DIY Snack Packs to Save Cash & Calories

Jun 24 2026
We love single-serve snack mixes, but we're also control freaks. That’s why we came up with this DIY guide! Choose 2–4 of these 50-calorie portions, mix ‘em up, and fill your pantry with perfect portion-controlled packs!



50-Calorie Snack Portions (Mix & Match!)

Almonds
7 unsalted dry-roasted nuts: 50 calories, 4g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 2g carbs, 1g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 1.5g protein – WW Points® value 1*

Pistachios
13 unsalted dry-roasted nuts: 50 calories, 4g total fat (0.5g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 2.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 0.5g sugars, 1.5g protein – WW Points® value 1*

Mini pretzel twists
8 mini twists: 50 calories, <0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 155mg sodium, 10.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein – WW Points® value 1*

94% fat-free microwave popcorn
2 1/2 cups popped corn: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 100mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 0g sugars, 1g protein – WW Points® value 1*

Freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 cup: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 11g carbs, 3g fiber, 7.5g sugars, <0.5g protein – WW Points® value 1*

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Heaping 1/4 cup: 50 calories, 1g total fat (<0.5g sat. fat), 82mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 0.5g protein – WW Points® value 1*

Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp.: 50 calories, 2.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 5g sugars, 0.5g protein – WW Points® value 2*

Rice Chex cereal
Scant 1/2 cup: 50 calories, <0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 103mg sodium,  11.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 1g sugars, 1g protein – WW Points® value 2

Chocolate Cheerios
1/3 cup: 50 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 67mg sodium, 9.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 3.5g sugars, 1g protein – WW Points® value 2*

Mini marshmallows
1/3 cup: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 13mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 0g fiber, 9g sugars, <0.5g protein – WW Points® value 3*

Sweetened dried cranberries
2 tbsp.: 50 calories, 0g total fat (0g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 12.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 10.5g sugars, 0g protein – WW Points® value 4*



HG Tip: Pair snacks with larger portions (like cereal and popcorn) with the more calorie-dense treats (like nuts and chocolate chips)!
 
HG FYI: Nutritional info for generic snacks is based on averages. 



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