40+ Healthy Sweet Snacks for Weight Loss [RD Approved]

Dates are often known as “nature’s candy” because they quite literally taste like it! 

Peanut butter-stuffed dates are super easy to make. The peanut butter adds protein and healthy fat, which will add flavor and will keep you satisfied.

It is important to keep the serving size to 1-2 dates.

Craving ice cream on a hot day? This nice cream snack is for you. No processed sugar bomb here. It is full of natural ingredients packed with nutrients. 

Optional: Add a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt to add protein. 

This Chia Seed Pudding only requires three ingredients. It is simple to make and provides numerous health benefits.

Omega 3s, protein, and fiber keep you feeling full and content for many hours.

This triple-berry chia seed smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants, nutrients, fiber, and delicious ingredients.

This keeps your sugar controlled and your stomach very happy!

Grab a lined baking sheet and spread yogurt all over the sheet. Add diced fruits of your choice.

Sprinkle some sugar-free chocolate chips, and pop it into your freezer overnight.

If you like the taste of raw cookie dough but still want to achieve your health goals, these high-protein energy balls are for you. 

These bites are filled with healthy ingredients, such as oats, flaxseed, and chia, and don’t even need to be baked. After making them, refrigerate and enjoy them throughout the week! 

Simple yet indulgent, this snack will take 30 seconds to make and tastes delightful. 

Slice a banana in half, and drizzle any nut butter of your choice. Sprinkle on some chia or hemp seeds for a balanced snack. 

Preparing snacks ahead of time is a convenient way to save time. Overnight oats are a great option for this. They will be ready for you to enjoy the next day. This extra creamy snack has a mix of healthy carbs, fats, and proteins. 

Optional: Add some diced almonds and fruit on top for an extra kick! 

If you’re a fan of sweet and salty snacks, you’ll want to try this one! 

Grab one container of cottage cheese and add a diced banana or fruit of choice. Drizzle a tablespoon of almond butter on top. This should keep you both full and satisfied for a few hours!

Everyone loves a refreshing, sweet smoothie. However, these frozen treats are usually loaded with sugar and no protein. 

This chocolate oat smoothie recipe has the right combination of carbs, protein, and fats. It will fill you up and keep you feeling full for hours. One serving of this snack contains 25 grams of protein. It is made from nutritious ingredients like oats, strawberries, pea protein powder, and coconut yogurt.

We all love the taste of a molten chocolate lava cake. This snack offers the same taste without the extra sugar. 

This mug cake only takes a few minutes in the microwave. It includes wholesome ingredients like egg, banana, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Plus, it’s chocolate chunk banana bread!

A twist on your typical PB&J snack!

Grab one slice of whole wheat toast (Ezekiel bread is a great brand). Layer one tablespoon of sunflower butter for some fat and protein, slice a few strawberries, and lightly drizzle some honey. 

Delicious, balanced, and absolutely satisfying!

Do you want a healthier version of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? These frozen chocolate peanut butter cups are perfect for you!

These treats require just three ingredients. They can be made sugar-free and stored in the freezer for days. Enjoy a convenient and sweet snack whenever you want! 

If you don’t have the time to make healthy nut butter cups but still want that taste, make this snack!

Cut a piece of dark chocolate. Grab a handful of peanuts. In seconds, you have a snack. It takes almost no time to prepare this satisfying snack.

You may have heard this before: A yogurt bowl is a classic, balanced, and easy sweet snack. It’s a great option for when you need something quick. 

Combine one cup of Greek yogurt with a variety of fruits, such as mango, blackberries, and raspberries. Add a tablespoon or two of chopped walnuts. Finish with a light drizzle of honey. You won’t regret it!

Cottage cheese is not only good in a bowl but on toast, too! 

Toast a slice of whole wheat bread. Top with ½ cup of cottage cheese for a protein boost. Finish with a teaspoon of honey and cinnamon. Yummy!

While acai bowls are trending, they are often loaded with excess sugar without even knowing.

A homemade acai bowl, however, is packed with antioxidants and flavor.

This acai bowl recipe only takes a few minutes. It is packed with colorful ingredients, including acai puree, banana, berries, greek yogurt, almond milk, and honey. 

Made from whole almonds, these delicious cookies satisfy your sweet tooth.

At only 100 calories and 4 grams of sugar, they deliver the flavor without sabotaging your weight loss efforts.

Only available on the Kriks website.

This is a fantastic snack as it has anti-inflammatory properties as well as blood sugar control. 

These dark cocoa-dusted almonds have only 3 grams of sugar. They are a great option if you crave something sweet and salty.

Enjoy in just one bite!

