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35 Summer Foods Under 90 Calories

35 Summer Foods Under 90 Calories

By Ashley Macha

June 28, 2013

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Personal-sized, low-calorie recipes of your favorite summer treats, snacks, and drinks.

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Guilt-free grazing

You trained hard to get in shape for summer, so don't let tempting summer foods get in the way. Here are 35 delicious summer treats, snacks, and drinks that are low in calories.

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Fruit Kebab with Chocolate Drizzle

This colorful and juicy treat will satisfy any sweet tooth. Snack on one fruit kebab for 62 calories.

How to make: 1 strawberry; 1 piece each kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple; and 2 blueberries skewered and drizzled with 1 tsp. Hershey's chocolate syrup.

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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups

Credit: John Kernick

Take advantage of ripe lycopene-rich summer tomatoes and make these cute cucumber cups stuffed with yellow tomato gazpacho.

Crunch on four cucumber cups for just 80 calories.

Try this recipe: Yellow Tomato Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups

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Lemon-Blueberry Dice Pops

You don't have to roll the dice to know you've won the jackpot with these 43-calorie pops, packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries and tart lemon juice.

Try this recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Dice

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Spicy Grilled Corn With Feta and Lime

Grilling corn adds a smoky bite to a sweet veggie. Enjoy 1/2 of an ear for 78 calories.

How to make: Top 1/2 medium ear grilled corn with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon crumbled feta cheese, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a dash of cayenne pepper.

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Strawberry-balsamic swirl

Herbs and berries mix together to make a low-cal, yet flavorful, summer treat. Even the kids will love them!

One strawberry-balsamic swirl pop is 89 calories.

Try this recipe: Strawberry-Balsamic Swirl

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Grilled Shrimp with Lime, Orange, and Basil Oil

Shrimp makes a convenient appetizer for summer grilling. Enjoy four zesty shrimp for just 76 calories.

Plus, a 3-ounce serving of shrimp has 14% of your recommended daily amount of iron.

Try this recipe: Grilled Shrimp with Lime, Orange, and Basil Oil

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Prosecco Pop

For a bubbly treat this summer—with a little vitamin C from strawberries and kiwi—cool off with a 74-calorie prosecco pop.

Tip: If you want to make a liquor-free treat, substitute apple juice for the prosecco.

Try this recipe: Prosecco Pop

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Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers

Bring a tropical twist to your outdoor barbecue with these personal-sized pineapple and shrimp skewers.

Enjoy 2 protein-packed skewers for just 46 calories.

How to make: 4 shrimp and 6 pineapple chunks, grilled and placed on 2 skewers with 1/8 teaspoon chives and 1 teaspoon teriyaki sauce.

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Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon Bite

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It's hard to serve a full salad at a picnic or patio barbecue, so opt for these individual wedge salad bites with blue cheese and bacon.

Mixing low-fat yogurt and blue cheese crumbles cuts back drastically on the fat in most store-bought blue cheese dressings.

Four wedges are a mere 40 calories, so snack away!

Try this recipe: One-Bite Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon

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Caprese Bite

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These mini bites are a refreshing appetizer to pass around a sunset party this summer.

Enjoy three

Caprese bites for just 74 calories!

How to make: 1 sliced cherry tomato, stuffed with 1/8 ounce mozzarella and 1 basil leaf; drizzled with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil.

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Petite BLT

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This bite-size sandwich classic makes for yummy snacking during a picnic in the park. Enjoy one bite for just 72 calories.

How to make: 1/2 slice whole-wheat bread, cut into 2 triangles and stacked with 1/2 (cooked) bacon slice, 1 thin tomato slice, 1/4 lettuce leaf, and 1 teaspoon light mayo.

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Tiny Taco Shells

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If you're having a fiesta this summer, control your portion sizes with these taco shell bites. Snack on two shells for 62 calories.

How to make: 2 Tostitos Scoops!, each topped with 1 teaspoon black beans (heated), 1/2 teaspoon shredded cheddar cheese (melted), 1 teaspoon salsa, 1 teaspoon cubed avocado, and 1/2 teaspoon each sour cream and chopped cilantro

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Chilled Cucumber Soup

No one wants a warm soup on a hot day. Refresh your palate with this chilled cucumber soup for just 79 calories.

How to make:1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber, one-half cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1 TBSP chopped fresh mint, and a pinch of salt, blended with 3 ice cubes.

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Watermelon-feta skewers

These one-bite skewers make a light, refreshing nosh for a summer get-together. Indulge in five skewers for 46 calories.

How to make: 5 watermelon balls, 5 (one-half inch) feta cheese cubes, and 5 mint leaves on 5 skewers .

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Watermelon

Whether balled, diced, or eaten from the rind, this red summer fruit is a fan favorite at picnics and barbecues.

Enjoy one cup of

lycopene-rich watermelon for 46 calories.

Tip: Check thoroughly for seeds.

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Pina colada smoothie

Wake up to this tropical fruit shake for just 79 calories.

Tip: Save time with frozen or pre-cut pineapple.

How to make: 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, 1/4 cup coconut water, 1/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt and 1 cup ice blended until smooth and garnished with 1 pineapple chunk.

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Peanut butter-strawberry sandwich

If you're heading on a road trip this summer, don't let pit-stop food selections steer you away from a healthy diet.

Try our bite-size—and kid-friendly—version of a

peanut butter-strawberry sandwich. Two are just 49 calories.

