Healthy Diet Snacks In Korea That Satisfy Your Cravings

It's getting warmer these days, which means summer is officially approaching.

It's time to bounce back from our weight gain during the pandemic and get our summer bodies!

With these delicious diet snacks in Korea, you can easily substitute your cravings for healthier options.

Let's go through the top recommendations together!

TEAZEN Kombucha
Citron/Berry

Price: 7,000 won (10 sticks)

Calories: 15kcal / 1 stick

First on our list is kombucha from the brand TEAZEN that's loved by BTS Jungkook!

As soon as he mentioned that he was drinking this at a V Live at the end of February, the product was sold out within 3 days!

Kombucha is a fermented tea made by extracting green tea or black tea, and sugar. It contains 12 types of lactic acid bacteria and probiotics, which has many health benefits.

It has a sweet and sour taste, with a little carbonic acid.

There are two main benefits of kombucha.

First, your metabolism may slow down when you're trying to lose weight and drinking kombucha boosts your metabolism!

Second, thanks to the 12 types of lactic acid bacteria and probiotics, it digests well and discharges toxins from our bodies.

It's also very easy to make!

Add the kombucha powder to 250ml of water and mix it well.

You can easily bring it to-go and just pour some water.

You can adjust the temperature of the water, but the colder it is, the better the frizz so we recommend drinking it cold.

We tried the citron and berry flavors.

I personally enjoy drinking citron tea, and I was surprised by how delicious it tasted. It tasted just like a citron ade I usually order at cafes.

The berry flavor contains 8 kinds of berries including blueberry, cranberry, and raspberry. It has a refreshing and sweet fruity taste.

Even though both of the drinks don't contain any artificial sweeteners, it tasted very sweet and delicious.

It's incredible that this drink contains 0 grams of sugar!

It's also only 15 calories for one glass, so you can drink it without feeling guilty when you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

DANO Tteokbokki
Jjajang/Spicy

Price: 3,000 won

Calories: 270 kcal (115g)

I'm sure you've heard of one of Korea's representative foods, spicy rice cakes called tteokbokki (떡볶이). It's also known as the No.1 enemy for people that are trying to watch their weight.

It's a dish made of rice cakes and fish cakes that are high in carbs in red chili paste, gochujang (고추장).

It's spicy and sweet which makes it very high in calories.

But Dano Shop has made low-calorie tteokbokki that anyone can enjoy.

It contains only 0 grams of sugar and 0.9 grams of fat. It also contains a lot of fiber and protein, which makes it a healthy option.

When you open up the lid, there are healthy rice cakes made of brown rice, seasoning, and a paper spoon that's eco-friendly.

First, put the rice cakes and seasoning in the cup. Then, pour water according to the line indicated in the cup.

Microwave it for 3 minutes and it's done!

This is the spicy tteokbokki.

I didn't have high expectations as it was a healthy version of the original dish, but I was surprised by the taste after having a bite.

The rice cakes were chewy and soft just like the ones sold in restaurants and markets.

The sauce was also spicy and sweet which is very similar to the original.

It's a great option for those that are seeking healthy food options as it also contains onions and cabbages.

Next is the jjajang based tteokbokki, perfect for those that aren't good with spicy food.

It's not made with spicy sauce, so it's just sweet.

I personally liked this better than the original spicy one. It tasted sweet and very delicious.

I recommend these if you're craving tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes!

DASHIN Konjac Noodles
Green Tea Bibim/Stir-fried Seafood

Price:
Green Tea Bibim: 2,900 won
Stir-fried Seafood: 3,200 won

Calories:
Green Tea Bibim: 36 kcal (176g)
Stir-fried Seafood: 81 kcal (212g)

These cup noodles with the cutest packages are the no-wheat flour, low-calorie konjac noodles!

Konjac noodles are highly recommended for those that can't give up noodles even during a diet.

Noodles are usually high in carbohydrates, calories, and sodium. So people try to avoid them when trying to lose weight.

But konjac noodles solve all these problems.

While wheat flour and white rice are about 360 calories per 100 grams, konjac noodles are only 100 calories per 100 grams and contain 2.3 grams of carbohydrates!

Besides, thanks to the sauce that has been drastically lowered in sodium and sugar, even if you consume everything in the cup, it's still only 28 to 81 calories!

It's also very easy to make.

When you open the lid, you'll find konjac noodles, seasoning, and sauce.

First, open the package containing the noodles and pour everything out to rinse it in water 1-2 times.

Then, pour in the sauce and seasoning, and mix it all together.

It's super convenient and quick to make.

Green Tea Bibim

The green tea bibim flavor contains organic powdered green tea from Jeju and konjac noodles.

It's also made without sugar and sodium for additional health benefits.

I thought it would taste bland because of the lack of sodium and sugar, but I actually couldn't really notice a difference from the regular bibim sauce.

It was also a surprise to see that the whole cup of noodles is only 28 calories and it is very filling.

It would be a good option for those on a diet to eat as a snack or a meal replacement with some protein.

Stir-fried Seafood

The stir-fried seafood flavor uses flatter noodles than the green tea bibim flavor, so it mixes well with the sauce.

The chewiness of the konjac noodles was very delicious.

The sauce is made of shrimp, squid, and clams so you can really taste the seafood.

Konjac noodles are easier to digest and it's also much lower in calories.

It's highly recommended for those who still want to eat some noodles while on a diet.

S'MORE Ohgodmallow

Price: 14,400 won (20 EA)

Calories: 34 kcal (1 EA)

Is there anyone who always gives up on their weight loss journey because of their cravings for sweet snacks?

