Snacking is of the most important parts of the slimming world plan for you to stick with the diet and lose weight.
Finding low syn snacks on the slimming world plan might not be as easy, however, and it's a good idea to stock up on these foods for whenever a snack attack hits to avoid reaching for high syn options.
Down below, we've put together an ultimate low syn snack list to keep you satisfied on the SW plan, whether you have a sweet tooth or love crisps!
Why Use Your Syn Allowance On Slimming World?
Some people assume that if they do utilise their syn allowance on the SW plan they might be able to lose weight faster, due to them not indulging.
This is not true however, SW design 10-15 syns to be used depending on the user so as they can stick with the diet and not feel deprived, syns are carefully calculated into about an extra 250 calories a day in conjunction with your normal diet.
So to get the most out of your syns, we suggest snacking on low syn snacks when possible.
Our Ultimate Low Syn Snack List
In our ultimate snack list below, we will take you through different categories of snacks and their syns to keep you on track with the diet.
Crisps
If you love crisps, you might be shocked to learn just how many syns some crisp choices can have, so we've listed a few of the lowest syn choice options below.
Popcorn
Popcorn is a favourite choice for a movie night in, and it's also a perfect choice for a low syn snack, with options ranging as low as 2 syns a pack, allowing you to eat up to 7 packs before even nearing your daily syn allowance.
Typically, most popcorn is naturally low in syns since it just popped air, most syns in this snack come from the flavourings like toffee popcorn and oil in microwave popcorn.
If you want to make this cinema popcorn snack even lower in syns, you could always make your own too.
If you're a lover of savoury snacks, you'll love Burtons fish and chips crisps, although high in syns, for half a bag you are looking at only 3-5 syn values for all their flavours.
These crisps in particular should be eaten in moderation due to their high sodium content, we would avoid eating them out of a sharing bag.
Burtons fish & chips salt and vinegar - 10 syns.
Burtons fish & chips curry sauce - 6.5 a serving.
Burton's cheesy chips - 7 syns.
Walkers Crisps
Walkers crisps are a favourite choice for many of us and with lots of options, you can always find the healthier flavour which is lower in syns.
For example, their Monster Munch crisps only have around 5 syns a pack, meaning you could have up to three of them before using up your daily syn allowance.
Walkers offer their baked range too which has around 5 syns per individual portions bag, making it the healthier option in comparison to the regular fried potatoes which have around 6 syns.
Walkers Marmite crisps - 6.5 syns.
Walkers ready salted - 6.5 syns.
Walkers Worcester sauce - 6.5 syns.
Walkers roast chicken - 6.5 syns.
Walkers smoky bacon - 6.5 syns.
Walkers pickled onion - 6.5 syns.
Walkers prawn cocktail - 6.5 syns.
Walkers Mediterranean - 6.5 syns.
Walker's beef and onion - 6.5 syns.
Walkers sensations - 5.5 syns.
Walkers squares - 5 syns.
Walkers multigrain - 6 syns.
Walkers baked - 5 syns.
Walkers crinkled - 7.5 syns.
Snack A Jacks
Snack a jacks are popular low-calorie snacks and are a great choice for snacking on the slimming world plan since they are low in syns.
On average, most Snack A jacks have around 2 syns for their large versions and 5 syns for a mini bag. They are low in syns due to the fact they are made from popped rice, rather than fried potato.
Snack A Jacks Jumbo cheese flavour - 2 syns a rice cake.
Snack A Jacks Jumbo caramel flavour - 2.5 syns a rice cake.
Snack A Jacks 26g bag sweet chilli - 5.5 syns.
Snack A Jacks 26g bag prawn cocktail - 5.5 syns.
Snack A Jacks Jumbo barbecue flavour - 2 syns a rice cake.
Snack A Jacks Jumbo chocolate chip flavour - 3 syns a rice cake.
Snack A Jacks Jumbo salt & vinegar flavour - 2 syns a rice cake.
Snack A Jacks barbecue - 5.5 syns.
Snack A Jacks 26g bag sour cream and chive - 5.5 syns.
Popchips are known as the healthy option in comparison to normal crisps since they are popped, not fried, they have around 6 syns a bag, which is a similar syn value to regular crisps but is better for your health since they have less fat content.
Popchips Original Popped Potato Chips 85G - 5 syns per serving.
Most people would assume that Wotsits are not the healthy option to be snacking on in terms of crisps in a slimming world but you might be surprised to learn that a small bag of Wotsits will only cost 4.5 syns.
Skips have syn values ranging between 4-4.5 syns according to the size of the bag you choose, their 40g bags could cost you up to 11 syns, so we would suggest snacking on only the smaller portions.
Skips Prawn Cocktail Grab Bag Crisps 35g - 9.6 syns.
