Healthy snacks recipes on the go

BANANA SPLIT

Instead of your regular banana split sundae, try having sliced bananas topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel and slivered almonds. The potassium in bananas helps maintain fluid balance to ward off dehydration.

TORTILLA CHIPS

Tortilla chips usually have lesser fat and calories when compared to potato chips and this includes Doritos as well, which have 140 calories and 8g of fat per serving. So it's better to opt for a bag of tortilla Chips when you're in the mood for a crunchy snack.

SALSA

So if you're having a bag of tortilla chips for, you're gonna need a dip. Nothing is healthier than salsa as it is full of vegetables and is much, much better than cheesy and creamy dips available in the market. It also has a lot of antioxidants due to the tomatoes.

POPSICLES

Yes, fruit popsicles do have some amount of sugar in them but usually, they don't have any fat. So it's better to have these than your regular ice cream. You can choose from many different flavors and one popsicle stick has 40 calories in it.

DARK CHOCOLATE

When that chocolate craving hits, it is a good idea to pick up that bar of dark chocolate. It has less sugar than milk chocolate and is high in iron and fiber. If you treat yourself to a fancy, high-quality dark chocolate bar, you'll be more inclined to savor it slowly instead of finishing it off in one sitting.

POPCORN

Popcorn is a whole grain, and it's bulky so you'll feel like you're eating more than you really are. Buy popcorn kernels in bulk and pop it yourself on the stove. This way, you'll control how much butter or oil goes in it and you can also add any seasoning of your choice to go with it.

SWEET POTATO FRIES

If you have the option to choose sweet potato instead of regular white potato, always go for it, especially in french fries. You'll likely get just as many carbs and calories, but sweet potatoes have more fiber and a massive amount of vitamin A.

CHEESE

Wait, wait. Don't go around eating pizzas and burgers just because this list says cheese is healthy. Eating a little bit of cheese every now and then will give you a boost of calcium and protein. A little bit of a hard, aged cheese like sharp cheddar or Parmesan will go a long way. Pair cheese with fruit or nuts for extra vitamins.

FIG NEWTONS

If you really are in the mood to eat something sweet, fig newtons are your best option but they are very difficult to find in India. There are 1 110 calories in two cookies, and because they're full of soft fruit, two cookies are quite filling. They're also made with whole grain flour, which is always a plus.

BAKED APPLES

We all love a slice of apple pie after we've had our meal but that can be very unhealthy. Instead, try having baked apples. To make, bake a small apple and top with 2 tbsp low fat plain yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon. It takes exactly like apple pie but is comparatively healthier.

PISTACHIOS

Roasted pistachios are some of the best snacks you'll ever have in your life and they are very easy to find. In fact, they are so good that some people have been sent to rehab just to stop their pistachio addiction.

GREEN TEA

Green tea is known to be very filling and it curbs your hunger for a while. You can also stop spending lots of money on energy drinks as green tea helps you focus and gives you the energy to have a good workout as well.

PEA CHIPS

If you can find these chips around you, get them ASAP. One bite of this crunchy, salty snack a and you'll ditch the potato for good. The fact that these chips are packed with protein, fiber, and B vitamins make them very healthy.

CONCLUSION

Of course, you will eventually have to stop snacking if you want to lose all your body fat, but it's a good start to have healthy snacks instead of fatty ones.