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10 healthy snacks under 200 calories

Whether you’re craving sweet or salty, these nutrient-packed bites are the perfect choice.

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in April 2024 by Megan Burke, MD.

Updated on June 19, 2025

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Believe it or not, snacking can be healthy. The right snacks help fuel your body between meals and prevent you from binging. The key is choosing snack options that are low in calories, high in protein, and filled with nutrients. Try some of these delicious and satisfying snack ideas, each under 200 calories.

bowl of yogurt with blueberries

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4 energy-boosting snacks

These simple snacks are rich in protein, which helps keep you full and gives you energy

Cheese and crackers: 1 oz reduced-fat cheddar cheese, 6 reduced-fat whole-wheat crackers

Tuna salad with crackers: 1/4 cup prepared tuna salad, 7 whole-wheat crackers

Yogurt: 5.3 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt

String cheese: 1 low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella string cheese

apple slices and peanut butter

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3 snacks for fruit-lovers

These delicious snacks are packed with essential nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, and fiber.

Hard-boiled egg and fruit: 1 hard-boiled egg, 5 large strawberries

Fruit and pumpkin seeds: 1 large orange, 2 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds

Apple with peanut butter: 1 small apple, 1 tbsp peanut butter

platter of vegetable sticks and hummus

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3 healthy, crunchy snacks

Craving something crunchy? Choose one of these healthy snacks.

Veggies and hummus: 6 baby carrots, 10 strips of bell peppers, 3 tbsp hummus

Almonds: 14 raw almonds

Granola bar: 1 roasted almond crunch granola bar

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