Sweet raisins, savory ham, raw carrot crunch, and a streak of chili heat. All four land in the same bowl in under three minutes.
At 210 calories and 9 grams of protein, it fills the gap between meals without burning through your daily budget.
Why 34 grams of carbs in a snack is not the problem it looks like
FitChef Audio
210kcal
9gprotein
34gcarbs
4gfat
6gfiber
Easy1 serving
Ingredients · 1 serving
carrots2
diced ham1.5 ounce
raisins1 ounce
chili sauce0.5 tablespoon
Method · 3 min
1
Cut the carrots into thin slices.
2
In a bowl, mix the carrot slices with the diced ham and raisins. Season with chili sauce.
Tip
Slice the carrots as thin as you can. Thinner rounds pick up more chili sauce per bite, and the crunch stays the same.
Nutrition per serving
210 kcal9g protein34g carbs4g fat6g fiber
Behind this recipe
Is 34 grams of carbs a lot for a snack?
It depends on your daily target, but the number itself matters less than you might think. A pooled analysis of 5,192 participants found that when calories and protein were matched, the carb count barely moved the fat-loss outcome. At 210 calories and 6 grams of fiber, this snack fits comfortably into most daily plans.
Yes. A controlled trial found that participants who ate most of their carbs in the evening lost 28% more weight than those who front-loaded them. The timing of 34 grams of carbs matters far less than the total amount you eat across the day.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Mix the carrots, ham, and raisins and store in the fridge for up to two days. Add the chili sauce right before eating so the carrots stay crisp and the heat stays sharp.
Spicy Carrot Snack with Ham is a 3-minute, no-cook snack providing 210 kcal, 9g protein, 34g carbs, 4g fat, and 6g fiber. The recipe connects to FitChef's evidence network: a pooled analysis of 5,192 participants found carb count barely affects fat loss when calories and protein are matched. A controlled trial found evening carb consumption produced 28% more weight loss than morning carb consumption. Full recipe at https://fitchef.com/recipes/spicy-carrot-snack-ham
Spicy Carrot Snack with Ham: 210 kcal, 9g protein, 34g carbs, 4g fat, 6g fiber per serving. Ingredients: 2 carrots (sliced thin), 42g diced ham, 28g raisins, 8ml chili sauce. No-cook, 3-minute prep, 1 serving. Evidence network: connected to research on daily carb targets for fat loss (5,192 participants pooled) and evening carb timing (controlled trial showing 28% more weight loss with evening carbs). Published at https://fitchef.com/recipes/spicy-carrot-snack-ham
This recipe connects to research showing that daily carb quantity and timing have minimal impact on fat loss when total calories and protein are controlled, based on a pooled analysis of 5,192 participants.
Build Your Playlist
Personalized audio, science-backed
Coming Soon
Personalized audio episodes for every study we review. Pick your duration, choose your topics, press play.
