Snacks you can eat that don't make you feel guilty?

deaconexpired

Really watching my meals but need some suggestions for snacks that don't add lots of calories.
All help will be appreciated

kisamekick

We talking unhealthy snacks? I eat a brand of popcorn called 'Skinny popcorn' 78 calories a bag. Pombear crisps 95 calories a bag. Alpro yogurt I think around 80 calories a tub.
Also occasionally eat a whole tub of ice cream to myself called 'Almond dream' doesn't even hit 500 calories, it's like 450!! Only do it every week or two though haha.

These a pretty much the only snacks I eat and buy, don't go near biscuits, I end up eating the whole packet. A hobnob biscuit is 70 calories and there are about 20 biscuits. I felt awful all day long lol. Oh well, you learn from your mistakes

RuNaRoUnDaFiEld

Sugar free jelly 9 calories
Seafood sticks 18 calories
Aldi light benefit bars 67 calories
Quavers 99 calories
Cup of soup 40 calories

attosa

Fiberous veggies (I like blanched broccoli with Greek yogurt dip), veggies with pb/yogurt mix dip, frozen banana "nice cream"

nyponbell

Pre-portioned nuts, with something sweet (like dark chocolate, or dried fruit or something more of your choosing). If it's pre-packaged by you, you know how much you're eating and it will hopefully be a way to help portion control as well (if that's an issue) because you don't want to be faced with all the little empty packages.

fullylugged

Apple slices : 35 cals a serving
Popsecret 100 cal kettle corn bags.
Bruschetta: varies, but usually 50 cals or less per serving. Get a french bread and slice thin, then toast.

deaconexpired

kisamekick wrote: »

We talking unhealthy snacks? I eat a brand of popcorn called 'Skinny popcorn' 78 calories a bag. Pombear crisps 95 calories a bag. Alpro yogurt I think around 80 calories a tub.
Also occasionally eat a whole tub of ice cream to myself called 'Almond dream' doesn't even hit 500 calories, it's like 450!! Only do it every week or two though haha.

These a pretty much the only snacks I eat and buy, don't go near biscuits, I end up eating the whole packet. A hobnob biscuit is 70 calories and there are about 20 biscuits. I felt awful all day long lol. Oh well, you learn from your mistakes

Sounds great! Thanks for the advice

deaconexpired

Thanks guys all great stuff. On my way to shops now

kommodevaran

Not a direct answer to your question, but I have taken a different approach.
I eat full meals that satisfy me, leaving no need for "regular snacking" (which feels quite like an oxymoron anyway).
I refuse to feel guilty for eating.
I will have treats now and then, but I try to moderate my intake, and occasional splurges don't have that great an impact. It's what I do most days that is most important.

LivingtheLeanDream

Snacking NEVER makes me feel guilty - I fit them into my calories every day.

If you eat well balanced and filling meals that does take the notion of mindless snacking out of the equation - or it should! mind over matter in that case and eventually the habit of being more mindful will stick
Also plenty of water helps, sometimes we think we are hungry when its actually thirst.

deaconexpired

RunRutheeRun wrote: »

Snacking NEVER makes me feel guilty - I fit them into my calories every day.

If you eat well balanced and filling meals that does take the notion of mindless snacking out of the equation - or it should! mind over matter in that case and eventually the habit of being more mindful will stick
Also plenty of water helps, sometimes we think we are hungry when its actually thirst.

Thanks for this. Do need to up my water intake.

lisalsd1

Nuts, seeds, pistachios (just watch your serving size); cottage cheese, greek yogurt (with a bit of honey); I have frozen blueberries at night...it feels like dessert, and 2 servings only equals 140 calories.

ki4eld

string cheese
Oikos Triple Zero yogurt
dark chocolate with low sugar
jerky

I'll ditto the "water first" comment. I also enjoy teas and tisanes. With a dab of sweetener and cream, some of the flavors can feel like a snack or dessert.

RodaRose

Snack ideas:
Beef or turkey jerky
Hard boiled eggs
Cheese
Nuts and fruit
Roasted chic peas
Sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Can of tuna with a tiny amount of lemon juice or mayo or mustard
Edamame

deaconexpired

Thanks again, all appreciated

kvansteen

I agree with the cup of tea. I usually look at my macros to see if I'm missing something that's making me hungy (usually protein since I'm vegetarian).

I usually go with:
String cheese
Apple with peanut butter
Hard boiled egg
Greek yogurt with jam

KellieTru

kisamekick wrote: »

We talking unhealthy snacks? I eat a brand of popcorn called 'Skinny popcorn' 78 calories a bag. Pombear crisps 95 calories a bag. Alpro yogurt I think around 80 calories a tub.
Also occasionally eat a whole tub of ice cream to myself called 'Almond dream' doesn't even hit 500 calories, it's like 450!! Only do it every week or two though haha.

These a pretty much the only snacks I eat and buy, don't go near biscuits, I end up eating the whole packet. A hobnob biscuit is 70 calories and there are about 20 biscuits. I felt awful all day long lol. Oh well, you learn from your mistakes

I love skinny popcorn too!
My go to is hummus (2 Tbsp portion measured) with celery sticks. I don't ever feel guilty eating that as a snack.
Also I like one whole apple sliced, with 1 Tbsp (measured!) peanut butter.

nordlead2005

There are no snacks that make me feel guilty, but my list would look something like this.

