Healthy snacking is an important part of a balanced diet -- but if you're not careful, bite-size nibbles can become full-size entrees, as far as calories are concerned. By savoring each bite and choosing foods that naturally satisfy your cravings, you can keep your numbers in check without going hungry between meals. Keep the ingredients for these Whole Body Action Plan-approved snacks and small plates on hand for quick and easy noshing.

1. 1 Greek-yogurt parfait with papaya and berries (pictured): 164 calories. Sweetened with honey, this makes for a tasty snack or dessert. Get the Recipe.

2. 1/2 cup plain, low-fat yogurt and a generous 1/4 cup of blueberries: 100 calories

3. 2 dates rolled in 2 tablespoons of coconut: 200 calories.

4. 1/2 medium pear, sliced, topped with 2/3 ounce fresh goat cheese: 104 calories

5. 1 serving vegetable salsa (pictured): 51 calories. This mix of squash, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes is best paired with toasted whole-wheat bread or sliced, baked tofu. Get the Recipe.

6. 5 endive leaves spread with 1/4 cup olive tapenade: 100 calories.

7. 1/2 cup sugar snap peas dipped in 1/3 cup hummus: 180 calories. Try making your own hummus with lemon juice, sesame seeds, and garlic for extra flavor. Get the Recipe.

8. 1 cup raw veggies and 1/4 cup bean spread: 140 calories.

9. 2/3 cup homemade granola (pictured): 194 calories. Our fiber- and omega-3-rich version has less fat and cholesterol than store-bought brands. Start with the basics, and experiment with adding fruit and nuts. Get the Recipe.

10. 4 kelp (seaweed) crackers: 25 calories.

11. 1 handful black-bean chips with salsa: 180 calories.

12. 1/2 ounce mini whole-grain pretzel sticks -- approximately 11 sticks -- with 1 teaspoon peanut butter: 95 calories.

13. 1 serving of spiced walnuts (pictured): 195 calories. Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick. Get the Recipe.

14. 1 handful raw nuts and/or seeds: 170 calories.

15. 1 energy bar based on whole foods like nuts, seeds, and dried fruits: 210 calories.

16. 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, lightly salted: 169 calories.

17. 12 ounces cranberry-grapefruit sparkler (pictured): 108 calories. Quell a soda craving with this fruity, fizzy homemade beverage. Get the Recipe.

18. 6 ounces vegetable juice: 180 calories.

19. 1 cup coconut chai tea with soy milk: 120 calories.

20. 1 cup homemade hot cocoa made with 3 tablespoons of high-quality cocoa powder, 7 ounces of almond milk, and 1 tablespoon of honey: 130 calories.

21. 1/2 ounce dark chocolate with 4 slivered almonds (pictured): 96 calories.

22. 1 apple-cinnamon muffin made with whole-grain flour and blackstrap molasses: 170 calories.

23. 1 double-dark-chocolate-and-ginger biscotti: 84 calories. The sweet spiciness of the crystallized ginger in these cookies complements the richness of the antioxidant-filled dark chocolate. Get the Recipe.

24. 1 piece walnut shortbread: 173 calories. Our version of this traditional dessert uses a combination of regular and whole-wheat flour, and is high in omega-3s. Get the Recipe.

25. 1 mushroom stuffed with hazelnut-and-turkey sausage (pictured): 107 calories. Serve these at your next get-together and pop one (or two!) to keep hunger under control. Get the Recipe.

26. 4 carrot-and-onion patties: 120 calories. Using nonfat yogurt in place of sour cream all but eliminates the fat in these bite-size munchies. Get the Recipe.

27. 1 serving of roasted red saffron peppers: 81 calories. This dish makes a flavorful antipast plate, and will fill you up so you don't overeat at dinner. Get the Recipe.

28. 1 prosciutto-wrapped fig sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar: 101 calories. Set out a tray of these treats when you have company, or on a long afternoon at the office. Get the Recipe.