Low Carb Office Snacks
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We are doing something this week for the holiday where everyone is bringing something in on Wed. I'm not sure what to bring that is low carb - probably won't eat much of what anyone else brings in anyway.
But... I was thinking ham and cheese rolls and toothpicks. I'm not very creative, and that would require something to deal with the temp. to keep cool. Any other ideas?
But... I was thinking ham and cheese rolls and toothpicks. I'm not very creative, and that would require something to deal with the temp. to keep cool. Any other ideas?
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As for something that doesn't need refrigeration, you may be able to do a tray of mixed nuts (but then again, the allergy concern may be there).
Does your office have a fridge or could you bring a cooler with ice? The meat and cheese roll ups would be a good choice or you could put out a meat and cheese board. Or a sour cream based dip with veggies?2 -
Deviled eggs always go over well at gatherings
edit: oops, didn't see the note about temp ...
what about lil' smokies or meatballs in a crock pot that you can keep plugged in on the 'warm' setting?1 -
Deviled eggs always go over well at gatherings
edit: oops, didn't see the note about temp ...
what about lil' smokies or meatballs in a crock pot that you can keep plugged in on the 'warm' setting?
I'm not sure about meatballs - usually there is some carb for a binding agent. For smokies, is there lower carb BBQ sauce you would suggest?0 -
Is the food going to sit out all day in the office or just around lunch? Aren't you in Iowa? Just take it in a cooler or covered box and leave it outside. Or you could leave it in the car if it isn't sunny.
I nearly always take protein of some sort as a finger food. Roasted/sliced pork tenderloin. Roasted pork loin cut in bite size chunks. A jar of Botjes mustard with a knife.3 -
For BBQ sauce, I really like Stubbs. It is not LC, but much lower than most. I just use it sparingly2
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Is the food going to sit out all day in the office or just around lunch? Aren't you in Iowa? Just take it in a cooler or covered box and leave it outside. Or you could leave it in the car if it isn't sunny.
I nearly always take protein of some sort as a finger food. Roasted/sliced pork tenderloin. Roasted pork loin cut in bite size chunks. A jar of Botjes mustard with a knife.
It is just going to sit out in the office all day.0 -
Parmesan cheese or pork rinds can be a binding agent in your meatballs.3
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midwesterner85 wrote: »Deviled eggs always go over well at gatherings
edit: oops, didn't see the note about temp ...
what about lil' smokies or meatballs in a crock pot that you can keep plugged in on the 'warm' setting?
I'm not sure about meatballs - usually there is some carb for a binding agent. For smokies, is there lower carb BBQ sauce you would suggest?
In meatballs and meatloaf, the egg is the binding agent, the bread/oats/etc. is an extender.1 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »Deviled eggs always go over well at gatherings
edit: oops, didn't see the note about temp ...
what about lil' smokies or meatballs in a crock pot that you can keep plugged in on the 'warm' setting?
I'm not sure about meatballs - usually there is some carb for a binding agent. For smokies, is there lower carb BBQ sauce you would suggest?
In meatballs and meatloaf, the egg is the binding agent, the bread/oats/etc. is an extender.
Either way, I've always just bought meatballs and they always have carbs. Have never made them.0 -
You could do a platter with some dry salami, pepperoni, olives, pickles, and some nuts too if you want.2
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Olive and pickle tray? Or olives and marinated mozzarella and cherry tomatoes4
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It just occurred to me... the last 2 times this has happened, I made crock pot scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, and peppers. They went over pretty well. Not sure why I didn't think of that earlier, but I'm thinking of doing that again. The only downside with that plan was that they take some time to cook, so they are not ready first thing in the morning (when most people would be interested in eggs). That isn't as much of an issue when we do this for inventory because I'm there a few hours before most of the rest of the office anyway, but perhaps I will get up in the night and get it started.1
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For potlucks, I've always brought a crockpot of pulled beef or pork with BBQ sauce on the side (so that I could skip it). I plug it in before bed and wake up with it ready to take out the door.1
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Sunny_Bunny_ wrote: »Olive and pickle tray? Or olives and marinated mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
Yum!
Either/both of those get my vote (maybe adding some pesto to drag the tomatoes and mozzarella through).2 -
OK, I've decided I'm going to make the scrambled eggs in a crock pot that went over so well last time... last time, I added some dairy, ham cubes, and green peppers. I think this time, I'll add dairy (might just buy a pint of milk for this, since it will probably be 18 eggs and I don't want to use up all my precious HWC), ham cubes, green peppers, and cheese again; but also will add some red peppers (red and green for seasonal colors), and onion.2
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Roasted Seaweed Snacks from Trader Joe's. $0.99 per box, 2g carb/2g Fiber, 2g Protein, 4g Fat, and 60 Calories per container.1
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midwesterner85 wrote: »I think this time, I'll add dairy (might just buy a pint of milk for this, since it will probably be 18 eggs and I don't want to use up all my precious HWC)
I'd probably spring for the HWC --- it's the holidays! Milk just isn't the same, y'know?
