Introduction
If you’re looking for quick and easy low carb snacks to enjoy at home, you’re lucky because we’re here to help you! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite snacks that are not only low in carbs but also easy to make in just a few minutes. Low carb snacks offer protein, healthy fats, and fiber. They’re delicious and can help satisfy your hunger between meals.
Low-Carb Zucchini Nacho Chips
Is zucchini one of the many low carb vegetables, or is it a fruit? Don’t know. But one thing is for sure, this delicious snack belongs in our stomachs.
Servings: 4
Calories per servings: 727
Carbs per serving: 2 g
Fats per serving: 81 g
Protein per serving: 1 g
Ingredients:
1 Zucchini (7 oz.)
1 1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Procedure:
Step 1
Slice the zucchini thinly and roundly crosswise.
Step 2
Prepare a colander in your sink and put the zucchini slices in it, then add the salt. After 5 minutes, push out the water.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a fryer or skillet to 350°F or 180°C.
Step 4
Put the zucchini slices into the hot oil. Work in batches of about 20 chips at a time.
Step 5
Remove the slices from the fryer once it turns golden brown. Prepare a paper towel and place the zucchini in it to remove excess oil.
Step 6
Sprinkle with taco seasoning, and enjoy!
Carrot Smoothie
If you want to be the heat, here is an easy low-carb recipe that refreshes you while helping you stick to a diet.
Serving: 4
Calories per serving: 42
Carbs per serving: 10 g
Fats per serving: 0 g
Protein per serving: 1 g
Ingredients:
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup orange juice
1 ½ cups ice cubes
¼ cup of water
Procedure:
Step 1
Boil carrots in a covered small saucepan for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, then cool.
Step 2
Place drained carrots in a blender along with the orange juice. Add water to blend it easier and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes before blending again it is as smooth as you prefer it to be. Pour into separate glasses and enjoy.
Low-Carb Bread with Avocado
It’s hard to find low carb breads that are actually tasty. This one on the list is an exception, though. However, it does have a few more carbs than the rest of the list.
Servings: 1
Calories per serving: 94
Carbs per serving: 12 g
Fats per serving: 4 g
Protein per serving: 2 g
Ingredients:
1 slice of gluten-free multigrain
1 slice of avocado
Step 1.
Take your 1 slice of avocado and chop it thinly. Evenly spread it on top of your bread, then enjoy.
Avocado
If you want to ditch the bread, just grab the avocado. Yep, it’s that simple! Low in carbs, bursting with healthy fats, and high in essential micronutrients, half an avo (101g) contains just 1 g of carbs.
Serving: 1
Calories per serving: 115
Carbs per serving: 1 g
Fats per serving: 15 g
Protein per serving: 1 g
Ingredients:
½ avocado (101 g)
Procedure:
Step 1:
Grab yourself an avocado, and slice it in half. Only use half of the fruit, then scrape off the avocado flesh and put it in a separate bowl, or you can enjoy the fruit straight from the peel.
Yogurt and Cucumber
Next in our list of low carb snacks will make your yogurt even more fun and delicious in a simple way.
Serving: 1
Calories per serving: 84
Carbs per serving: 6 g
Fats per serving: 0 g
Protein per serving: 13 g
Ingredients:
½ cup of Greek yogurt nonfat
½ cup of cucumber
Procedure:
Step 1:
Dip your cucumber into your yogurt.
Conclusion
Low carb meals have a small amount of carbohydrates and are primarily composed of protein and fat. Low carb meals high in protein and healthy fats can help reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Snacks with lower carbohydrates can keep you satiated for longer, making it easier to stop overeating and stick to a healthy calorie-restricted diet.
