When you’re working out everyday and cutting carbohydrates from your diet you might find yourself hungrier than usual. We know these cravings can possibly be a detriment to your overall goals. That is why we have searched the internet to put together this list of low calorie snack foods. Eat one of these low calorie option and stop feeling guilty about munching in between meals.

1. Apple and Skim Milk

Most people would agree that fruits as snacks are a great alternative to most other snakc foods but the folks at Health.com say its their number one pick and here is why:

“Almost any fruit is going to make a great snack, but you usually want to pair it with a bit of protein to make it more satisfying,” says Bowerman; “unlike carbohydrates, which get used up relatively quickly, protein will help sustain your energy and hunger levels for a couple of hours.”
Our pick for a protein-fruit pairing: one large apple and one cup of skim milk. This duo will give you 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber for just over 200 calories.”

2. Edamame

Edamame is excellent low calorie snack that packs a punch. 1 cup of edamame has about 12.1 grams of potein, 10 grams of carbs, 5.7 grams of fiber at only  189 calories.

3. Air Popped White Popcorn

Need something light that will fill you up? Late night is not the ideal time to be snacking, but we know it happens.  Air-popped white popcorn is a great snack for late night.  It fills you up quickly and at 1 cup it is only 31 calories and only 6.23 g of carbs.

4. Oatmeal

Although relatively high in carbs at 27.47 grams per packet, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Regular flavor is our last low calorie snack option. Outmeal is both filling and easy to make. If you’re looking to snack on the go, at work, or school oatmeal is a great choice. One packet of instant oatmeal is only about 100 calories and has about 6.5 g of protein and 4 g of fiber.