10 low-cal snack recipes to help you shed those kilos in no time!

While snacking between meals is important for weight loss, mindless snacking particularly on foods with little nutritional value can pack extra pounds. Eating nuts and boiled eggs may be convenient, but if you want a change of taste try these healthy snacks. They are easy to prepare, filling, nutritious and great for weight loss.

#1 Masala egg white scramble
This easy, delicious snack will leave you feeling satisfied yet energised. The protein-loaded eggs will curb appetite and will stave off those late evening cravings. Find the recipe here.

#2 Nachni pancakes
This yummy pancake is filled to the brim with nutritious ingredients. The nachni or red millet flour helps boost metabolism and suppress appetite. The dish is also high in protein. The result? One guilt-free and satisfying treat. Find the recipe here.

#3 Healthy dhokla

Avoid those chips and dips. This healthy dhokla is rich in both protein and fibre that will quell those mid-afternoon hunger pangs. Being steamed, it contains very less oil that makes it low in fat and calories. Find the recipe here.

#4 Bruschetta
This tasty snack requires only five ingredients and takes merely 5 minutes to prepare. The spices and the herbs added to it will boost your metabolism, increasing your calorie-burning rate. Find the recipe here.

#5 Flaxseed raita
If you are trying to slim down, you cannot go wrong with this flaxseed raita for snacks. Flaxseed is one of the best weight loss foods as it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. What’s more, it can keep you full for long and prevent you from overeating. Find the recipe here.

#6 Chana paneer
This dish is packed with protein and fibre—perfect combinations for those who are looking to stay energised and keep their metabolism humming at the same time. Find the recipe here.

#7 Chunky tomato pasta
This pasta offers a bounty of nutritious and metabolism-boosting ingredients in a single bowl. The broccoli and the tomatoes are the heroes of the dish providing a broad range of essential vitamins, fibre and minerals. Find the recipe here.

#8 Cucumber pancakes
Cucumbers are ideal foods for those on a weight loss diet as they are low in calories and help curb cravings. This cucumber pancake provides a healthy new way to add cucumbers to your snacks. Plus, it takes only 5 minutes to make. Find the recipe here.

#9 Soya methi theplas
This Gujarati dish is not only flavourful but also contains a lot of healthy nutrients. The fenugreek, whole wheat flour and soya flour combine here to make a low-calorie weight loss dish. Find the recipe here.

#10 Chawli or black eyed peas cutlet
Curbing your hunger pangs with a protein-rich snack is the best way to fill up your tummy. Try these cutlets made of black eyed peas that are rich in potassium and iron, and also have low glycemic index making them ideal for even diabetics. Find the recipe here.

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