10 healthy break-time snacks

• Published: 2/9/2015

When you are on a break, it's best to grab healthy alternatives to chips, soda and candy. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains taste great paired with low-fat dips and sauces. These 10 healthy snacks are 200 calories or less per serving.

• 10 baby carrots + 2 tbsp. low-fat salad dressing
• 1 medium apple + 1 tbsp. peanut butter
• 17 mini pretzels + 1 string cheese
• 8 oz. non-fat yogurt + ½ cup strawberries
• 1 medium pear + 1 graham cracker
• 3 cups light popcorn
• 1 medium banana + 8 oz. skim milk
• 2 cinnamon graham crackers + 8 oz. skim milk
• 4 medium stalks of celery + 2 tbsp. reduced fat cream cheese
• 1 hard-boiled egg
  
  

For more information on eating well, please contact Parkland’s Nutrition Counseling Center at 214.590.4624.