Well, you're not alone!

The S'more Ohgodmallow is the best option for those that are craving something sweet during a diet.

It is a very popular snack that started in Hongdae in 2016 and has sold over 7 million products.

I also see this a lot on my Instagram feed whenever someone announces that they're going on a diet. All my friends strongly recommend it.

The box contains 20 of these sweet marshmallows on a cracker.

It contains minimal sugar and zero fat and cholesterol.

At only 34 calories, it's packaged separately so eating one or two a day will help you with your cravings.

It is recommended to heat it up in the microwave for 7-15 seconds to enjoy it while it's warm and melted.

Being able to still eat delicious sweet desserts while on a diet will help you stay sane!

Whole-wheat Choco Pie

Price: 12,500 won

Calories: 193 kcal (1 EA)

I rushed to the store as soon as I heard that there is a new choco pie snack that is made of whole wheat.

Choco pie is a sweet snack that contains marshmallows between spongy bread coated in chocolate. It's a very popular snack among Koreans.

Finally, we can enjoy choco pies when we're on a diet with a less guilty conscience.

It contains lowered carbohydrate and calories by replacing its plain wheat bread with whole wheat bread.

It also uses fresh milk cream instead of marshmallows and dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate to lower the sugar content.

The whole wheat coco pie has 15 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of sugar.

I didn't expect it to taste as good as it actually does! The bread was spongy and the milk cream was very soft.

Since they used dark chocolate, it tasted even better as it wasn't too sweet.

It's less sweet but a lot softer than the original and deliciously melted in my mouth.

If you want to enjoy some sweet chocolate desserts, make sure to try these! It will help you increase your energy levels.

Nutri D-Day Diet Happymix Package Set

Price: 20,800 won

Calories: 80-95 kcal (1 EA)

Diet protein shakes are a great option for those that are not only trying to lose weight but trying to gain muscle as well.

Those who are trying to lose weight can have these as a meal replacement, and those that are trying to gain muscle can drink it after an exercise.

The biggest downside to diet shakes is that they don't taste great. Many people dislike it because of its smell of protein powder and it's hard to consistently incorporate into your daily lives.

But the Nutri D-Date Diet shakes cover all these concerns.

When you open the box, you'll find these cute packets of different flavored protein powders.

Because of its size, it makes it convenient to carry around.

The box contains 11 flavors in total and it's famous for tasting like ice cream.

From the top left are the flavors: Oatmeal, Cookies & Cream, Real Choco, Strawberry Yogurt, Cafe Latte, Colostrum Protein, Vanilla, Mint Chocochip, Walnut Almond, Cherry & Berryberry, Sweet Red Bean.

There are so many different flavors to choose from that you won't get sick of having the same one each time.

It's very simple to make. Just mix 1 cup of milk and 1 packet of your preferred protein shake flavor and shake well.

From the left are Oatmeal, Real Choco, Cherry&Berryberry, and Cookies & Cream.

Oatmeal

As you already know, oats are extremely beneficial to your health. They are high in dietary fiber and fill you up. It's one of the top recommended foods for those on a diet.

The shake is savory and delicious. There are bits of oats in the drink that you can taste! If you like nuts or oats, you'll enjoy this flavor.

Real Choco

I tried other chocolate shakes before but I couldn't find one I liked that didn't have the strange smell of protein powder that overpowers the chocolate.

Well, this drink tasted like real chocolate milk! It's widely enjoyed by many people because of its smooth and rich chocolate.

Cherry&Berryberry

This drink tasted like cherry ice cream. In Korea, there is a popular cherry ice cream brand, Cherry Maru (체리마루) and it tastes just like it!

There are slices of cranberry that you can taste that are chewy. It tasted like a sweet and delicious cherry ice cream.

Cookies & Cream

Cookies & Cream is my go-to order at most ice cream places. Usually, when I don't know what to order, I always go for it as it never fails me.

Well, the flavor didn't fail me this time either!

I had tried cookies & cream flavored protein shakes before but I get sick of it really fast as it's too sweet. However, this shake wasn't sickening sweet so it is highly recommended.

Try replacing 1 or 2 meals a day with these shakes!

Each packet is a natural meal replacement powder, that is nutritionally balanced. It's sweet and delicious with various flavors so you won't get tired of the same taste!

Order Your Nutri D-DAY Diet Happymix Package Set (14 pack)

Delight Project Real Pizza Bagel Chip

Price: 2,500 won

Calories: 265 kcal (60g)

Have you ever watched Youn Stay? It's a variety program with the Oscar-winning actress, Youn Yuh-jung.

In the show, you'll often see its members carrying around this brand of chips.

It is one of the most popular snacks at Olive Young.

The bagel chips are oven-baked pastries made from thinly sliced bagels.

Maybe that was a reason for its crunchiness! It tasted similar to Italian biscottis.

However, it was much lighter and tasted better as it didn't contain as much butter and oil.

Usually, potato chips are pretty salty so I don't eat them often.

But these pizza bagel chips tasted like pizza with a moderately sweet and salty taste.

So it's recommended for those that are on diets, as well as people that are just looking to try a healthier option for chips.

When you're feeling down from being on a diet for too long, you can open this bag of chips without feeling guilty.

There are also garlic butter, honey butter, and chocolate cinnamon flavors that are available so you can pick one according to your preference!

That concludes today's post on highly recommended healthy diet snacks in Korea.

Who said healthy foods don't taste good?

Let's try to live a healthier lifestyle each day by finding healthier options for our favorite snacks that taste just as good!

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