DIY Snack Packs to Save Cash & Calories

Jun 1 2018

We love single-serve snack mixes, but we're also control freaks. That’s why we came up with this DIY guide! Choose 2 - 4 of these 50-calorie portions, mix ‘em up, and fill your pantry with perfect portion-controlled packs!

50-Calorie Snack Portions (Mix & Match!)

⭑ Almonds
7 unsalted dry-roasted nuts: 50 calories, 4g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- WW Points® value 1*

⭑ Pistachios
13 unsalted dry-roasted nuts: 50 calories, 4g total fat (0.5g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 2.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- WW Points® value 1*

⭑ Mini pretzel twists
8 mini twists: 50 calories, <0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 155mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein -- WW Points® value 1*

⭑ 94% fat-free microwave popcorn
2 1/2 cups popped corn: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 100mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein -- WW Points® value 1*

⭑ Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp.: 50 calories, 2.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 5g sugars, 0.5g protein -- WW Points® value 2*

⭑ Mini marshmallows
1/3 cup: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 13mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 9g sugars, <0.5g protein -- WW Points® value 3*

⭑ Sweetened dried cranberries
2 tbsp.: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 0g protein -- WW Points® value 4*

⭑ Chocolate Cheerios
1/3 cup: 50 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 67mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 1g protein -- WW Points® value 2*

⭑ Barbara's Bakery Peanut Butter Puffins Cereal
1/3 cup: 50 calories, 1g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 102mg sodium, 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 1g protein -- WW Points® value 2*



HG Tip: Pair snacks with larger portions (like cereal and popcorn) with the more calorie-dense treats (like nuts and chocolate chips)!
 
HG FYI: Nutritional info for generic snacks is based on averages. 

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