We all need to indulge sometimes. Do you find that you are struggling with finding healthier types of snacks that may make you feel a little less guilty when you do indulge?

We will go over four recipes of some healthy tasty snacks that will help you lose post-pregnancy weight because they are not high in calories or fat.

Just remember that you don’t want to over-indulge by eating too much of these at one time. Keep an eye on your portions.

Healthy Tasty Snacks Option #1 – Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup fat free yogurt
4 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Combine dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, egg whites and vanilla; add to the shredded zucchini. Mix dry and wet ingredients together until moistened. Pour into 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top of each muffin (batter). Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Nutritional Information (per muffin): 108 calories, 2.5g fat, 4.5g protein, 3.5g fiber.

Healthy Tasty Snacks Option #2 – Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie

1 (20g) pkg Carnation Instant Breakfast, rich milk chocolate flavor
1 cup skim milk
6 oz low fat strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries

Add all ingredients into blender. Blend for 1 minute. Indulge!

Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Information: 140 calories, 0.5g fat, 9g protein, 2g fiber.

Healthy Tasty Snacks Option #3 – Chili Popcorn

1 qt popcorn, popped
1/2 Tbsp margarine, melted
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Dash garlic powder

Mix the hot popcorn with the margarine. Mix the seasonings together well. Sprinkle them over the popcorn; mix well.

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (1 cup serving): 66 calories, 4g fat, 1g protein, 1.5g fiber.

Healthy Tasty Snacks Option #4 – Microwave Brownie

1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp sugar (no substitutes)
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
Pinch of baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 Tbsp low fat vanilla yogurt (approximately; may need more to blend mixture)

Mix all ingredients. In a microwaveable dish, cook it in the microwave for 1 minute to 1 minute 20 seconds.

Yield: 1 serving.

Nutritional Information: 95 calories, 1g fat, 2.5g protein, 2.5g fiber.

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There you have it, you now have four different guilt-free recipes for healthy tasty snacks! So, indulge every once in a while to keep your cravings satisfied. Combine that with a healthy lifestyle (healthy every day diet and exercise), and you will lose post-pregnancy weight before you know it!