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21 Low-Cal, Healthy Snacks That You Need To Be Eating Today (But Not All At Once)

Posted by Taji Mortazavi on Mar 18, 2014 in Cook It UP, Diet It UP, Featured Article, Food Lists, Recipes, Snacks | 0 comments

Protein Based/Post-Workout Snacks

After hitting the gym, your body needs adequate protein to facilitate muscle recovery, repair, and growth. Try any of these protein-based snacks if you want to refuel post-gym, but simply don’t have enough time for a full meal.

9. Peanut Butter & Chocolate Greek Yogurt

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Mix 1 tbsp of natural peanut butter and cacao nibs into 8 oz. of Greek yogurt. For other flavors, try any of our 14 natural, plain Greek yogurt parfait recipes.

Nutrition: 290 calories, 20g carbs, 28g protein

10. Cottage Cheese + Mixed Berries

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Scoop out ½ cup cottage cheese and mix in ¾ cup of your favorite mixed berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries all work.

Nutrition: 173 calories, 25g carbs, 14g protein

11. Hard-Boiled Eggs on Flatbread

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Make 2 hard-boiled eggs (or any other egg style) and eat on 1 high fiber, whole grain Wasa flatbread.

Nutrition: 191 Calories, 10g carbs, 13g protein

12. Turkey & Munster Roll-Ups

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Roll up 2 oz. of sliced turkey with 1 oz, of sliced munster cheese.

Nutrition: 198 calories, 3g carbs, 25g protein

13. Herb Baked Eggs with Parsley, Green Onion, and Diced Red Bell Pepper

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Crack 2 whole eggs into a ramekin, making sure the yolks don’t break. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes, rotating half way through to ensure even cooking. Top eggs with 2 tbsp each of freshly chopped green onion, parsley, and red bell pepper.

Nutrition: 163 calories, 4g carbs, 14g protein

14. Banana Greek Yogurt Smoothie

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Mix 1 ripe banana with ½ cup plain Greek yogurt and ½ tsp cinnamon in a blender. Add ice or a splash of water for a thinner consistency. Serve immediately.

For 30 additional smoothie recipes, use our guide here.

Nutrition: 172 calories, 32g carbs, 13g protein

15. Cherry Chia Greek Yogurt Parfait

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Mix up 6 oz. of plain Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp natural cherry preserves and 1 tbsp chia seeds. Feel free to substitute cherry preserves for your personal favorite.

Nutrition: 175 calories, 20g carbs, 19g protein

Pages: 1. Pre-Workout | 2. Post-Workout | 3. Fruit & Veggie

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Taji Mortazavi is the founder of We're Talking About Food. Devoted to democratizing health, Taji believes that anyone CAN live a healthy lifestyle regardless of medical condition, career, budget or other secondary factors.

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