5 Healthy Diet Snacks Your Pantry Shouldn't Be Without

One of the hardest parts of dieting is sticking to your plan. Its very common for dieters to feel an afternoon snack attack and can end up finding themselves at the vending machine dropping change on a Snickers Bar or some other unhealthy snack. Eating non-healthy snacks can lead to an additional 200-300 extra calories a day which adds up to an extra 1,000 calories a week or just about a 1 1/2 pound gain every month.

To combat unnecessary weight gain, just stock your pantry and work desk with these healthy diet snacks that will fit into any healthy eating plan.

1.) If you are craving something cripsy, crunchy and salty then try Popchips Salt & Pepper. These potato crisps are baked, not fried and are only 100 calories, 3 grams of fat for a 1 ounce bag.

2.) Craving something sweet? Try Das Caramelini Cafe Cortado. These candies are made with brewed espresso and crushed coffee beans that are lightly dusted with sea salt. These are incredible rich and chewy. Only 62 calories, 3 grams of fat for 2 pieces.

3.) Looking for a substitute for chocolate candies, then you are going to love Emerald nuts 100 Calorie Packs Cocoa Roast Almonds. A one ounce bag is 100 calories with 8 grams of fat. There is roughly 17 almonds in each pack that will satisfy your sweet tooth while providing you protein and vitamin E. They taste very similar to chocolate covered peanuts minus the guilt.

4.) Cashews anyone? Sahale Snacks Glazed Nuts Cashews are roasted cashews coated with a glaze made from pommegranate, apple, citrus zest with a touch of vanilla bean. These cashews create the perfect sweet and salty combo. Just a few pieces hit the spot! These cashews are 150 calories, 10 grams of fat from a 1/4 cup serving.

5.) If you are truly craving something rich and chocolatey, then pick up Weight Watchers Chocolate Brownie. this fudgry treat is made with real chocolate chips and gives you that just baked flavor. Because of these brownies being individually wrapped, its very easy to stick with eating just one. The bonus in these brownies is that one serving also provides you with 4 grams of fiber. 1 brownie is 120 calories and 4 grams of fat.

Check out my other article on for more healthy low fat snacks you can stock up on.