WHEN the mid-morning munchies hit, it can be hard to resist a biscuit or three. But the calories in these can quickly add up, often sending us way over our recommended daily intake . However, snacks don't have to be unhealthy.
In fact, there are plenty of nibbly foods that come in well under 200 calories, while still keeping you full until your next meal. From frozen grapes to chocolate truffles, the Sun Health team reveal their favourites. Homemade Vanessa Chalmers , health features editor, said: "I like to have a 'healthier' version of cheese and crackers, so oatcakes with a slither of cheese topped with half a teaspoon of chilli jam.
READ MORE ON DIET "Oatcakes are a good source of fibre and two are under 100 calories, so all-in-all, you're looking at around 200 calories." Isabel Shaw , health reporter, said: "Chop up a juicy peach (50 calories) and sprinkle it with a generous dash of Tajín spice (about 4 calories for 1/2 tsp). "This weird-sounding combo has the perfect balance of sweet, and spicy, and is also very refreshing.
Don't knock it till you try it! "If Tajín’s not handy, any Mexican spice mix will work just fine." Most read in Diet & Nutrition Alice Fuller , senior health reporter, said: "I used to turn my nose up at dates, but they are truly delicious. "They are so fudgy and caramelly, and go perfectly with a slightly salty peanut butter.
"I'm reluctant to say it's like a Snickers, because obviously it's not. But it's a similar vibe with comparable flavour.
