Atkins Diet Snack Ideas

Atkins Diet also called Atkins Nutritional Approach offers a low-carb approach to weight loss and weight management. Individuals following the Atkins Diet are encouraged to reduce the amount of carbohydrates and refined sugars in their diet and focus on the consumption of lean protein, fruits and vegetables. Atkins sells a wide variety of pre-made snack items but followers of the diet can also create their own snack plan.

Almonds

• Atkins followers looking for a snack with a healthy crunch can consider almonds. With a whopping 6 g of protein and only 6 g of carbohydrates -- with three of those grams coming from dietary fiber -- one ounce of this salty snack is a winner in taste and nutritional value.

Sugar-free Jello

• Coming in at only 10 calories per serving, sugar-free jello boasts a zero carb count. Snackers can enjoy the gelatin treat in a variety of flavors including cherry, grape, orange, green tea and red apple.

Hard boiled Eggs

• Hard boiled eggs are an ideal snack when following the Atkins Diet. Hard boiled eggs ring in at 6 g of protein per large egg and contain only 1 g of carbohydrates. For an alternative, consider egg salad or deviled eggs.

Dill Pickles

• While dill pickles don't offer much in the way of nutritional value they contain only 1 g of carbohydrate per spear making them an excellent snack choice. Choose between whole dill pickles, slices or spears but stay away from sweet pickles as they are loaded with sugar.

Tuna and Salmon

• Tuna or smoked salmon mixed with cream cheese and spread on cucumber slices can tame a snacker's appetite. The spread can also be used as a dip for other vegetables or rolled in a lettuce leaf.

Cheddar Cheese

• One slice of cheddar cheese has 7 g of protein and zero carbs. The cheese can be eaten plain or on a piece of celery or apple. Make mini cheese sandwiches using lettuce leaves and slices of pickle.

Berries

• Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries offer a sweet treat between meals. The berries are high in antioxidants but also contain sugar and therefore should be eaten in moderation as a snack. Create a dessert by blending frozen berries in a blender or food processor.

Sunflower Seeds

• A protein packed snack, once ounce of sunflower seeds contains 6 g of carbohydrates with three of the grams serving as dietary fiber. The seeds are high in plant-based fats which allow snackers to feel full with just a handful.