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27th Jun 2013

Light Bites! Nine Super Summer Snacks For Under 100 Calories

Satisfy your cravings with these snacks, all under 100 calories.

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The sun might yet have to shine, but we’re making the most of the summer. 

And if that means being wrapped up at forced barbeques under gale force winds and a dodgy gazebo, so be it. 

Keep your diet in tune with the summer and eat light and healthy. But that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on your favourite flavours, here are nine super snack ideas, all for under 100 calories. 

1. Apple Slices And Honey

What a scrumptious snack idea! Slice up an apple and drizzle with honey for a low-calore snack with a major “yum” factor.

2. Fruit Kebab And Chocolate

This colourful foodie idea will definitely get the tastebuds going! Slice up chunks of fruit and add to kebab sticks. Drizzle with milk or white chocolate to satisfy the sweet tooth for only 62 calories…

3. Lemon-Blueberry Dice Pops

What a clever idea. Pack icepop moulds with lemon juice and small fruit pieces. Only 43 calories each and guaranteed to quench the summer thirst!

4. Grilled Shrimp with Lime, Orange and Basil Oil

If it’s a savoury snack you’re looking for, opt for healthy and wholesome grilled shrimp. Marinade in lime, orange and basil oil for a more-ish snack at just 76 calories.

5. Watermelon

Probably the most underestimated summer fruit. A favourite for picnics and barbeques and almost calorie-free.

6. Watermelon-Feta Skewers

For the ultimate light, refreshing nosh, try these skewers for just 46 calories each. Alternate chunks of feta cheese and watermelon for a funky mix of foodie texture…

7. Dry-Roasted Peanuts

If it’s salty food you’re craving, pour yourself a small bowl of dry-roasted peanuts for a less-than-100 calorie snack.

8. Grapes

Yum. Pluck half a cup of green grapes for just 52 calories. For an even cooler snack, freeze the grapes first.

9. Peaches And Chocolate

A twist on the traditional Wimbledon snack, drizzle a little chocolate over ripe peach slices.

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Eating Well