Quavers
The smallest bag of Quavers will set you back 4.5 syns on the SW plan, allowing you to have up to three bags, while their larger bags have around 9 syns for 34 grams, still making them generous in syns for the amount.
There's no reason as to why you can't enjoy some Cheetos on SW they are one of the lowest syn crisp snack options on our list having only 3.5 syns a pack for their flamin hot versions!
Due to their puffed design, this keeps them low in syns, allowing you to have up to 4 packs before using your allowance!
Energy bars can be the wise choice in slimming world when you need a snack rather than crisps or chocolate bars.
We've listed our best low syn choices below.
Alpen Bars
Alpen light bars typically have between 3-4 syns in total depending on the flavour that you choose, making them a great low syn energy bar choice, whether for a quick snack or light brekky.
Go Ahead yoghurt bars on average have 3.5 syns a slice, making them a great low syn snack when you want something healthy but also sweet.
We would be aware however that their slices can often come in packs of five, which would cost you nearly your whole daily syn allowance, so they should be eaten within moderation!
Go Ahead Fruity Cake Bites Orange & Lemon 136g - 3 syns per bar.
Go Ahead Fruity Cake Bites Raspberry & Strawberry 136g - 3 syns per bar.
Go Ahead Apple Fruit Bakes 6 per pack - 6.5 syns per bake.
Go Ahead Fruit & Fibre Slices Strawberry 5 per pack - 3 syns per slice.
Go Ahead Fruit & Fibre Slices Blueberry 5 per pack - 3 syns per slice.
Go Ahead Yoghurt Breaks Red Cherry 5 per pack - 3.5 syns a slice.
Go Ahead Yoghurt Breaks Strawberry 5 per pack - 3.5 syns a slice.
Granola Bars
Granola bars are a good low syn snack choice if you're after some energy, but you should be aware that these bars can often be loaded with sugar despite being advertised as healthy.
You can expect granola bars to be anywhere between 10-4 syns depending on the type and brand you choose.
For example, Harvest Morn granola bars have a syn value of 9.5 syns.
Nature Valley Granola Bars Maple Syrup 5 Pack - 10 syns.
Kellogg's Special K Bar Juicy Red Berry 5x27g - 4 syns.
Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Dark Chocolate & Nut Cereal Bars 4x40g - 7 syns.
Eat Natural Crunchy Protein Bars with Peanuts & Chocolate 3 x 45g - 11.5 syns.
Eat Natural Fruit & Nut Bars Dark Chocolate with Cranberries and Macadamias 3 x 45g - 11 syns.
Jordans Frusli Red Berries Cereal Bars 6x30g - 6 syns.
Slimfast Bars
Rather than indulging in a chocolate bar, slim fast bars can be an excellent low syn alternative with nearly half the syns thanks to them being low in calories.
Slimfast bars typically have between 5-11 syns depending if you choose one of their meal bars.
Slimfast Chocolate Meal Bar 240G (4X60g) - 11 syns.
Slimfast Rocky Road Meal Bar 4 X 60G - 11 syns.
Slimfast Double Chocolate Snack Bar 6X25g - 5 syns.
Nakd Bars
Nakd bars come in lots of options in terms of flavour, they are excellent for snacking on when your craving something sweet and are made from all-natural ingredients rather than artificial flavourings.
Nakd Almond Macaroon - 7 syns per bar.
Nakd Lemon Drizzle Wholefood Bars - 6.5 syns per bar.
Nakd Bakewell Tart Wholefood Bars - 7 syns per bar.
Nakd Banoffee Pie Bars - 6.5 syns per bar.
Nákd berry delight - 6.5 syns per bar.
Nakd Double Chocolish - 7 syns per bar.
Nakd Coffee & Walnut Wholefood Bars - 7 syns per bar.
Kallo Belgian Chocolate Mini Rice Cakes Multipack 4 x 21g - 5 syns per pack.
Kallo Organic Unsalted Rice Cakes - 1.5 syns.
Kallo Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar Rice and Corn Cakes 122g - 1.5 syns per cake.
Supermarket Rice Cakes
Standard supermarket rice cakes have between 1.5 syns to 2 syns depending on the flavour of the rice cake that you choose. These rice cakes are great weight loss goodies to stock up on when you are feeling peckish.
In comparison to average scotch eggs, Quorn picnic eggs are a much more syn friendly snack, on average they have 1.5 syns allowing you to have 3 or even 4 when your feeling peckish.
Spaghetti Hoops
Random, we know, but a tin of spaghetti hoops is quick to prepare and low on the calorie mark and best of all, are syn free!
Ice Cream
Ice cream is typically seen as a big no-no in slimming world, but there are now some low calorie syn friendly options on the market which make a great snack.
Halo Top
Halo top ice creams are a dieter's best friend and one of the best weight loss goodies you can stock up on the slimming world plan if you are a lover of ice cream.
