When a snack attack occurs, do you reach for a bag of Doritos, a block
of cheddar cheese or a Snickers bar?
Well, if you’re reaching for one or all three, you’re only endangering your health.

You know, high blood pressure, diabetes and of course weight gain.

So, what do you do if you want something to snack on say at 11:00 am or
11:00 pm?
You continue reading, and make one of the snacks listed below,
all under 200 calories per serving.

Snack no. 1-
Sugar Snap Pea Crisps!
High in fiber and B complex vitamins, these tasty treats will leave you feeling
full and energized.
To make:
Turn the oven on to 375*F.
Remove stem ends and strings from 1 lb. of sugar snap peas.
Toss with nutritional yeast, 2 tsp. of olive oil, 1/4 tsp. of onion and garlic powder,
1/2 tsp. of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for
10 to 12 mins. turning once. Make sure to watch them, especially if your oven cooks
fast. Serves 4. Or eat 1 servings and place the rest in a ziploc bag and refrigerate.

Snack no. 2-
Sweet-Potato Chips!
Want a low-glycemic snack that also helps you lose weight?
Here it is.
To make:
Turn the oven on to 250*F.
Using a mandoline* or a sharp knife, thinly slice potatoes (1 or 2).
Toss with 2 Tbs. of olive oil, 1 Tbs. white vinegar and a tsp. of salt.
Bake for 2 hours or until crisp.
* Look for a mandoline at Walmart, Target or online at Amazon.com.

Snack no. 3-
Cheesy Kale Chips!
Crave cheese but are afraid of the fat and calories?
No problem, use nutritional yeast, it gives these chips plenty of
cheesy flavor without belly-bloating dairy.
Turn oven to 325*F.
Wash and de-stem 2 bunches of kale; chop the leaves.
Dry the leaves and then add some olive oil to coat them.
Place the kale on a baking sheet, bake for 20 mins, turning once.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast and bake for another
5 minutes.

Snack no. 4-
Cheesy Zucchini Fries-
Take a break from the kale chips and make this equally tasty cheesy treat,
cheesy zucchini fries. Get the taste of French fries minus the fat and
calories.
To make:
Preheat oven to 400*F. In a bowl, mix 1/3 cup of Panko bread crumbs,
1/4 tsp. of salt, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp. of salt.
Cut 3 zucchini into sticks dip in milk, then dredge in crumbs, pressing
to make sure the breadcrumbs stay on. Coat a baking sheet with
nonstick spray and bake for 20 to 25 mins. turning once.

Snack no. 5-
Faux Peanuts-
A lot of people love snacking on peanuts. The only problem: a few nuts
can turn into handfuls, so to combat the peanut cravings use the other
healthier alternatives.
What is it? Chickpeas.
Chickpeas contain minerals that fire up your thyroid and curb hunger.
To make:
Turn oven on to 400*F.
Drain, rinse and dry 2 can of chickpeas. Toss with olive or coconut oil.
Add some cayenne pepper or turmeric. Place on a baking sheet and
bake for 35 mins. or until golden brown and softened.
Optional- sprinkle the chickpeas with salt or nutritional yeast.

The following snacks require no cooking, plus they rev metabolism and
speed up weight loss.

Snack no. 6-
Here’s another snack for cheese lovers.
Goat Cheese on Zucchini!
Replace the bread in this recipe (crostinis) with water-rich zucchini
or cucumbers.
To make:
Chop 2 Tbs. sun-dried tomatoes, stir into 1/4 cup of creamy goat cheese.
Spread over thinly sliced cucumber or zucchini slices.

Snack no. 7-
Need something salty and sweet?
Try this fat-burning snack combines nutrient-rich cantaloupe
with cheese and prosciutto.
To make: Thread 6 balls of cantaloupe (use a melon baller to scoop
out melon balls) with fresh mozzarella balls and ham or prosciutto
onto skewers. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to bring out more
of the cantaloupe’s flavor.

Snack no. 8-
Need a spicy snack?
These snacks are perfect as appetizers or snacks.
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes With Guacamole.
To make:
Before preparing this recipe make some guacamole or use
store-bought. Slice the tops off of ten or more cherry tomatoes,
scoop out the seeds and drain; fill each tomato with a small amount
of guacamole. Garnish with sunflower, pumpkin or sesame seeds.

Sources:
* Eating Well Magazine
* Country Woman Magazine
* The Healthy Moms Magazine
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