How to make: 2 Reduced Fat Wheat Thins, 1 teaspoon peanut butter, and 2 slices of strawberry.

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Parmesan Popcorn

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If you're hosting a summer movie night, ditch the buttered popcorn and sodium-rich topping for this light cheese flavoring. Enjoy bold Parmesan flavors for just 56 calories.

How to make: 1 cup air-popped popcorn tossed with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan.

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Starfruit

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Your carefree summer won't have consequences with this island-inspired indulgence.

One

large starfruit—similar in taste and texture to a pineapple—is 38 calories.

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Dry-Roasted Peanuts

Summer baseball games and boardwalk adventures are a must for summer fun, but be wary of tempting foods, like corn dogs or nachos.

If you're craving a little something salty, opt for a bag of peanuts. Just

12 dry-roasted peanuts are 72 calories. Plus, they're fun to crack!

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Grilled Halibut, Bay Leaf, and Lemon Kebabs

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Mini skewers of halibut, fresh lemon slices, and bay leaves add a fancy touch to a casual weekend barbecue. And, they're quick and easy to make!

Halibut is one of the best sources of selenium, a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant.

Two skewers are 90 calories.

Try this recipe: Grilled Halibut, Bay Leaf, and Lemon Kebabs

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Green seedless grapes

This little oval fruit is a delicious and healthy poolside snack. Pluck half a cup of green seedless grapes in your mouth for 52 calories.

Tip: For an even cooler treat, freeze grapes first, then serve.

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Skinny Mojito

You can order all kinds of "skinny" drinks nowadays and why should we discriminate the mojito. Enjoy this refreshing summer cocktail for just 74 calories.

How to make: 4 fluid ounces Fresca, 12 mint leaves, 1 fluid ounce rum, 1 tablespoon Splenda, 1/2 fluid ounce fresh lime juice).

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Orange Sun Tea

Brighten up your picnic with this light delight: Orange sun tea for just 18 calories.

How to make: 10 oz sun-steeped black tea served over ice with 1/4 orange, sliced, and fresh mint.

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Chocolate-Drizzled Peach Slices

For a sweet and refreshing summer dessert, drizzle a little chocolate over ripe peach slices.

Two peach slices are just 63 calories.

How to make: 2 peach slices and 1 tablespoon Hershey’s Special Dark Syrup.

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Mini Hummus and Tomato Sandwiches

Get with the Greek on your next picnic with these cute hummus and tomato pita pockets. Just 58 calories for two pitas.

How to make: 1 (2-inch) mini pita, halved, and each filled with 1/2 TBSP hummus, 1 cherry tomato, quartered, and sprig of cilantro.

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Tropical snack mix

If you're traveling this summer—be it by car, plane, or boat—it's always nice to bring a healthy snack to prevent road-trip temptations.

This

tropical snack mix is packed with protein and is just 75 calories.

How to make: 2 teaspoons coconut flakes, 6 raw almonds, and 2 teaspoons chopped dried mango.

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Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Pickles are a must when it comes to barbecues, picnics, and even baseball games.

Snack guilt-free for just 28 calories per 1/4 cup of pickles.

Try this recipe: Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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Chunky chile salsa

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Add a little more spice to a hot summer day with this chunky chile salsa. Snack on 1/3 cup for just 21 calories.

Prefer a smoother salsa? Pulse half of it in a blender, then fold it back into the chunky half.

Try this recipe: Chunky Chile Salsa

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Virgin Bloody Mary

Hosting a weekend brunch? Whip up these quick-and-easy (and low calorie) virgin Bloody Mary's.

How to make: Combining 1 cup mix plus celery-and-carrot garnish will make a virgin Bloody Mary worth only 77 calories.

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Cranberry Slushy

Cool off on a hot afternoon without the extra calories with this cranberry slushy. One guilt-free ice slush is just 70 calories.

How to make: One-half cup cranberry juice cocktail and 1 tsp fresh lime juice blended with 1 cup ice cubes.

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Iced Green Tea Smoothie

Cool off with one cup of green tea smoothie for 80 calories.

Caffeine and an antioxidant called catechin are thought to boost your immunity and metabolism, so green tea can help you shed pounds and trim your waist.

Try this recipe: Spiced Green Tea Smoothie

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Homemade Ginger Ale

Get a bubbly, crisp taste for half the calories—just 72 per serving—and sugar than store-bought varieties of ginger ale.

Garnish with fresh citrus or fruit during brunch or use as a cocktail mixer for a summer soiree.

Try this recipe: Homemade Ginger Ale

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35 Summer Foods Under 90 Calories

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Guilt-free grazing

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Fruit Kebab with Chocolate Drizzle

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Yellow Tomato Gazpacho in Cucumber Cups

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Lemon-Blueberry Dice Pops

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Spicy Grilled Corn With Feta and Lime

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Strawberry-balsamic swirl

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Grilled Shrimp with Lime, Orange, and Basil Oil

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Prosecco Pop

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Teriyaki Shrimp Skewers

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Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon Bite

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Caprese Bite

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Petite BLT

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Tiny Taco Shells

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Chilled Cucumber Soup

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Watermelon-feta skewers

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Watermelon

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Pina colada smoothie

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Peanut butter-strawberry sandwich

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Parmesan Popcorn

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Starfruit

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Dry-Roasted Peanuts

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Grilled Halibut, Bay Leaf, and Lemon Kebabs

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Green seedless grapes

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Skinny Mojito

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Orange Sun Tea

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Chocolate-Drizzled Peach Slices