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What are some good evening snack ideas that won't derail a day of healthy eating?

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You can fit snacks into your personal healthy eating plan without over-spending your day’s calorie budget.  Snacks should contain 100-250 calories, depending how active you are. Make snacks work for you by choosing nutrient rich foods from all your foods groups.  Here are some great nutritious snacks that you can add to your evening:

  • Three cups air-popped popcorn sprinkled with three tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 
  • One 6-inch flour tortilla with ¼ cup black beans and 2 tablespoons fresh salsa 
  • One 4-ounce fat-free, ready-to-eat vanilla pudding with ½ cup fresh fruit and 5 vanilla wafers 
  • Banana split: banana sliced length-wise topped with ½ cup frozen yogurt and a tablespoon of chopped nuts
  • Whole wheat pita cut into wedges with 2 tablespoons hummus for a dip
  • Trail mix: mix 20 almonds, miniature box of raisins or dried cranberries, and ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • Six whole-wheat crackers and one slice low-fat Colby cheese