5 low-calorie snacks

2. Coconut butter, date and cranberry protein balls

These simple coconut butter, date and cranberry energy balls are made from totally natural ingredients. Packed with nuts, whole grains and fruit, they're full of the good stuff.

3. Avocado, kiwi and lime ice lollies

Our bright and zesty super green lollies are made with vitamin-packed fruits and refreshing coconut water for a nutritious summer snack.

4. Baked kale crisps with smoky paprika salt

Kale makes a fantastic healthy low-fat, low-calorie snack – a great alternative to crisps. Sprinkle with whatever spices you fancy – celery salt or a mild chilli powder would both work well.

5. Energy balls

These little bites are great to have before exercise, or when you feel you're flagging, as the simple sugars in the fruits will give you an instant boost, and the nuts, nut butters and oats will give you a slow release of energy. We’ve made three flavours but you can create your own using the same idea.

Tracey Raye is the health editor for olive and BBC Good Food. Tracey, MSc, is a registered nutritionist, holding a master’s degree in Personalised Nutrition. She is passionate about harnessing the power of all things health and well-being – in a way that enhances, rather than limits our lives. She covers our nourishing recipes and collections, oversees our health strategy and stays adrift of the latest health and lifestyle trends in order to bring you the tools and inspiration you need to find what health means for you.