10 Super Flex Snacks Recipes

You may have heard that you have to cut out snacks if you want to lose weight. Not with Nutrisystem—in fact, snacks are an essential part of your weight loss plan! While you’re dropping pounds and getting healthy, you need delicious snacks to enjoy that will keep you fueled up between meals, stoke your metabolism and prevent hunger pangs that can lead to overeating.

The best snacks are fun to eat and are loaded with flavor and satisfaction. You’ll find many irresistible choices for every taste on the Nutrisystem snack menu. From salty snacks like White Cheddar Popcorn to sweet treats like Vanilla Shortbread Cookies, there are plenty of options available to always keep on hand.

In addition to super convenient, grab-n-go snacks, our plans include the opportunity for you to prepare some of your own healthy Flex snacks. To help you get started, we’ve pulled together 10 of our favorite snack recipes. They check off all the boxes; they’re tasty bites that treat you to savory or sweet flavors while keeping you on track to your weight loss goal. Be warned; these snacks are so delicious, your family may start asking for them too!

Here are 10 super snacks to enjoy on your Nutrisystem plan:

1. Spicy White Bean Hummus >

Calories per Serving: 162
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Dipping is a fun way to snack. However, it can be easy to overindulge. Enjoy this healthy recipe without loading up on the excess calories and fat that comes with many pre-made dips. This creamy hummus is filled with zesty seasonings like garlic, cumin and super-nutritious turmeric that will perk up celery, carrots and other non-starchy vegetables. The main ingredient, white beans, are a SmartCarb that is high in fiber to help you feel full long after you’ve finished eating. Making this hummus is simple—just add the ingredients to a food processor and it’s ready in minutes. Double up the serving size so that you have snacks to enjoy all week long.

2. Spicy Buffalo Deviled Eggs >

Calories per Serving: 81
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel

Whether you’re making appetizers for a party or just want a snack that feels like a celebration, deviled eggs are a winning choice. To give this version an extra bit of zip, we’ve added the flavor you know and love from Buffalo wings. Eggs are a PowerFuel, so they give you energy to keep you going strong. With only 81 calories in each serving, you can stay on track towards your weight loss goals.

3. 2-Step Ceviche >

Calories per Serving: 162
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Ceviche (pronounced “suh-vee-shay”) is a flavorful blend of fresh fish marinated in citrus juices and accompanied by onions and sweet and spicy peppers. It makes a filling snack that feels like a meal. Seafood like the shrimp and cod are lean proteins that power you up for busy days but don’t weigh you down with extra fat. And you don’t need to be an experienced cook to create this sophisticated dish. In only two simple steps and 30 minutes, it’s ready to enjoy.

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4. Sweet and Spicy Turkey Jerky >

Calories per Serving: 78
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Jerky is one of our favorite snacks to enjoy whenever hunger strikes. Unlike most of those greasy sticks you find in convenience stores, this version is made with lean turkey. The lean protein is seasoned with savory spices and honey, so all your taste-buds will light up on every bite. You’ll need a food dehydrator to prepare your own jerky, however, the process is simple. Once you discover how delicious and filling it is, you’ll want to keep some on hand at all times.

5. 4-Step Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake >

Calories per Serving: 186
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel, 1 Vegetable and 2 Extras

Snacks are the perfect time to fit in one of your four required vegetable servings for the day. Even better if the vegetables are served up with creamy cheese! Start with the powerful punch of nutrients you get from Brussels sprouts that are cooked to a crackly crisp. Add spices like cayenne pepper to your taste and top with melty part-skim mozzarella. This recipe also makes a good side dish; but why wait until mealtime to dig in?

6. Air Fried Eggplant Parm Poppers >

Calories per Serving: 221
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 1 Vegetable

Crisp on the outside, warm and oozy on the inside, these poppers are a fun snack everyone will love. Because they’re made in the air fryer, they’re naturally lower in fat and the perfect snacks to enjoy on your Nutrisystem plan. The poppers are packed with flavor; the light bite of Parmesan cheese, the tang of eggplant and the spices in the dipping sauce. Bring these along to a party for an appetizer that won’t derail your weight loss progress.

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7. 5-Minute Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Apricot Sauce >

Calories per Serving: 225
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1/2 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras

Here’s another app that’s perfect for a special occasion or any time you want a snack that feels like a treat. The coconut coating on the sweet and succulent shrimp gives them a crunchy outside while adding tropical flavor. They’re easy to make in the air fryer, which keeps them low in calories and fat. Serve them with a zesty apricot sauce for dipping and watch them disappear.

8. Maple Walnut Cookies >

Calories per Serving: 122
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

Yes, cookies can count as a healthy snack—when they’re made with ingredients like protein-rich walnuts, high fiber oats and whole wheat flour. These cookies have a sweet maple glaze that transforms them from a nutritious snack into a treat the whole family will clamor for. No one will believe they clock in at just 122 calories per cookie. Even better, you don’t have to spend hours by the hot oven. The recipe comes together in minutes and is simple to make even if you have no experience.

9. Sweet Potato Pecan Pie >

Calories per Serving: 176
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

With this Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, you can enjoy the warm, comforting flavors and textures of fresh-baked pie and still stick to your Nutrisystem weight loss plan. The filling is the naturally sweet flesh from the spud along with maple syrup, brown sugar and chopped pecans, all blended to creamy goodness. The crust is the nutrient- and fiber-rich skin from the potatoes—no sifting flour or rolling of dough necessary. Now here’s the biggest surprise: each serving has only 176 calories.

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10. Simple Stuffed Mushrooms >

Calories per Serving: 103
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Mushrooms are free of fat and cholesterol, high in fiber and loaded with “meaty” flavor. We stuffed the baby bella variety with a mixture of savory onions, garlic, kale (the nutritional powerhouse) and creamy ricotta cheese. Add a drizzle of tomato sauce and mozzarella, then pop them in the oven. In just 20 minutes they will come out warm and fragrant, ready to make your snack time the highlight of your day.