On average halo top can have around 3.5 syns for 100ml.
Halo Top Birthday Cake Ice Cream – 3 syns for 100ml.
Halo Top Chocolate Dairy Free Ice Cream – 3 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Candy Bar Ice Cream – 4 syns for 100ml.
Halo Top Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream – 4 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream – 4 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Cookies & Cream Ice Cream – 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup Dairy-Free Ice Cream - 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream - 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Red Velvet Ice Cream - 4 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream – 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Toasted Coconut Dairy-Free Ice Cream – 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – 3 syns per 100ml.
Halo Top Sea Salt Dairy-Free Ice Cream - 3.5 syns per 100ml.
Crackers
For bad weeks when you feel more hungry than usual, having your cupboards stocked with some low syn crackers is important for healthy snacking.
Ryvitas
Ryvitas are excellent for slimmers, most of their cracker range never goes over 1.5 syns, and they can be topped with syn free proteins such as tuna or eggs for a quick snack.
Some Ryvita's also can count as your healthy extra B which is your dose of fibre, this is normally up to two pieces.
Ryvita Bakes Beetroot and Sweet Onion – Four syns per bake.
Ryvita Thins Multi-seed Flatbreads - Two syns per bread.
Ryvita Thins Sun-dried Tomato & Herb Flatbreads –1.5 syns per bread.
Ryvita Bakes Tomato and Red Pepper – Four syns per bake.
Ryvita Cracked Black Pepper Crunchy Rye Breads – 1.5 syns per bread.
Ryvita Crackers Baked with Golden Rye – 1.5 syns per rye.
Ryvita Crackers with Beetroot – 1.5 syns per cracker.
Ryvita Crackers with Carrot & Cumin – 1 syn per cracker.
Ryvita Rye Cakes Lightly Salted – 1 syn per rye cake.
Ryvita Crackerbread Pepper – 1 syns per bread.
Ryvita Rye Cakes Multigrain – 1 syns per cake.
Ryvita Thins Cheddar and Cracked Black Pepper Flatbreads – 1.5 syns per bread.
Poppadoms
Believe it or not, poppadoms make a great low syn snack, they have around 4 syns per one, meaning you could have up to 3 of them before nearing your daily syn allowance.
Slim's Multigrain Pops Original Flavour 75g - 1 syn.
Slim's All Natural Multigrain Pops Original Flavour Crackers 75g - 1 syn.
Biscuits
There's nothing like a cuppa tea and some lovely biscuits when you're snacking, but most biscuits are full of syns and sugar.
We've found some low syn options to add to your snack list below.
Sugar Free Biscuits
Sugar free biscuits are a great low syn alternative to sugary biscuits and are often lower in syns, you'll find that most sugar free options have between 3-4 syns and nearly half the sugar of a normal biscuit.
Gullón Zeroh! Sugar-Free Choc Chip Cookies - 4 syns per biscuit.
Gullón Zeroh! Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Digestives - 3 syns per biscuit.
Gullón Zeroh! Sugar-Free Digestive Biscuits - 3 syns per biscuit.
Belvita Biscuits
For quick breakfast ideas (check out our article on SlimmingWorld Breakfast Ideas) or a healthy mid-morning snack, you can find some low syn Belvita biscuit options for as low as 2.5 syns a biscuit. We would steer clear of Belvita biscuits that have been filled, these are often higher in syns, with some having up to 9 syns.
Belvita Honey and Nut Biscuits - 2.5 syns.
Belvita Chocolate Chip - 2.5 syns per serving.
Belvita Milk and Cereal Biscuits - 2.5 syns per serving.
Belvita Biscuit Strawberry and Yogurt Crunch - 5.5 syns per serving.
Belvita Raspberry Chia Seeds - 3.5 syns a biscuit.
Rich tea biscuits only have 2 syns per biscuit, making them a great low syn treat to have with a relaxing cuppa. You could have up to 7 of these biscuits before using up your daily syn allowance.
Cloud Bread
Cloud bread is a great syn free snack on slimming world to regular bread, you simply make this bread with some quark and eggs and it can be used for sandwiches or even as toast in the morning.
Last Words
To conclude, we hope you've enjoyed our low syn snacking list and found some new favourites to stock up on while using the SW diet. Always remember your syns can be used on any kind of food you want as long as it is within your 15 syn daily allowances.
Jennifer is a certified nutritionist and weight loss coach with a Master's in Nutrition from Cambridge. With over 10 years experience, she shares healthy recipes and science-backed slimming tips on SheCooksSheEats to help people reach their wellness goals. Jennifer stays up-to-date by regularly attending conferences and continuing her nutrition education. She aims to provide research-backed advice to inspire balanced, happy living.