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midwesterner85 wrote: »I think this time, I'll add dairy (might just buy a pint of milk for this, since it will probably be 18 eggs and I don't want to use up all my precious HWC)
I'd probably spring for the HWC --- it's the holidays! Milk just isn't the same, y'know?
Oh, I suppose...3 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »I think this time, I'll add dairy (might just buy a pint of milk for this, since it will probably be 18 eggs and I don't want to use up all my precious HWC)
I'd probably spring for the HWC --- it's the holidays! Milk just isn't the same, y'know?
I agree. Since switching to HWC in my scrambled eggs, I can't imagine going back to milk.2 -
I did the slow cooker eggs - includes eggs, HWC, cheese, ham cubes, onions, and green and red bell peppers. I think they turned out well with an exception of too much moisture. I should have cooked the onions and peppers in a pan first in order to remove moisture. So the eggs are swimming a bit. It probably helped with the cooking process, though. Should have brought a slotted spoon so it would be easier to serve without including a lot of water in each bowl.1
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On the bright side, had you used milk instead of HWC, they would have been even runnier.2
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cstehansen wrote: »On the bright side, had you used milk instead of HWC, they would have been even runnier.
Good point.0 -
Someone suggested tortillas. Not for me, but maybe for others. I could have brought in a pack of low carb tortillas for me and whomever else wanted them... normal tortillas for the rest. Also would have wanted to bring in some sausage and hot sauce then. Hot sauce would be good for the eggs as they stand now anyway. I found 2 take-out packets of mild taco sauce in my desk and shared 1 with my closest co-worker who suggested that.1
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By the way, I expected to be the only one to bring in something low carb. I figured others would bring carb heavy cookies, candy, etc. That was mostly right, except someone brought in a veggie tray and someone brought in venison sausages. Also, someone brought mushrooms in a slow cooker... low carb if quantity is really limited, I suppose.
Otherwise, 4 people brought cookies, 3 brought chocolates or similar type candies, 1 brought crackers and dip, 2 brought donuts, and someone brought several bags of croutons (not sure I understand that one). Not that I expect anyone to accommodate my WOE, but just that it highlights how carb-heavy things are this time of year.2 -
midwesterner85 wrote: »Someone suggested tortillas. Not for me, but maybe for others. I could have brought in a pack of low carb tortillas for me and whomever else wanted them... normal tortillas for the rest. Also would have wanted to bring in some sausage and hot sauce then. Hot sauce would be good for the eggs as they stand now anyway. I found 2 take-out packets of mild taco sauce in my desk and shared 1 with my closest co-worker who suggested that.
Personally, I think hot sauce is good for most foods. I prefer fresh peppers, but that is not as convenient and not always possible, but hot sauce is generally a pretty easy option. Also, the peppers are usually better if they are cooked in with something like this rather than added after the fact. For eggs, Cholula is my favorite. I have about 8-10 different hot sauces at home. Cholula is probably the mildest one, but something about the flavor just goes really well with eggs.2 -
I used red and green bell peppers. They are pretty bland, but I didn't want to bring something for the whole office that was spicy because there are going to be some who have a problem with that. A bottle of hot sauce on the side for those who want to add to it would have been a good idea.1
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@cstehansen Cholula is utterly awesome!!!! Our fridge is full of hot sauces too but that has always been my favorite because it's not just about heat. It has the richest multifaceted chili pepper flavour. I like to shake it straight into my mouth with each bite of cheese for a snack. Kinda like drinking from the milk carton, you probably don't want to use the bottle in our fridge lol.3
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canadjineh wrote: »@cstehansen Cholula is utterly awesome!!!! Our fridge is full of hot sauces too but that has always been my favorite because it's not just about heat. It has the richest multifaceted chili pepper flavour. I like to shake it straight into my mouth with each bite of cheese for a snack. Kinda like drinking from the milk carton, you probably don't want to use the bottle in our fridge lol.
hmmmm.....haven't tried that....yet.0 -
canadjineh wrote: »@cstehansen Cholula is utterly awesome!!!! Our fridge is full of hot sauces too but that has always been my favorite because it's not just about heat. It has the richest multifaceted chili pepper flavour. I like to shake it straight into my mouth with each bite of cheese for a snack. Kinda like drinking from the milk carton, you probably don't want to use the bottle in our fridge lol.
@canadjineh In the breakroom at work, two of my coworkers and I keep a 64oz Cholula ordered off Amazon.
And my 5-year-old asks for "the sauce with the wood top".
We love Cholula here.0 -
I've had to do something similar twice in work since I started low carb last year. First time I did a cheese board and also supplied chutneys and crackers for those who weren't low carb. Second time I did an antipasti platter with lots of different cured meats with feta, sundried tomatoes in oil and olives for vegetarians.0
