25 Yummy Low-Calorie Snacks to Enjoy After Weight Loss Surgery

Taking control of your health is an achievement. After weight loss surgery, the journey continues. Living your healthiest life takes commitment — but, the reward for all of your hard work pays off with how amazing you feel as you embark upon your new life adventure.

During the first year after bariatric surgery, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery says most patients experience a weaker appetite that is easier to satisfy than before surgery. Naturally, this isn’t the green light to make unhealthy choices. In fact, the best long-term results come from sticking with a healthy eating plan. If you like to snack, listen up! Choose healthy options that benefit your body and leave you satisfied.

A note about post-op diet restrictions

If you’ve just had bariatric surgery, there are diet restrictions to keep in mind depending where you are in the healing process. In a recent post about lifestyle changes after weight loss surgery, we covered the different post-op phases and what you can eat during those times.

• Week 1: Liquid diet of water and broth.
• Weeks 2-4: Continue liquid diet. Can include smoothies and pureed meals.
• Weeks 4-6: Can thicken meals as long as they are pureed. No solid foods.
• Weeks 6-8: Begin slow transition to solid foods.

Taking baby steps is critical to your overall success. Here is a list of healthy low-calorie snacks you can introduce slowly into your routine around week 6 as you can transition to solid foods:

25 low-calorie bariatric surgery friendly snacks that are totally yummy

* Serving size, calories, and fiber amounts calculated on Calorie King.

1. 10 Baby Carrots with 2 Tablespoons Sabra Classic Hummus
   Calories: 105
   Grams Fiber: 2.8
2. 1 Cup Celery with 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Almond Butter
   Calories: 115
   Grams Fiber: 2.2
3. 1 Cup Avocado on 1 Slice Pepperidge Farm 100% Whole Grain Toast
   Calories: 344
   Grams Fiber: 12.8
4. 1 Large Pear with Skin
   Calories: 133
   Grams Fiber: 7.1
5. 1 Cup Apples with Skin with 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Cashew Butter
   Calories: 151
   Grams Fiber: 2.9
6. ¼ Cup Eden Wild Hand Harvested Dried Blueberries
   Calories: 150
   Grams Fiber: 5
7. 1 oz. Raw Almonds
   Calories: 164
   Grams Fiber: 3.3
8. 1 oz. English Walnuts
   Calories: 185
   Grams Fiber: 1.9
9. 20 Pieces Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Four Cheese Italian Herbs Crisps
   Calories: 140
   Grams Fiber: 1
10. 1 Cup Raw Raspberries
    Calories: 64
    Grams Fiber: 8
11. 1 Pint Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie, Apple ‘n Greens Smoothie
    Calories: 233
    Grams Fiber: 3.6
12. 1 Pint Jamba Juice Make It Light, Caribbean Passion Smoothie
    Calories: 153
    Grams Fiber: 2.2
13. 1 Cup Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt with Honey
    Calories: 257
    Grams Fiber: 0
14. 4 Large Raw Figs
    Calories: 189
    Grams Fiber: 7.4
15. 1 Cup Raw Mango
    Calories: 99
    Grams Fiber: 2.6
16. 1 Cup Raw Apricot Slices
    Calories: 79
    Grams Fiber: 3.3
17. 2 Cups Air-Popped Popcorn
    Calories: 62
    Grams Fiber: 2.3
18. 2 Slices Turkey Pastrami Wrapped Around 2 Dill Pickle Spears
    Calories: 78
    Grams Fiber: 0.8
19. 2 Large Hard-Boiled Eggs
    Calories: 34
    Grams Fiber: 0
20. 5 Castella Spanish Green Olives, Manzanilla, Stuffed w. Pimento
    Calories: 25
    Grams Fiber: 0
21. 1 Piece Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cocoa
    Calories: 170
    Grams Fiber: 3.1
22. 4 Tablespoons Baba Ghanouj with 10 Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips
    Calories: 350
    Grams Fiber: 1
23. 4 Tablespoons Guacamole with 14 Tostitos Baked Tortilla Chips
    Calories: 220
    Grams Fiber: 2
24. 1 Fruit-filled Nonfat Granola Bar
    Calories: 97
    Grams Fiber: 2.1
25. 1 Medium Banana with 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Peanut Butter
    Calories: 199
    Grams Fiber: 4.1

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