Healthy Recipes Weight Loss 16 Gut-Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 25, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Snacks like hummus, trail mix and crunchy chickpeas are not only healthy and delicious. They also include ingredients that can help support your gut health and healthy digestion. Plus, these snacks are low in calories and high in fiber, so they're light and satisfying choices that can help support weight loss if that is your goal. Recipes like our Carrot & Banana Muffins and Apple Wedges & Peanut Butter are nutritious options that will keep you feeling fueled and your best. 01 of 16 Carrot & Banana Muffins View Recipe Packed with flavorful and wholesome ingredients, these carrot-banana muffins make a good snack or breakfast. 02 of 16 Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas View Recipe Diana Chistruga Try this satisfying snack instead of nuts. The tasty legumes are lower in calories and packed with fiber. 03 of 16 Black Bean Hummus View Recipe Casey Barber For a slightly Southwestern spin on hummus, swap in black beans for the traditional chickpeas. It's just as fiber-rich and filling, but with a taste that pairs well with tortilla chips and crisp bell peppers. 04 of 16 Apple Wedges & Peanut Butter View Recipe This version of apple with peanut butter uses powdered peanut butter. Dieters love this low-fat peanut butter powder because it is lower in calories. 05 of 16 Strawberry Fruit Salad View Recipe This summer berry fruit salad recipe makes enough for a crowd. Serve with granola and yogurt at brunch, as a healthy potluck side, or halve the recipe to serve 4. 06 of 16 Tropical Fruit & Nuts Snack View Recipe With 4 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber, this healthy packable snack can help you feel full until your next meal. 07 of 16 Guacamole & Dippers View Recipe We like bell pepper and carrots but swap in any crunchy vegetable, like celery or cucumbers, to make this your favorite healthy snack. 08 of 16 Homemade Trail Mix View Recipe Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts. 09 of 16 Toasted Paprika Chickpeas View Recipe Toasted chickpeas are now a popular vegan snack, but why spend extra money buying them at the health food store when you can easily make them yourself? They're delicious as a snack but also make a wonderful salad topping. 10 of 16 Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple Chips View Recipe Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila When you're in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt. 11 of 16 Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate View Recipe This healthy dessert recipe is a quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving. 12 of 16 Fresh Fruit Salad View Recipe This refreshing and easy fruit salad recipe will be the favorite at any potluck or cookout. And if you like creamy fruit salad or fruit salad with yogurt, we've got you covered with an optional tangy lime yogurt dressing to serve on the side—instead of making fruit salad with whipped cream. This is a colorful and healthy fruit salad recipe for all occasions. 13 of 16 Guacamole with Bell Pepper Dippers View Recipe Skip tortilla chips and get a healthy dose of vitamin C when you use bell pepper as a dipper for guacamole in this quick snack recipe. 14 of 16 Strawberries and Cottage Cheese View Recipe This snack mixes a serving of dairy with a serving of fresh fruit and provides a boost of vitamin C and calcium to your day. 15 of 16 Chocolate-Dipped Apricots View Recipe Satisfy your sweet tooth with these chocolate-dipped dried apricots for a healthy dessert. Try this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit. 16 of 16 Avocado Hummus View Recipe This vibrant green hummus recipe couldn't be easier--just toss a few ingredients in the food processor and whir away! Aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) and avocado make this healthy dip extra smooth and creamy. Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudités. Was this page helpful? 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