Low-Carb Snacks Are More Than You Think

Low-Carb Snacks

Snacking sometimes seems to revolve around the one thing you're advised to avoid: processed carbohydrates. They're even in "healthier" packaged foods like granola bars, smoothies, and crackers. You'll find plenty of other tempting options if you go past the vending machine, such as these smart snacks. What's the best part? They're as simple to put together as they are tasty.

 Some Low Carb Snacks Ideas

1.   Cucumbers With Yogurt

Take a flavorful approach to your yogurt. 1 cup of cucumber spears, dipped in a cup of low-fat plain Greek yogurt contains 12 grams of carbohydrates and a whopping 25 grams of appetite-satisfying protein. It's similar to tzatziki, a popular Greek dish.

 2.   Peanut Butter and Celery

Remember eating this snack after school with your homework? It's still a fantastic idea! Fill two medium celery stalks with 2 tablespoons of natural-style peanut butter for a nostalgic snack that contains only 10 grams of carbohydrates.

 3.   Avocado

Outside of the guacamole dish, avocados have a place in your diet. For a crunchy, creamy snack with roughly 29 grams of carbs, plenty of fiber, low in carb and heart-healthy fat, mash 1/4 of a ripe avocado and spread it on 2 light rye crisps. It has the appearance of a little open-faced sandwich.

 4.   Cheese With Apples

Sweet and salty flavors combine to make a delicious snack. For around 16 grams of carbs, combine a cup of apple slices with an ounce of mozzarella cheese. It's a substantial and fulfilling snack because of the combination of protein, fat, and fiber.

 5.   Berries and Cottage Cheese

Although cheesecake is not a healthy snack, you can get a similar flavor in a healthier method. Combine half a cup of low-fat cottage cheese, half a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, and a pinch of your preferred no-calorie sweetener in a cup of low-fat cottage cheese. As a result, 17 grams of carbs per serving in a dessert-like snack.

6.      Nuts

For good reason, mixed nuts are a timeless snack. They're equally as enjoyable at a party as they are at your work. For only 6 grams of carbs per ounce, one ounce of crunchy, salty mixed nuts will keep you energized for hours.

7.    The Spicy Hardboiled Egg

Hardboiled eggs are the original grab-and-go power snack. To make it as flavorful as it is protein-packed, cut one in half and put on a little hot sauce. For less than 1 gram of carbs, that's a spicy bite.

8.    Tomatoes with Tuna

Get all the health benefits of tuna without the carbs found in most tuna sandwiches. Fill a ripe tomato half with 3 ounces of canned tuna for a filling snack with only 3.5 grams of carbohydrates.

9.     Chips of kale 

Even kale haters are won over once they try kale chips. Some store-bought types have only 10 grams of carbohydrates. Making them at home can help you save even more money. Tear a handful of kale leaves apart. Rinse and pat them dry. Combine 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a mixing bowl. Roast them for 20-25 minutes at 300 degrees, or until the kale is crispy.

10.     Roll-Ups of Turkey

Deli turkey can be used for more than just sandwiches. Instead of using bread, wrap 1 ounce of sliced turkey in lettuce leaves with mustard. This light, crisp snack contains only 2.9 grams of carbohydrates and will keep you going all day.

11.    Wedges of Hummus with Red Bell Pepper 

Though they're frequently seen together, hummus and high-carb pita bread aren't married. Spread 1/4 cup hummus atop red bell pepper wedges to make a satisfying, flavorful snack with 16.4 grams of carbohydrates.

12.      Soybeans

Steamed soybeans often known as Edamame, are delicious, high in fiber and protein, and have only 6.9 grams of carbohydrates per half cup of shelled edamame. Keep a bag in your freezer because they're simple to cook in the microwave.

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