10 Simple Fat-Burning Snacks for Busy Moms

Before flying out the door on a busy day, grab one of these satisfying, fat-fighting snacks!

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Quinoa Veggie Rolls

7. Quinoa Veggie Rolls
Substituting quinoa for rice in this version of sushi is a real game changer. You get to enjoy the same chewy, grainy texture and dodge the empty carbs from white rice. These rolls top the charts when it comes to fat-fighting snacks. The quinoa’s low glycemic index prevents blood sugar spikes and calms your cravings. Despite being healthy, the veggie rolls don’t skimp on taste! The shaved carrots and lettuce add a savory crunch. Paired with sliced avocado, they hook your taste buds up with some bold flavors.

8. Oven Baked Zucchini Chips
These crunchy chips put their processed counterparts to shame! Zucchini might taste mild and relatively bland in its raw form, but it transforms into a crispy delight when baked and topped with seasonings. This simple recipe uses delicious spices that will jumpstart your metabolism and crank up your calorie-burning rate. This snack is simple and speedy to whip up, so ditch the vending machine and bust out those oven mitts!

9. Classic Cucumber and Tomato Salad
This simple recipe calls for nothing but fresh vegetables and clean garnishes. The combination of honey and balsamic vinegar create a tangy and sweet match made in heaven, while the veggies add a juicy crunch. Filling up on vegetables when your snack cravings go awry is beyond wise. Vegetables have fat-burning powers: they require energy to digest, have very few calories, and consume volume in your stomach (keeping you full). As an added bonus, one cup of this delicious salad delivers a mere 66 calories!

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Ellie Krasner

Ellie is a full-time violinist living in Las Vegas, and a writer with an insatiable appetite for clean eating and fitness! She is a graduate of Binghamton University with degrees in English literature and violin, and loves investigating the world of healthy living.

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