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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
young woman eating strawberries
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