Chocolate covered coffee beans (anywhere from 150-200 calories when I grab a handful and throw them on the scale)
goldfish crackers (ditto...)
Gouda cheese (ditto...)
pop corn (ditto...)
m&m's (ditto...)
fudge pop (80 calories)
flavored push pop (40 calories, of course I never eat one)
mozzarella sticks (400 calories)
mudslide (800 calories, I save up for this one)
cookies (120-240 calories depending on choice)

I'm sure there are other things I snack on, but can't think of them at the moment.

colleenprzybyla

What kind of potato chips do you like? Make a high protein low fat version with Roasted Chick Peas!

Take a couple of cans of chick peas/ garbanzo beans. Drain and put in a bowl. Mix with your favorite flavor and bake at 450 degrees for about 30-45 min depending on how crispy you want them.

Sea salt and vinegar
BBQ sauce
Buffalo Sauce
Ranch dressing seasoning and olive oil

lemurcat12

kommodevaran wrote: »

Not a direct answer to your question, but I have taken a different approach.
I eat full meals that satisfy me, leaving no need for "regular snacking" (which feels quite like an oxymoron anyway).
I refuse to feel guilty for eating.
I will have treats now and then, but I try to moderate my intake, and occasional splurges don't have that great an impact. It's what I do most days that is most important.

This is what I do. If really in need of something between meals due to a workout I will have nuts and/or fruit and/or greek yogurt, but that's not so common.

More significantly, I don't believe in feeling guilty about food. It's just food, and guilt or shame to me detracts from rather than helping me approach it rationally and with a focus on goals. Rather than feeling guilty if I overindulge I acknowledge it, think about why I did (maybe something to change in the future, maybe because it was Christmas and something I planned for and enjoyed), and just work it into my overall week.

rankinsect

No snacking makes me feel guilty as long as I've worked it into my calories for the day. It could be 160 calories of ice cream or 400 calories of cake, as long as I planned for it and adjusted my day so it fits.

Francl27

As long as it fits your calories and macros.. no reason to feel guilty.

My snacks of choice are usually a cheese stick and fruit, or nuts and fruit. Sometimes I add some Greek yogurt if I'm too hungry.

wearmi1

I love Skinny Cow ice cream bars and treats, Shelia G's Brownie Brittle, and if I feel as if I may eat way to much of a snack I have greek yogurt. It satisfies that need for lots of food because it's think and creamy. I personally love the Fage brand the best.

rejectuf

Kale chips are actually really tasty. I've also taken to some dried tomato "chips" seasoned with oregano and red pepper flakes at the farmer's market.

Green tea with a small bit of honey is nice in the morning.

ninerbuff

Lol, I finished off an 8oz Reece's Peanut Butter cup off in less than an hour. No guilt. I did have to scale back on dinner a bit, but hey it was worth it.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Ninkyou

I don't feel guilty about anything I eat. It's all just food - a means to get my energy/calorie requirements. I choose not to demonize anything. So anything that fits into my calorie goal is what I don't feel guilty about.

appleg1rl

I really like Combat Crunch bars, Kind bars, Quest protein chips, string cheese, or cashews as healthier snacks. I am a flexible dieter, so I will also eat things like a Fiber One cookie or Entenmann's mini muffins if I am craving them. Both are under 200 calories, but they don't have the best macros. It's all about balance.

Rabidrunner

All are roughly 100 calories or less:

Steamed mashed sweet potato (100g portion)
Roasted cauliflower (1 cup)
Greek yogurt with raspberries (half a cup of yogurt and 25g berries)
Cottage cheese (quarter cup)
Tinned sardines in olive oil (drained, about 30g)
Caprese salad piece (mozzarella slice, tomato slice, basil leaf, aged balsamic)
Baby carrots (100g)
Hard boiled egg
2 squares of 80 - 90% dark chocolate

100df

ninerbuff wrote: »

Lol, I finished off an 8oz Reece's Peanut Butter cup off in less than an hour. No guilt. I did have to scale back on dinner a bit, but hey it was worth it.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

You must not be eating at a deficit right now if you only need to scale back on dinner to fit that many calories in for a snack. 8 oz Reese's cup is almost all my calories for the day.

I love snacking and save calories for it so I don't go over my goal.

Here's my list:
blueberries with 1 serving of CoolWhip
Dannan Fit and Light yogurt
Yoplait low calorie
Pickles
String cheese
Laughing Cow cheese spread on celery
Skinny Cow ice cream treats
Grapes
Apples
Popcorn - I make it with oil - log it. Going to check out Skinny Popcorn
Salad - I make one a couple of times a week and snack on it.

Will be making roasted chickpeas soon! Sounds delicious.

LillysMomma09

I love snacking and I think my favorite other then Dannon light and fit greek yogurt is the Sargento Balanced breaks white cheddar cheese, cashews and raisins. So yummy and only 180 calories.

finadvisor

Celery hearts with guacamole. Smoked salmon with guacamole or tahini. Whey protein powder [mocha] with coffee instead of water ... tastes like a yummy latte without the fat and sugar.