. While obviously it would be best to choose one that is nutrition, sometimes it's nice to indulge just a little. Doing so helps to prevent you from having an all out binge later on where you want to eat almost anything that crosses your path. The following are all good options that will ring in at under a hundred calories. If you are really concerned about even those hundred calories, why not find out what you could do to burn them off by looking here.

3. Peanut Buttery Comfort

Nothing screams comfort like melted peanut butter on toast. Lighten this up by spreading it on half an English muffin instead. 1 tsp over ½ the muffin will only cost you about 90 calories and will remind you of the good old childhood days when you used to wake up every morning to PB and jelly toast.

4. Smores

Bring back the memories of the campfire by taking one graham cracker square and spreading it with 1 tsp of Nutella chocolate spread. If you're really creative, top with a mini marshmallow.

1. 4 Hershey's Kisses

Tame your chocolate craving with a kiss! They come in a variety of flavours from milk chocolate to white chocolate to dark chocolate with caramel stripes. Whatever your preference, these have you covered.

2. Fruit Parfait

Layer 1 cup of sliced strawberries with ¼ cup of cool whip and a drizzle of chocolate syrup (the kind that you would normally mix with milk). This is a great treat for a hot sunny day and has added vitamin C from the strawberries.

7. Cherry Pie

So you're craving cherry pie but not the 300-400 calories that come along with it? Make you own by crumbling up one graham cracker square, topping that with ½ cup pitted cherries (makes for easier eating) and then ¼ cup fat free vanilla yogurt.

8. Hard Boiled Egg

If simple is what you're after, go for a hard-boiled egg. Eggs have in the past become a 'evil' food because of their cholesterol content but recent research is showing this not to be so bad. In fact, one or two eggs a day can be part of a very healthy diet so take advantage of this as they are also a quick source of protein. Hard boil and egg in the morning, place it in a tupperwear contain and slice it with some mustard or low-fat mayo as a mid-afternoon snack.

5. Fat Free Pudding

An easy standby for so many years in grade school, prepacked pudding snacks actually only come in at about 95 calories per piece and some are even made with skim milk. With your choice of vanilla, chocolate or butterscotch, you are sure to find one that'll hit your sweet spot.

6. Fruit-y Jell-O

If you're craving something sweet but also trying to up your fruit intake, try preparing a package of sugar-free jell-o and then mixing in some canned fruit before it's set (preferably the unsweetened variety). The added fruit will give your jell-o some extra flavour and you will be keeping the snack low-cal.

10. Dish Up Some Popcorn

It's movie night but you don't want to derail your diet with high calorie chips, pretzels or candy. Popcorn is the solution. Provided it's the light variety you will only be taking in about 20 calories per cup. Even a fairly decent sized bowl will not run you too many extra calories so you can snack without the guilt!

9. Nuts About Nuts

One of the best ways to satisfy your hunger is with nuts. They are a great source of healthy fats and help keep insulin levels stable. By having a handful halfway through the afternoon you can be sure you'll power your way through until supper. Be sure to watch portion size though as the calories can add up quickly. There's about 100 calories per 2 tbsp serving.

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