Whether you’re craving something sweet, chocolatey, creamy, or crunchy, you can find a snack that satisfies and helps whittle your middle. These Carb Lovers Diet approved picks are just the fix you need, because each one serves up slimming fiber and resistant starch (RS), both of which have been shown to help you feel full longer and drop pounds quickly. Give into what you ‘re longing for-there’s no guilt here.
SWEET
Make it: 1 serving
Warm Pear with Cinnamon Ricotta
Preheat broiler or toaster oven. Halve and core 1 pear; place on a baking sheet. Broil until tender (10-12 min). In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta chese and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Top warm pear with ricotta mixture. calories 170 Fat 5g cholesterol 20mg Protein 8g carbohydrate 27g sugars 15g fiber 5g RS 0g sodium 80mg
CHOCOLATEY
Make it: 4 servings
Dark Chocolate and Oat Clusters
Place 2 TBS peanut butter, 2 TBS 1% low-fat milk, and 1/4 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a saucepan; cook over low heat until chips melt (about 3 min). Stir in 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; remove from heat. With a spoon or melon baller, drop 8 ball-shaped portions on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; let set in refrigerator 10 min before serving.
calories 160 fat 8g cholesterol 0mg protein 5g carbohydrate 19g sugars 7g fiber 3g RS 1.7g sodium 40mg.
CREAMY
Make it: 4 servings
Garlic and Herb Yogurt Dip
In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 TBS chopped chives, 1 TBS lemon juice; serve with 4 ounces baked potato chips.
calories 180 fat 6g cholesterol 5mg protein 5g carbohydrate 23g sugars 3g fiber 1g RS 1g sodium 420mg
CRUNCY
Make it: 1 serving
Chili-Spiked Pita Chips
Coat 1 whole grain pita with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp chili powder. Cut pita into 6 triangles; place on baking sheet. In toaster oven or broiler, toast 5 min or until crunchy, turning once.
calories 160 fat 3.5g cholesterol 0mg protein 6g carbohydrate 28g sugars 2g fiber 4g RS 1g sodium 330mg…..Health Magazine; January 2011