27 Mini Snacks That Basically Have Zero Calories
by Cindi Sutter, Founder of The Spirited Table® on behalf of AmiLin McClure - Spoon University
These yummy snacks are so tiny they won't even break your diet.
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How many times have you planned on eating just a little bit and failed? Well, these bite-sized snacks won’t wreck your diet and they’ll satisfy any savory or sweet cravings you may have.
And even though it may be hard to stop yourself from having just one, they’re so small they won’t actually count, right?
Savory
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Break yo fast with these little guys, which can be stuffed with all sorts of toppings. No matter how tall you make em, they’re still mini. Here’s how.
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Egg whites + muffin tin = healthy bite-sized quiches. Make them like this.
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Plant-based and vegan pizza – that’s nothin’ but healthy. You can definitely go for more than just one of these and your waistline won’t hate ya. Recipe here.
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So much flava packed into one itsy bitsy pepper. Find out how here.
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So now you can say you ate five pizza pies (as if you haven’t already). Recipe here.
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A fresh and colorful twist on the classic appetizer. And on the plus side, if you eat twenty of these, you’ll still feel good about yourself. Make ’em like this.
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Just a lil’ flakey, buttery goodness that’s simply délicieux (meaning delish in French). Get the recipe here.
9. Cinnamon Roll-Wrapped Mini Hot Dogs
Way better than any pigs in a blanket I’ve ever seen. Just one or two won’t hurt you, I promise. Find out how here.
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Just admit it, peanut butter is good on just about anything. You can pop these bad boys into your mouth instead of grubbin’ on an entire jar of pb. Find the recipe here.
11. Bite-Sized Brie and Jam-Filled Puffs
Sweet and salty FTW. And these treats will actually help you practice portion control. Here’s how.
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Grab a handful and you’ll be good to go. Make them like this.
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Why not indulge in the morning with some itty, bitty, chewy treats. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to wake up for them? Recipe here.
14. Bacon-Wrapped Dates
These guys will be gone in no time, and since they’re so small you won’t even need to pace yourself. Find out how, here.
Sweet
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch and apples. Breakfast, anyone? Recipe here.
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This moist chocolate cake and mini hard-shelled candy combo is great year round…or all day everyday. Make them like this.
17. Mini Cheesecake Cookie Sandwiches
These mini treats are so cute, you won’t even feel bad about posting them on your salad-filled insta. Recipe here.
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A little suga ‘n spice. Definitely something nice for your bod since they’re so mini. Here’s how.
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Can somebody say, “Sugar high?” Make them this way.
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A dessert mash-up that’s so easy to make, it’s almost sinful. And since it’s basically just one cookie, why not have a few? Learn how here.
21. Mini Peaches & Cream Cupcakes
There’s no excuse for not making these fruity and sweet treats (I know you all own shot glasses). These are basically zero cal shooters. Here’s how.
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For all you impatient ones out there who just can’t wait ’til Thanksgiving. Now you can have your cake, or pie, and eat it, too. Find the recipe here.
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Nothin’ like some healthy fresh berries layered into a thick and creamy cheesecake. Yum. Make it like this.
24. DIY Cookie Crisp Cereal
Homemade cereal that’ll bring you back to your younger days and will remind you that you don’t even need to count calories. Get the recipe here.
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Oooey, gooey, chewy stuck-in-your-teeth goodness. Yes, please. Here’s the recipe.
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Fruit is healthy and so is dark chocolate, so these bite-sized fruits dipped in rich dark chocolate must be, too. Here’s how.
27. Fruit Wedge Jello Shots
These jello shot wedges are so bright and colorful you’ll be going back for seconds, thirds and even tenths. But, who’s counting? Make them like this.