Protein bars are a great snack to help you feel fuller for longer. However, when selecting a protein bar, be sure to look out for the ingredients list.

You don’t want to be eating a candy bar disguised as healthy food!

No cow-dip chocolate sprinkle donut bar.

KIND Bar Dark Chocolate Clusters are crunchy and chocolatey. The best is the low sugar content and 5g protein.

Pro tip: pair these clusters with Greek yogurt for a more satisfying snack.

Another great protein bar option due to its low sugar, net carb, and high protein. These IQ Bars come in an array of flavors. 

The chocolate sea salt option has 1g of sugar, 3g net carbs, and 12g of plant-based protein. This winning combination keeps you fuller for longer.

Who doesn’t love the taste of a soft baked chocolate chip cookie? 

These MadeGood Mini Cookies taste just like the ones you loved as a kid, except these only have 7g sugar and 120 calories for an entire pouch.

Find these cookies at your local grocery store or online.

A protein bar with minimal ingredients and a delectable taste is always a win – and RX Bars fill that category. 

An RX Chocolate Sea Salt Protein Bar has 13g of sugar (which comes from natural dates) and 210 calories.

A perfectly portioned snack, these flavorful; chocolate-coated almonds make for an absolutely nutrient-dense snack.

This snack could be paired with a cheese stick for an extra addition of protein.

Skinny-dipped dark chocolate cocoa snack attack.

Simple Mills may be simple when it comes to its ingredients, but these almond flour snack bars taste anything but simple! 

There’s nothing better than the crunch of popcorn. Oh wait, yes there is! 

Pair the crunchiness of popcorn with a cinnamon sugar flavor, and you’ve got the best of both worlds.

If you like granola and you’re a chocolate lover, this one’s for you. 

This granola is rich in flavor,  without a high sugar or calorie content. 

One serving (⅓ cup) of this Purely Elizabeth Chocolate Sea Salt Granola has 7g of sugar and 130 calories.

If you’re crazy about Froot Loops cereal, here’s a game-changer for you!

Fruity, delicious, and healthier than your typical cereal, this cereal is high protein, low carb. 

This fruity cereal option is healthier than your typical cereal brand. 

One serving maintains a low sugar profile at 3 grams while still adding 8 grams of protein. Plus, it has a relatively minimal ingredient list, making it a top choice in the healthier cereal category

It’s like a large oreo, but with only 1 gram of sugar! 

These protein bars are a great choice because they have 20 grams of protein while staying low in sugar.  

These beautifully coated protein bars taste like a decadent vanilla cake. 

Although, they actually only have 5 grams of sugar and an incredible 14 grams of protein.

The Graham Cracker era is not over!

Simple Mills has taken the typical Graham cracker and healthified it by using a simple ingredient list.

These snacks also have seed/nut flour instead of white flour.  

These Kind clusters are fruity, nutty, and chocolatey. They are a superb choice because you get a rich combination of flavors without the excess sugar and calories.

One-third cup has 7 grams of sugar and 4 grams of protein.

Any time you can find a snack with a short and clean ingredient list with a  sweet glazed flavor, say “Yes!”! 

These keto-glazed nut snacks are rich in healthy fats and low in sugar and carbs. To make them even better, they are perfectly crunchy.

This is popcorn with a sweet twist! 

Lesser Evil Sweet & Salty Popcorn is a fantastic snack because it’s high in fiber, contains antioxidants, and is low-calorie. 

These Coconut Chips are so good! 

The ingredients of this snack are simply coconuts and sea salt, which is clean and to the point. While this snack is high in healthy fats, it is relatively low in protein.

A plant-based treat filled with ingredients such as flax, pumpkin, almond butter, and oats.

Puck bars are cleaner than your typical protein bar. Just be sure to pay attention to the label, as the serving size is half a bar! 

Hu Kitchen Chocolate Covered Cashews

We are going nuts over this Hu Kitchen snack! 

Cashews are a nourishing, low-sugar, high-fiber, and healthy fat snack. But when paired with chocolate, Hu snacks make an even more appetizing combination. 

No need to compromise on taste with this wholesome, clean, sweet treat!

These cookies are made with high-quality ingredients, such as almond flour, organic coconut sugar, and antioxidant-rich chocolate.

While the name of this snack may sound highly unhealthy, these Caramel Almond & Sea Salt bars from KIND are far from it.

Filled with almonds which are helpful for stabilizing blood sugar, These bars contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

These cookies are “High-Key” delish! 

A big pro of this snack is it is gluten-free and sugar-free, which is not very common with cookies. Also, they contain healthier ingredients than your typical cookies, such as almond flour, monk fruit, and stevia.