For a better metabolism, eating smaller meals throughout the day is key. It can be hard to keep it healthy, creative and fulfilling. Are your ideas limited to pre-bagged cheddar crackers and cookies? For this purpose, we’ve come up with a list of snack ideas that your body, mind and taste buds will love. Happy snacking!

1. 6 Wheat Thin crackers with 2 Tbsp light Rondele spreadable cheese Approx 100 cal
2. 2 Tbsp each mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes plus one slice Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss stuffed into ½ mini whole wheat pita Approx 140 cal
3. 25 pistachios Approx 100 cal
4. Greek Pasta Salad – ½ cup cooked pasta mixed with cooked frozen veggies and fresh basil. Toss in 2 Tbsp light dressing and 1 Tbsp feta cheese Approx 150 cal
5. Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt with ½ cup of blueberries Approx 120 cal
6. Dark Chocolate Strawberries – 1 ounce melted chocolate chips and about 5-6 medium strawberries Approx 150 cal
7. 2 Turkey Roll-Ups – 1 slice of turkey breast, tomato, red pepper and cucumber spears, squirt of mustard, wrapped in lettuce leaf Approx 110 cal
8. ½ Sliced red pepper and ½ sliced cucumber with 3 Tbsps of hummus Approx 130 cal
9. ¼ Cantaloupe and a hard-boiled egg Approx 125 cal
10. Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl – Mix ¼ cup quinoa, ¼ cup black beans, ¼ cup diced red onion, 2 Tbsp corn, 1 Tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp lime juice, with salt & pepper to taste. Approx 145 cal

Recipe credit Buzzfeed and Tori Avey