27 Mini Snacks That Basically Have Zero Calories

by Cindi SutterFounder of The Spirited Table® on behalf of AmiLin McClure - Spoon University

These yummy snacks are so tiny they won't even break your diet.

Photo by Alex Waxenbaum

Photo by Alex Waxenbaum

How many times have you planned on eating just a little bit and failed? Well, these bite-sized snacks won’t wreck your diet and they’ll satisfy any savory or sweet cravings you may have.

And even though it may be hard to stop yourself from having just one, they’re so small they won’t actually count, right?

Savory


1. Mini Bagel Breakfast Sliders

Photo by Sarah Adler

Photo by Sarah Adler

Break yo fast with these little guys, which can be stuffed with all sorts of toppings. No matter how tall you make em, they’re still mini. Here’s how.

2. Veggie Egg White Bites

Photo by Molly Krohe

Photo by Molly Krohe

Egg whites + muffin tin = healthy bite-sized quiches. Make them like this.

3. Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Photo by Paige Twombly

Photo by Paige Twombly

Plant-based and vegan pizza – that’s nothin’ but healthy. You can definitely go for more than just one of these and your waistline won’t hate ya. Recipe here.

4. Bacon Mac & Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

Photo by Rob Arrasate

Photo by Rob Arrasate

So much flava packed into one itsy bitsy pepper. Find out how here.

5. Mini Mediterranean Pita Pizzas

Photo by Elyse Belarge

Photo by Elyse Belarge

So now you can say you ate five pizza pies (as if you haven’t already). Recipe here.

6. Mini Caprese Salad Bites

Photo by Sydney Pereira

Photo by Sydney Pereira

A fresh and colorful twist on the classic appetizer. And on the plus side, if you eat twenty of these, you’ll still feel good about yourself. Make ’em like this.

7. Portobello Pizza

Photo by Paige Twombly

Photo by Paige Twombly

The best kind of shrooms out there. Learn how here.

Savory & Sweet


8. Mini Nutella Croissants

Photo by Adrianna Simeone

Photo by Adrianna Simeone

Just a lil’ flakey, buttery goodness that’s simply délicieux (meaning delish in French). Get the recipe here.

9. Cinnamon Roll-Wrapped Mini Hot Dogs

Way better than any pigs in a blanket I’ve ever seen. Just one or two won’t hurt you, I promise. Find out how here.

10. Peanut Butter Bites

Photo by Caroline Liu

Photo by Caroline Liu

Just admit it, peanut butter is good on just about anything. You can pop these bad boys into your mouth instead of grubbin’ on an entire jar of pb. Find the recipe here.

11. Bite-Sized Brie and Jam-Filled Puffs

Sweet and salty FTW. And these treats will actually help you practice portion control. Here’s how.

12. Chocolate Pretzel Bites

Photo by Rozina Fonyo

Photo by Rozina Fonyo

Grab a handful and you’ll be good to go. Make them like this.

13. Breakfast Almond Raisin Bites

Photo by Ta Lei

Photo by Ta Lei

Why not indulge in the morning with some itty, bitty, chewy treats. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to wake up for them? Recipe here.

14. Bacon-Wrapped Dates
These guys will be gone in no time, and since they’re so small you won’t even need to pace yourself. Find out how, here.

Sweet


15. Mini Apple Pie Bites

Photo by Sherry Xiao

Photo by Sherry Xiao

Cinnamon Toast Crunch and apples. Breakfast, anyone? Recipe here.

16. Cadbury Mini Egg Cupcakes

Photo by Brandon Guild

Photo by Brandon Guild

This moist chocolate cake and mini hard-shelled candy combo is great year round…or all day everyday. Make them like this.

17. Mini Cheesecake Cookie Sandwiches


These mini treats are so cute, you won’t even feel bad about posting them on your salad-filled insta. Recipe here.

18. Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Photo by Hunter Siegrist

Photo by Hunter Siegrist

A little suga ‘n spice. Definitely something nice for your bod since they’re so mini. Here’s how.

19. Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes

Photo by Molly Doroba

Photo by Molly Doroba

Can somebody say, “Sugar high?” Make them this way.

20. Mini Oreo-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Photo by Rae Steinbach

Photo by Rae Steinbach

A dessert mash-up that’s so easy to make, it’s almost sinful. And since it’s basically just one cookie, why not have a few? Learn how here.

21. Mini Peaches & Cream Cupcakes
There’s no excuse for not making these fruity and sweet treats (I know you all own shot glasses). These are basically zero cal shooters. Here’s how.

 22. Mini Caramel Apple Pies

Photo by Adam H. Weiss

Photo by Adam H. Weiss

For all you impatient ones out there who just can’t wait ’til Thanksgiving. Now you can have your cake, or pie, and eat it, too. Find the recipe here.

23. Mini Cheesecake Parfaits

 

Photo by Katherine Richter

Photo by Katherine Richter

Nothin’ like some healthy fresh berries layered into a thick and creamy cheesecake. Yum. Make it like this.

24. DIY Cookie Crisp Cereal
Homemade cereal that’ll bring you back to your younger days and will remind you that you don’t even need to count calories. Get the recipe here.

25. Fluffernutter Brownie Cups

Photo by Chelsea Hawk

Photo by Chelsea Hawk

Oooey, gooey, chewy stuck-in-your-teeth goodness. Yes, please. Here’s the recipe.

26. Bite-Sized Fruit Treats

Photo by Justin Shannin

Photo by Justin Shannin

Fruit is healthy and so is dark chocolate, so these bite-sized fruits dipped in rich dark chocolate must be, too. Here’s how.

 27. Fruit Wedge Jello Shots
These jello shot wedges are so bright and colorful you’ll be going back for seconds, thirds and even tenths. But, who’s counting? Make them like this.