Looking for some low-calorie snacks to maintain energy levels and prevent overeating during main meals" Well, we have got you covered! There are a lot of Indian snacks that can fit into weight loss diet plans without significantly increasing calorie intake and puffed snacks fall into this category. Puffed snacks are low in calories because they are prepared under high temperature and pressure, expanding the grains and creating an airy texture. This process results in larger snacks with less weight, leading to lower calorie content per volume. Additionally, since they absorb less oil compared to fried snacks, there are lesser calories in them. In this article, we list out 5 Low-Calorie Puffed Snacks to curb mid morning and evening hunger pangs.
1. Jowar Puff: Jowar puff, or puffed sorghum, can be prepared and made into a variety of dishes. You can prepare flavourful chaat by mixing jowar puffs with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, coriander leaves and tamarind chutney. Top jowar puffs over salad to get that crunchy factor. You can even replace packaged cereal with jowar puffs – just pour milk and add chopped fruits like banana and apple, and do not forget chopped nuts like almonds and walnuts.
2. Makhana: Makhana, or fox nuts, offer versatile snacking options that appeal to all tastebuds and palette. Simple preparations like dry-roasting with pepper powder provide a low-calorie, crunchy snack. Using ghee, coconut oil, or olive oil to roast makhana adds healthy...