7 weekend snacks under 100 calories

We often plan for a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend starting with greasy appetizers and ending with sugar-loaded desserts.
This mindless indulging in calorie-rich weekend snacks almost ruins our entire week of healthy eating. How about changing this unhealthy cycle and opting for low fat and low calorie snacks this weekend? Instead of jumping for that jumbo bar of candy, try these simple snack recipes that are not only easy to make but also high in taste and nutrients.What's more, these snacks are all worth 100 calories or less, helping you stay healthy throughout the weekend.
Dry roasted pumpkin seeds: Roasted pumpkin seeds are loaded with minerals like magnesium and phosphorus and a quarter cup of this provides only about 75 calories. Wash and drain the seeds on a paper towel and coat them with some vegetable oil. Next, sprinkle some salt on the seeds and spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for around 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown in color.
Bagels and bread sticks: Great for a quick evening snack, breadsticks and bagels are low in caloric value, provided you don’t coat them with butter or mayonnaise. Among them, brown bread is a healthier option and a slice provides only about 80 calories. Similarly, a medium sized plain bagel earns you about 75 calories.
Low-calorie popcorn recipe: Instead of loading your popcorn with oodles of butter, prepare this delicious popcorn snack recipe that helps regulate your weight while keeping you fuller for a longer time. Place the popcorn kernels inside the microwave and cook until the popcorns have popped. Following this, coat the popcorns with monosaturated fat oils like olive oil and serve hot after sprinkling some cinnamon or garlic salt.
Spicy chickpea: Another mouthwatering Indian snack recipe with a caloric value below 100 is sweet chickpea. Chickpeas have very high nutritional value and are great as a movie or evening snack. All you need to do is toss some with chopped onions, cucumber, green chilies and lemon juice. For additional favor, sprinkle some chat masala powder or dried Italian seasonings.
Upma: Wash and peel onion and garlic into fine pieces and slit some green chilies. Next, roast some sooji (semolina) in a dry pan. After this, boil some vegetables like peas, capsicum and potatoes until soft and cooked. In a second pan, heat some cooking oil and add the slit chilies, onion and garlic and stir for some time. To this, add the cooked vegetables and sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste. Next, pour some water and bring it boil. Once the water starts boiling, add the roasted sooji and keep stirring continuously until the desired consistency is obtained. Remove from the fire and serve hot after adding a few drops of fresh lime juice.
Yoghurt with fresh berries: This is another interesting and healthy weekend snack recipe that is rich in nutrients like calcium, proteins and Vitamin C and at the same time has a calorific value below 100. According to studies, adding yoghurt to your natural diet will help you speed up your body’s fat burning process and promote weight loss. For this, add some fresh farm berries to around 5.3 ounce of plain, non-fat yoghurt and allow it to chill for some time.
Sweet potato fries: Instead of opting for the usual salty French fries, try this tasty healthier version worth just 81 calories per serving. All you need to do to prepare this is to toss the finely cut wedges of one-half of a large sweet potato with a little salt, pepper and olive oil. After this, allow the wedges to bake for around 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees. Once done, season it with some dried or fresh herbs and serve hot. This recipe is an amazing source of Vitamin A and C and is a healthier option than the regular French fries any day.